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. | |
| Habitat | Open landscapes with crops, grasses, weeds, briars, and woods. |
| Range | Year around in Illinois. Only needs about 1 acre of space for it’s living range. |
| Nest | Hole in the ground lined with grass and fur from the female. |
| Diet | Vegetarian: grasses, clover, dandelions, alfalfa, etc. Fruits, grains, seeds, buds… |
| Behavior | To escape danger they might either lay low to avoid detection or quickly zig-zag to escape. |
| Size | Length: 15 – 18 in | Weight: 2 – 3 lb |
