Feb 22, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2021, In Search of Snowbirds, Nikon 1 V3, 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.
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| 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.
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| 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 |
Jan 26, 2019 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2019, Nikon 1 V3, 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.
May 16, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2018, Nikon 1 V3, Why post an image a day?, Wild Rabbit, Wildlife
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.
Jun 7, 2017 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2017, Nikon 1 V3, Wild Rabbit, Wildlife
peekaboo Rabbit Wild Rabbits are common along my walkabout, but sometimes they’re just too cute not to capture another image.
Jun 30, 2016 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3, Wild Rabbit
Wild Rabbit Tonight’s walkabout 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.
May 20, 2016 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3, Wild Rabbit, Wildlife
Wild Rabbit are becoming more commonplace again on my walkabouts. The decline in coyotes has had a corresponding increase in their prey; in this case: rabbits.
Jan 17, 2016 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3, Wild Rabbit, Wildlife
Wild Rabbit With fewer coyotes around, the wild rabbit populations have come back. Nice to see them. They were rarely seen for several years.
Sep 17, 2015 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2015, Nikon 1 V3, Walkabout, Wild Rabbit, Wildlife
Wild Rabbit Sometimes, capturing images of the common critters can be fun. Besides I like rabbits.
