Mountain Hare
Feb 3, 2018 13:40:58 #
The only true indigenous hare in the British Isles is the Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus). It has been here since the Ice Age and lives at higher elevations. In winter it sheds it's brown fur and turns white. However when winter is mild and snow is limited their white coats make them vulnerable to predators. To add to their problems they are now turning brown again meaning they are vulnerable even in the snow. I spotted this one from about 300 yards out lying in the heather with it's ears laid flat against it's body trying to look like a patch of snow. I tacked my way towards it getting to within about 30 feet before it lost it's nerve and bolted.
Taken in the Lammermuir Hills south east of Edinburgh.
Taken in the Lammermuir Hills south east of Edinburgh.
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davids999 wrote:
The only true indigenous hare in the British Isles... (show quote)
Great images!!!
Good eye spotting the little bugger.
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Feb 4, 2018 14:28:06 #
dennis2146 wrote:
A great series of photos.
Dennis
Dennis
Hello Dennis
Really pleased you liked them. Thank you very much for viewing and for commenting, always appreciated.
David
Feb 4, 2018 14:29:09 #
Marianne M Banks wrote:
How beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
Hello Marianne
Thank you very much for viewing and for commenting, always appreciated. I am very pleased you enjoyed them.
David
Feb 4, 2018 14:30:46 #
rlaugh wrote:
Poor little guy...don't know what to do..good set!
Hello Bob
Very pleased you enjoyed them. Thank you very much for viewing and for commenting, always appreciated.
David
Feb 4, 2018 14:31:59 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Great set!
Hello Swamp-Cork
Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, always appreciated. Glad that you enjoyed them.
David
Feb 4, 2018 14:34:55 #
angler wrote:
Excellent set David,
Hello Jim
Very pleased you enjoyed these. Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.
David
Feb 4, 2018 14:37:19 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great images!!!
Good eye spotting the little bugger.
Good eye spotting the little bugger.
Hello Manglesphoto
I was pleased to locate these animals as I was not hopeful when I got there due to lack of snow. I am really pleased you enjoyed them. Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.
David
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