As I was going out this morning to feed the hens and let them into their outside coop, I saw our bobcat! We hadn't seen the bobcat yet this year, and was afraid he/she had moved on.
The bobcat was in the corn rows, and then made a beeline for the trees at the edge of the barn. I was happy to see the 'cat, but not so near our ladies. However, both the inside and outside coop are secure above and below, and although we've had bobcats here before, we've never had a predation problem.
Going out in the early morning is such an adventure (and yes, I am easily entertained!).