It is always enjoyable to observe these fuzzy little Eastern Cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus) when I am out walking the trails at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This one was suddenly alert as I was getting ready to take this shot and may have detected my presence. From a photographic perspective, I like the shot much better when its head is lifted up than when it is grazing, which is what the rabbit was doing most of the time that I observed it.
If you double-click on the image to see more details, be sure to look into the rabbit’s eye, where you can see a pretty reflection of the
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I love seeing these guys. We’ve had so many this summer, out trying to find something green to eat.
As I recall, you even got to see some baby ones. 🙂
Was that your flash in its eye??
Haven’t seen many rabbits this year, but they cycle year to year. The dog will chase any she sees… of course, she’s clueless when they evade her. 😉
No, I used no flash. I think it was the sky reflecting in the rabbit’s eyes. Pets are not allowed in this wildlife refuge, so I suspect the biggest threats are foxes, coyotes, hawks, and eagles.
I love this photo in all three sizes! I had saved this for Benjamin to view and comment upon later, as he has started a virtual version of school this week. However, I had to share that I was just greeted by one of this Eastern Cottontail’s cousins munching on the clover in my backyard and it watched me whilst positioned in this same pose. Too cute! Thank-you, Mr. Mike!
Thanks, Ellen. I suspected that Benjamin had started school, but I wasn’t sure of he was doing it virtually or in person. I’m glad you liked the rabbit. I saw a bunch more of them yesterday, including some that seemed to be really small.
…reflection of the……… Nice hook with the “see for yourself” tactic of unfinished sentence. 😄❤️ (It worked.)
My “tricks” are pretty obvious. However, I really do think that most people will enjoy seeing more details, so I “encourage” them to look more closely.
The world in a rabbit’s eye! Love it.