Watch: Bobcat Hangs Out In Hopkinton Driveway

HOPKINTON, MA — A bobcat made himself comfortable after it was spotted in a Hopkinton driveway on the homeowner's surveillance camera. The video shows the animal wander into the area and hang around the driveway for a bit.

The video was taken on Friday morning, as seen on the Neighbors app. The animal slinks into the driveway and doesn't flinch when the driveway lights turn on. He basks in the spotlight for a few seconds and calmly walks away.

Bobcats are really common in central and western parts of Massachusetts. Bobcat breeding season begins around February, so more sightings are possible in coming months. Although they are carnivores, bobcats don't post a threat to humans. House cats and chickens (and perhaps small dogs) are another story. The state has a handy tip sheet for living near bobcats.

Here's the video. And if you like local bobcats, make sure to check out this fight between two of the wild cats that happened in a Grafton backyard last February.

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