Bobcat at Point Lobos, originally uploaded by Tom Clifton.

“Bobcat at Point Lobos” from the photostream of Tom Clifton, who was one of the daring group who hiked to the top of Mission Peak with us on Thanksgiving morning.

Click on the photostream to see a couple more excellent pix of this wild feline, which Tom spotted in the meadow above Weston Beach at Point Lobos, which, incidentally, is one of the most gorgeous places on the California coast. (My visit there is recounted here.

I love the icy stare on this cat’s face.