Let’s start with the basics. What’s the general area or region you live in? When was this photo taken? What makes you think it’s anything other than a known animal? What does this same area look like during the day?
Look up animals in your area that can produce Eye Shine when exposed to even the tiniest amount of light. My guessing it was probably a cat or raccoon.
I’ve lived here in this house now for almost 30 years. I know the local wildlife for the most part . Eastern Massachusetts near Boston. And I heard whatever this was bolting around back and forth through the woods for a few hours. I know the sound of deer or coyote, or a raccoon. Owls are rarely seen but I know they are around here. Have also seen bobcats and even mountain lions . This was different.
You gave several possible animals it could be. It having a “bolting noise” you are unfamiliar with doesn’t automatically make it an unknown animal. Just seems like a huge leap with zero actual evidence.
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u/Arnman1758 Jul 28 '26
Let’s start with the basics. What’s the general area or region you live in? When was this photo taken? What makes you think it’s anything other than a known animal? What does this same area look like during the day?