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Ohhh, they're not that mature Jack, when no one's looking they're running round poking their tongues out and pulling faces!Jacksparrow wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 7:09 pmVery good Bob. For some reason I didn't expect this year's leverets to be so mature yet.Bob S wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 9:30 am A leveret this morning. Only the second one I've seen this year but I'm sure that will change.
lol I'm sure you do Bob. Nice images, shame he stayed in the shadow of the hedgeBob S wrote: Fri May 15, 2026 5:38 am Not the closest or sharpest image but kind of interesting. A hare scent marking yesterday by rubbing its chin on a rock in a field. I've seen them do this a few times using the same rock. Apparently they also pee on their feet and kick it out to cover a larger area. As someone who does like to get close to them I prefer the chin rubbing method
Interesting behaviour BobBob S wrote: Fri May 15, 2026 5:38 am Not the closest or sharpest image but kind of interesting. A hare scent marking yesterday by rubbing its chin on a rock in a field. I've seen them do this a few times using the same rock. Apparently they also pee on their feet and kick it out to cover a larger area. As someone who does like to get close to them I prefer the chin rubbing method
Nice to catch them doing something a bit different.Rabbits indulge in chin rubbing. I suppose it is a form of territory marking.Bob S wrote: Fri May 15, 2026 5:38 am Not the closest or sharpest image but kind of interesting. A hare scent marking yesterday by rubbing its chin on a rock in a field. I've seen them do this a few times using the same rock. Apparently they also pee on their feet and kick it out to cover a larger area. As someone who does like to get close to them I prefer the chin rubbing method
lolSnappyMac wrote: Sat May 16, 2026 2:40 pm Lovely photo Bob, they let you get so close they should be classed as a trip hazard