In Search of Snowbirds | Wild Rabbit

In Search of Snowbirds | Wild Rabbit

In Search of Snowbirds | Wild Rabbit    With the recent decline in the coyote population around this area, wild rabbits are back.  For several years, they were pretty scarce.  They are also relatively easy to capture a nice image.

The Back Story    Just a simple click along my walkabout route!

Quick Facts…

Wild Rabbit…Buff or rusty brown top with white underparts.
HabitatOpen landscapes with crops, grasses, weeds, briars, and woods.
RangeYear around in Illinois.  Only needs about 1 acre of space for it’s living range.
NestHole in the ground lined with grass and fur from the female.
DietVegetarian:  grasses, clover, dandelions, alfalfa, etc.  Fruits, grains, seeds, buds…
BehaviorTo escape danger they might either lay low to avoid detection or quickly zig-zag to escape.
SizeLength: 15 – 18 in  |  Weight: 2 – 3 lb

Nikon 1 V3 for Walkabout Wildlife | Wild Rabbit

Nikon 1 V3 for Walkabout Wildlife | Wild Rabbit

Nikon 1 V3 for Walkabout Wildlife | Wild Rabbit  Recent walkabouts have turned up more rabbits than usual.  Just a few years ago, rabbits were seldom seen on a walkabout.  The coyotes kept the rabbit population very small.  Now, with fewer coyotes, the rabbits are more plentiful.  They make for nice company along the trail.  Why post a common rabbit?  It’s another standard, simple click from daily life; nothing special, just meaningful.  Besides, I like rabbits.  For the whole story with all images, see Nikon 1 V3 for Walkabout Wildlife.

Why post an image a day? | Wild Rabbit

Why post an image a day? | Wild Rabbit

Why post an image a day? | Wild Rabbit  With the coyote population declining a bit, the wild rabbit population is increasing a bit.  Lately, wild rabbits have popped up on most of my walkabouts.  It’s another standard, simple click from daily life; nothing special, just meaningful.  See Why post an image a day? | a 7 Image Story for the whole story.