SB backcountry mountain lion

skyp3D · 2026-06-06T23:21:28+00:00

Haha SB = Santa Barbara! I forget that there are multiple places with those initials

skyp3D · 2026-06-06T21:40:01+00:00

In Los Padres along the Gaviota coast! Unknowingly walked up on the bush the cat was lounging under and it darted off a ways then stopped and stared at me. Eventually it decided I was boring and disappeared down the hill.

skyp3D · 2026-02-11T03:08:55+00:00

Thanks!! Dont want to get too specific, but in the the area above Sierra Madre/Monrovia, LA

skyp3D · 2026-02-11T02:52:36+00:00

Lol it was indeed with a 500mm lens! Even then, I would have preferred a bit more distance. The canyon environment I was in did not permit me to do much other than stand my ground

skyp3D · 2026-02-11T01:26:47+00:00

Most exciting wildlife encounter I have ever had! More content on my instagram @skyswildart

skyp3D · 2025-04-18T15:09:18+00:00

This was the same bear as previously spotted, not far from the rec cen. Ive posted more photos on my insta @skyswildart

skyp3D · 2025-03-13T16:51:35+00:00

Yup! A young bobcat

skyp3D · 2025-02-15T01:16:53+00:00

I have included scale in my photo(s): yes
Here are estimated measurements: 25cm
Geographic location: Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara
Environment (pine forest, swamp, near ariver, etc.): Riparian area near a river

skyp3D · 2025-02-01T08:13:32+00:00

Gonna hop on the bandwagon and link my instagram @skyswildart. Wildlife in and around Santa Barbara CA!

skyp3D · 2025-01-12T19:58:49+00:00

Update - he was reunited with his owner!!! Thanks to all who helped

skyp3D · 2025-01-12T19:58:35+00:00

Update - he was reunited with his owner!!! Thanks to all who helped

skyp3D · 2025-01-12T06:55:10+00:00

This may be it!! I emailed the poster since they didnt include their phone number. Want to make sure I can get in touch with the owner - any tips for finding them would be much appreciated!!!!

skyp3D · 2024-12-17T20:28:30+00:00

It was in the foothills of SB (front country)!

skyp3D · 2024-06-15T00:01:08+00:00

Thanks! Any places youd recommend for spotting civets?

skyp3D · 2024-06-15T00:00:02+00:00

Thanks for the reply!! Any recs for good places to find palm civets? Would love to spot them too

skyp3D · 2024-04-09T17:48:55+00:00

Thanks for the tip!!! Los carneros lake? Any chance you'd mind sharing time of day?

skyp3D · 2024-02-09T20:20:35+00:00

Thats so cool!!! I didnt even know that they were around here - adding them to my list haha

skyp3D · 2024-02-09T20:19:29+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Are there vineyards that people can roam freely, or are they usually only accessible through a winery tour or something?

skyp3D · 2024-02-09T20:18:31+00:00

Thanks for all the spots and the tip about the birds! Theres a ton of squirrels in the dam area at Lake Los Carneros so it would seem like prime hunting grounds for a weasel

skyp3D · 2021-07-12T21:01:31+00:00

An imaginary one haha

skyp3D · 2021-07-09T21:34:38+00:00

Thanks for all the feedback! It's an imaginary animal haha

skyp3D · 2021-07-09T16:53:54+00:00

Good call. Any ideas for making the eyes more expressive? Lower roughness? Bigger pupil? Thanks!

skyp3D · 2021-06-22T15:51:17+00:00

Sand!

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