Strange Noises Wake A Man Up, Then He Finds Out That Wild Animals Are Playing On His Porch
Tim Newton has spent his whole life in Alaska, and he never gets tired of the wildlife that comes with it.
He usually heads out with a camera, lenses, and a tripod to photograph the Chugach Mountains near his home, but one morning the action came straight to his porch. Newton woke up to strange noises, looked outside, and found a mother lynx and her seven kittens waiting outside his door.
The surprise visit turned into a playful scene he would not forget anytime soon.
The lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a short-tailed wild cat that resembles a bobcat.
However, they are notable for their furry feet, long legs, black-tipped tails, and long tufts (found on the tips of their ears). Their big, broad feet function as snowshoes, which helps them during hunting and winter travels.
Their soft fur is dense and buffy grey with inconsistent spotting.
They are the only cats native to Alaska.
The kittens and their mother spent a good 40 minutes in Newton's backyard. It was such a wonderful sight.
Adult lynx normally weigh around 18 to 30 pounds.
Generally, males are larger than females, and they can weigh up to 40 pounds.
This is one of the seven kittens who hung around Newton's deck at his Alaska home.
I was standing motionless in a long bathrobe, with a camera covering my face, going click, click, click. After a moment, I made the mistake of pulling the camera a bit away from my face, at which point the kitten launched into a panicked flight!
According to Newton, this picture was snapped at the beginning of the kitten's curiosity. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to document it on video.
Lynx are unobtrusive and shy wild animals.
That's why many people think they're rare. Newton is very lucky that these bashful creatures came to his home.
They are not tired even after frolicking on the porch.
That backyard surprise is similar to the man who found mountain lions lounging on his porch.
They're not tired even after frolicking on the porch.
That porch quickly turned into a full playground.
Just taking a rest.
The mama lynx and the kittens are checking out the deck.
This kitten is contemplating joining its brothers and sisters.
"Crouching Kitty"
Watching the siblings.
Chilling after the seemingly endless frolicking.
Sauntering from the window.
Want to see more wildlife pictures?
Newton posts landscape photos and wildlife on his FineArtAmerica account. He updates his account with photos from his recent treks.
From Alaska's beautiful sights to plants and other wild animals, Newton captures them beautifully on camera. He also sells his photos as decorations, prints, and more.
Two of the kittens still play around the area. When they become adults, they turn into solitary creatures.
But sometimes, they stay with their siblings for the first year. He has another picture of two lynx keeping each other company through the winter.
Newton's porch visit turned into a rare Alaska moment he will probably never top.
Those furry “snowshoe” feet are even more impressive, read about the Canadian lynx’s long legs and sharp senses.
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