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Feb 4, 2018 14:40:38   #
davids999 Loc: Edinburgh, UK
 
Doddy wrote:
Nice ones David..he was watching you all the way!


Hello Doddy

They have very good eyesight. I was about 300 yards away and when I raised the camera to my eye it dropped it's head and flattened it's ears which gave it away. If we get more snow this week I'll go back and see if I can get some out in the open. Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.

David

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Feb 4, 2018 14:42:11   #
davids999 Loc: Edinburgh, UK
 
UTMike wrote:
Wonderful series! Thanks for sharing.


Hello UTMike

I am really pleased that you enjoyed them. Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, much appreciated.

David

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Feb 4, 2018 15:56:18   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Excellent set David, love #3.

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Feb 4, 2018 16:42:37   #
Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area
 
A great set of shots. I hope it does snow there for the hae's safety, nd for you to hopefully get another chance at catching a hare in the open'

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Feb 5, 2018 08:40:16   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
davids999 wrote:
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.
The only true indigenous hare in the British Isles... (show quote)


good job spotting him and getting these great shots, david!!

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Feb 5, 2018 10:56:48   #
davids999 Loc: Edinburgh, UK
 
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent set David, love #3.


Hello Sylvia

I am really pleased that you enjoyed these. Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, and the thumbup, always appreciated.

David

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Feb 5, 2018 10:58:56   #
davids999 Loc: Edinburgh, UK
 
Sirius_one wrote:
A great set of shots. I hope it does snow there for the hae's safety, nd for you to hopefully get another chance at catching a hare in the open'


Hello Sirius_one

Thank you very much for viewing and for commenting, always appreciated. I am really pleased that you enjoyed them. It has turned cold again here and more snow is forecast so I'm hoping to get up there again this week.

David

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Feb 5, 2018 10:59:59   #
davids999 Loc: Edinburgh, UK
 
merrytexan wrote:
good job spotting him and getting these great shots, david!!


Hello merrytexan

I am really pleased that you liked these. Thank you very much for viewing and for commenting, and for the thumbsups, always appreciated.

David

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Feb 5, 2018 12:41:33   #
Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area
 
davids999 wrote:
Hello Sirius_one

Thank you very much for viewing and for commenting, always appreciated. I am really pleased that you enjoyed them. It has turned cold again here and more snow is forecast so I'm hoping to get up there again this week.

David


Good luck on your hare hunting!

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