BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

EASTERN COTTONTAIL

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Cottontails are known to come out at twilight or once it’s dark when it’s safer for them to feed, although I spot them during the day from time to time. Cottontails are solitary and territorial and I’ve never seen more than one at any one time. I  approached this rabbit slowly. He was curious but didn’t seem wary of me. I took a quick photo and left him to the spring grass.

22 thoughts on “EASTERN COTTONTAIL

  1. Bay Photos By Donna's avatar

    Such detail, looks like you could just touch the screen and pet him! 🙂

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  2. Eliza Waters's avatar

    He definitely has his eye on you. Rabbits are so cute, but I don’t want one in my garden! 🙂

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  3. heartbreakandcigarettes's avatar

    Wow, incredible photo. I absolutely love rabbits – reminds me of my childhood pet xx

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  4. Birder's Journey's avatar

    Sweet. I’ve never understood what makes a rabbit a ‘cottontail’ per se – is that as opposed to a hare? Or a marsh rabbit? I must learn more about this common and familiar creature – so sorry to have overlooked this in my learning! 😊

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  5. Reed Andariese's avatar

    Nice! I like the head on angle!

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  6. naturebackin's avatar

    Gorgeous. Reminds me of a story book about forest creatures (rabbits had a leading role) with wonderful watercolour illustrations that I had as a child.

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  7. Jane Lurie's avatar

    Terrific capture, Belinda. His fur looks so soft. 🙂

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  8. Carrie Staples's avatar

    We can have several at a time, especially in the morning.

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  9. Adele Brand's avatar

    What a pretty creature! I’ve seen a few cottontails in Saskatchewan but not sure if they’re the same species as yours. Much smaller than our European rabbit, anyhow!

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  10. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    Very clear picture. You can see the detail of every hair. And he’s kind of cute too.

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