Puma & Bobcat Sightings Map
While many people are confident they've seen a puma, not all of these sightings are accurate. The map below includes both confirmed and unverified puma sightings in the larger San Francisco Bay region (and beyond) since 2004.
Over time, this will help us evaluate problem areas, movement barriers for wildlife, and potential for human-puma conflict.
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Sightings List
Dec 24, 2004: Puma Sighting
Live Sighting
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Crews Rd near Ferguson Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020. 60-70 lb. female female mountain lion discovered in grassy yard near creek, chased back to foothills by police. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.01996 N, 121.51891 W
Dec 23, 2004: Bobcat Sighting
Live Sighting
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Calm, mature bobcat seen several times before and since, was hunting in the grass next to hives. See video (large file uploaded)
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.89700 N, 122.56000 W
Aug 17, 2004: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
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Bethany near Tabor Drive, Scotts Valley
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.07271 N, 121.99905 W
Aug 16, 2004: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
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Ridgecrest Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Article:
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.05283 N, 122.01892 W
Aug 16, 2004: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
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Sunset Terrace, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Article:
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.06058 N, 121.99736 W
May 17, 2004: Puma Sighting
Killed
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Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 CONFIRMED: Lion shot by police.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.44494 N, 122.13629 W
Mar 10, 2004: Puma Sighting
Killed
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Hazelton Ct, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. CONFIRMED: 3 cubs chased by police, 2 killed, 1 captured & later released.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.13824 N, 121.66599 W
Feb 3, 2004: Puma Sighting
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Tennessee Valley Road and Tam Valley Elementary School, Mill Valley. PROBABLE based on description.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.86073 N, 122.53603 W
Jan 23, 2004: Puma Sighting
Killed
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Watsonville Rd at Day Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020. 100-lb. female puma struck by car; put down by police. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.04533 N, 121.65325 W
Mar 31, 2003: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
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Llagas Rd & Castle Hill Dr, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.13024 N, 121.68340 W
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