Bobcats

Bobcats is a wildlife tracking web application focused on logging and mapping bobcat sightings. It provides tools for adding sightings with GPS coordinates, photos, and notes, as well as logging outings such as walks and rides through GPX imports or manual entries. Users can organize data by individual cats, view sightings and outings on a map, and examine patterns including weather conditions and behavior details. The platform also offers shared maps for group collaboration and export options in formats like CSV, GeoJSON, and JSON for backup or use in mapping tools.

The application allows users to log outings by importing GPX files, which draw in teal on the map, or by creating manual entries for walks and rides. Users can also start an outing directly from the interface to track sighting effort over time. This feature helps users record the duration, distance, and number of cats seen during their outdoor activities.

Users can switch to the Map view and click the map where they saw the cat to add a sighting. They can also use their location or tap to capture GPS coordinates. The interface includes options to add photos and notes, with a specific field for the number of cats observed.

The platform provides a detailed set of behavior options including Hunting, Traveling, Resting, Crossing trail, Marking, and Fled. Users can also select weather conditions like Clear, Partly cloudy, Overcast, Rain, and pressure trends such as Rising, Steady, or Falling. These details allow for comprehensive pattern analysis.

The interface includes a 'Tonight planner' feature that is described as coming up in a later step. It will provide live conditions and ranked hotspots. Additionally, there is an option to auto-fill weather information and exclude specific sightings from stats.

The official website of Bobcats is bobcats.io.

On Trustburn, Bobcats has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 5 reviews.