While watering the lawn today, Karen spotted three tiny — I mean really tiny — little cottontail rabbits. They were about the size of a baseball and looked more like mice than rabbits. This one seemed to be enjoying the wet grass and cool breeze right in front of our house. Karen, of course, wouldn’t leave until she knew all three were safe from the ever-present red-tailed hawks. For now, mission accomplished as they eventually scrambled back into the bushes from whence they came. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second.
Of course, I asked her about the survival of the red-tailed hawk chicks that are back in the nest. She didn’t want to hear it. She keeps checking on them to make sure they’re still around and the dog isn’t allowed in that part of the yard anymore.
They mostly just hide deep in the bushes. To my understanding they only use burrows in extreme cold temps, and they don’t create their own, but find existing holes in the ground.
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While watering the lawn today, Karen spotted three tiny — I mean really tiny — little cottontail rabbits. They were about the size of a baseball and looked more like mice than rabbits. This one seemed to be enjoying the wet grass and cool breeze right in front of our house. Karen, of course, wouldn’t leave until she knew all three were safe from the ever-present red-tailed hawks. For now, mission accomplished as they eventually scrambled back into the bushes from whence they came. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second.
Looks like their baby bunny ears haven’t grown out yet. Very sweet photo
I see she has never changed with her love for all creatures big & small , you picked the perfect home to be able to,enjoy your surroundings in
Aunt Sue
We really did. Now if only I can get one of those bears to cooperate and walk through my camera trap I have out in the woods behind the house.
Oh, so sweet! Three cheers for Karen who oversaw their health & safety!
Of course, I asked her about the survival of the red-tailed hawk chicks that are back in the nest. She didn’t want to hear it. She keeps checking on them to make sure they’re still around and the dog isn’t allowed in that part of the yard anymore.
great pic. ) where do alltheses baby rabitd hide during the wenther , dotry to hide in the dry brush, or do dig holes for their babys ? )
They mostly just hide deep in the bushes. To my understanding they only use burrows in extreme cold temps, and they don’t create their own, but find existing holes in the ground.
Did you call Child Services on their parents? I hear they’ve got like 180 kids, no job, and just live in people’s yards eating their grass.
Just too cute for words!