There are reported sightings of big cats being seen across the Stroud District, and apparently especially in Standish and Randwick area - possibly given the woodland cover and the deer, rabbits and other prey available. The sightings go back many years, and in 2007 there have been regular sightings of a big black cat in the area, and of lynx.Photo: Randwick woods
I've been asked that people who have any sightings and wish to discuss the issues can contact Frank Tunbridge, who has been investigating big cats in Glos for over 20 years: 077303 88492
Frank Tunbridge and Rick Minter give regular talks on the subject, the next of which is at Ruskin Mill on Tuesday 16 October at 7.30pm Ruskin Mill entitled "Big Cats here - you'd better believe it!" The talk will set out the evidence for large wild cats in Gloucestershire, such as black leopards, puma and lynx, explain how these cats got here, and consider the implications. It's also an opportunity to hear local people's own experiences. £2 suggested donation in aid of the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
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Big cats - don't believe it
i was in whiteshill park n i saw a white cat at the bottom where there is all the trees, i was taking my dog for a walk, and thought nothing of this cat, the cat stared at me cautiously n moved into the trees. next to these trees a bit higher is a bench, i was sat there with my dog, and my dog went towards these trees and i heard 2 growwlss, they were deep and loud. not like the cat i saw, it sounded way bigger. i called my dog imediatly, but i was still curious. and am goin down there in a bit again.
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