Finally got a picture of one of the feral cats that shelters next to my house

[Siwsan]

Admittedly, not a good photo but I was so surprised to find it staying put, after it saw me! Normally it darts away. Anyway, the end result looks more like a watercolor than a photo, which I think is pretty cool! Hopefully I can convince it I'm more friend than foe. I'd love to live capture it and get it to a vet.

[Skittles]

1. GREAT picture

[packman]

2. Food and a trap will do it

Ask at a local pet shelter about a trap. I had a feral coming to my porch and I left out a bowl of food and gradually moved the food into a trap (bought at a hardware store). After capture took it to a vet for worms, fleas and a nail clipping . Cat wasn't happy, but after a few days it settled down and gave me some of the best years of my life.

[Talitha]

3. Maybe it's starting to feel comfortable when you're there.

And yes, it does resemble a watercolor.
Quite a unique and pleasing effect!

[Mersky]

4. Put out fresh water in the same spot everyday

Feral cats seek out trickling water, so if you setup a container of water dripping into a dish I doubt the cutie could resist. Good luck and is a worthy effort - I bet it’s interested in you!

I have a soft spot for mackerel tabbies as one such feral turned into the one of the most amazing super cats I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. Rescued another that walked right up to me (probably due to the open wound on its back). Has been a great kitty for my parents ever since.

[Siwsan]

5. I credit the lack of groundhogs to their arrival, this year

There are a couple of ferals that have taken up residence beneath my neighbor's shrubs and that's where the groundhogs used to shelter.

I'll try the water trick. I had put an old carrier crate with some bedding along side the house for them, over the Winter, and kept some dry food in a dish, for them. Now the Day Lilies have engulfed the crate! That's what it was perched on. I have found the spot, right in FRONT of the house, that this kitty likes to curl up for a nap. That's the perfect place for a 'refreshment bar'.

[Mersky]

6. Good golly, I bet it works

Watched the colony of cats around my old apartment return daily to the same leaky faucet situation a fence over. Both rescued ferals turned into water cats drinking from faucets whilst brushing my teeth, or even sitting on the tub ledge when I showered.

Warm box and food during the winter? Gosh, you’re almost there. I’m excited for you. Humane trap could work, too.

[flamin lib]

7. Resembles pointalism.

Perhaps the most famous example of the technique.

[Grey]

8. I love this picture.

Good luck with the capture.