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
Jul 15, 2006: Puma Sighting
Prey Carcass
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Previously unreported because I did not know about this site. Puma killed an injured doe in our front yard on 12/31/2021. We did not see the carcass til 1/3/2022. Could not access security cameras until March 2022.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 0.00000 N, 0.00000 E
Jun 15, 2006: Puma Sighting
Live Sighting
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Rossmoor Retirement Community, Walnut Creek, CA. 4 mountain lion sightings, early a.m. or evening.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.87143 N, 122.08025 W
Jun 13, 2006: Puma Sighting
Killed
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Vine St & Birch Creek Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Young mountain lion, 50-60 lbs, found in condo complex; shot by police. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.66416 N, 121.86476 W
May 28, 2006: Puma Sighting
Killed
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Residential neighborhood in Gilroy, CA 95020. Mountain lion shot by police. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.00578 N, 121.56827 W
Mar 24, 2006: Bobcat Sighting
Live Sighting
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Juvenile bobcat ran across the footpath into the brush. We startled it as we rounded the corner.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.64878 N, 122.01930 W
Jul 23, 2005: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
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2800 Marineview Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.71863 N, 122.12583 W
May 19, 2005: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
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10971 Dougherty Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.15601 N, 121.68206 W
May 19, 2005: Puma Sighting
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South San Jose near Burnett Elementary School, Morgan Hill. Mountain lion in tree not far from school escapes. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.16073 N, 121.67221 W
Apr 30, 2005: Puma Sighting
Killed
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Pismo Coast Village Recreation Vehicle Resort, Pismo Beach. 2-year-old male mountain Lion shot by police in campground. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 35.13424 N, 120.63788 W
Apr 29, 2005: Puma Sighting
Live Sighting
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900 block Rock Canyon Cir, San Jose, CA 95127. Resident takes photo of 80-100 lb. mountain lion in yard. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.39470 N, 121.82828 W
Apr 26, 2005: Puma Sighting
Killed
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1700 block of Los Gatos Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95124. Dogs tree 80-lb. mountain lion; lion shot by police. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.24353 N, 121.91307 W
Apr 21, 2005: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
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Ridge trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Camera trap photo of older male puma, 6' body length, Master's Thesis SJSU
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.17248 N, 122.22183 W
Mar 20, 2005: Puma Sighting
Live Sighting
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Burnett Elementary School, Morgan Hill CA. CONFIRMED:
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.15384 N, 121.67939 W
Jan 26, 2005: Puma Sighting
Killed
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Lariat Drive near Alum Rock Park, San Jose. 80-90 lb. female mountain lion shot by police. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.39522 N, 121.81134 W
Jan 13, 2005: Puma Sighting
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3100 block of Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Mountain lion sighted in tree, escapes. Tracks indicate adolescent male, 50 lbs. CONFIRMED.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.42661 N, 122.12791 W
Jan 13, 2005: Puma Sighting
Live Sighting
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900 block Laurel Glen Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Mountain lion, possible male, approx. 150 lbs, crossing property into woods. PROBABLE.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.37562 N, 122.17828 W
Dec 24, 2004: Puma 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
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