Lynx is most often observed in these conditions:
Based on the most common conditions in the historical trail camera observations (absolute counts, not an activity rate).
The only wild cat species in Latvia and the largest wild cat in Europe.
In Latvia the lynx is protected — hunting is not allowed.
Distinctive ear tufts and broad paws act like “snowshoes”, letting it move silently over snow.
A secretive loner with a large territory; it hunts from ambush, stalking roe deer and hares.
More about this species: Lynx →
Activity by hour of day
Number of observations by local time.
Seasonality by month
The most active month is highlighted in yellow.
Activity heatmap — month × hour
Darker = fewer, more yellow = more observations. Reveals precise activity windows across seasons.
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Temperature
Number of observations by temperature band.
Atmospheric pressure (hPa)
Number of observations by pressure band.
Wind speed (m/s)
Number of observations by wind band.
Wind direction
Which direction the wind came from at observation time (8 compass points).
Moon phase
Historically a weak signal — interpret with caution.
Most frequently observed species
Total observations across the whole period (all species).