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Published: 2006-08-26 20:41:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1408; Favourites: 48; Downloads: 28
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Description I was lucky enough to get some shots of this wild Brown Hare feeding one evening in the Scottish Borders region. It was very timid so it was a real treat to be able to watch it relatively close up. I love the stare of the eye in this shot, I think it looks like a target.

Brown Hare - Lepus capensis
Body length 60-70cm

Formerly widespread and common but has declined in many areas, in part due to persecution but also because of changes in land use. Larger, longer legged and with longer, black-tipped ears than rabbit. Males chase and box one another in spring. Native to lowland Britain; present but scarce in Highlands.
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Comments: 31

Gipato [2010-02-12 20:50:26 +0000 UTC]

Lovely photograph! The eye of the Hare looks amazing!

Very well taken photo! Well done!

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MonsterBrand [2008-07-17 21:21:43 +0000 UTC]

I've featured this in my journal

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lizakot [2008-02-02 21:51:50 +0000 UTC]

Great shot! nice composition

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DCLeadboot [2007-03-12 09:33:48 +0000 UTC]

Aaah!! That wild crazy stare!
Great picture! My personal character just happens to be part brown hare (and part mountain hare)!

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nitsch In reply to DCLeadboot [2007-03-12 22:05:40 +0000 UTC]

Hehe! Cool character!

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Piatnitskysaurus [2007-02-21 10:14:12 +0000 UTC]

It's almost a syndrome I have with some of these european animals. Being a wildlife enthusiast, I love them as they are, but so many of them are pests here in Australia, it's a shame.

I still love this shot, faved.

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nitsch In reply to Piatnitskysaurus [2007-02-22 22:01:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Are hares really considered pests in Australia? I knew rabbits were, but not hares. Cheers for the info.

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Piatnitskysaurus In reply to nitsch [2007-02-23 07:40:51 +0000 UTC]

Well, there are plenty of other species that are a bigger problem, Cane toads, cats, mosquito fish etc.

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anya1916 [2006-10-03 09:23:25 +0000 UTC]

caught ! that's wonderful !!!!!! ^___^ the only times i can see them it's when i'm riding my mare and i just noticed they were near when they ran away !

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nitsch In reply to anya1916 [2006-10-04 20:36:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yes they do seem to be very wary of anyone getting too close.

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anya1916 In reply to nitsch [2006-10-05 07:48:54 +0000 UTC]

yeah he's a prey ^^

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CP-Highwind [2006-09-08 21:33:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow.

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nitsch In reply to CP-Highwind [2006-09-08 23:07:20 +0000 UTC]

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tazoftazmania [2006-09-05 09:56:01 +0000 UTC]

Nice photo
They're such wonderful creatures to watch
I know a place near me where I like to go and watch them. I'd need to get a longer lens though as my rubbish fieldcraft skills don't let me get very close

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nitsch In reply to tazoftazmania [2006-09-05 22:25:37 +0000 UTC]

Hehe! I can relate to that! Look forward to seeing some shots.

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sfgfan10 [2006-09-03 03:22:41 +0000 UTC]

Great photo! I love it's expression!

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nitsch In reply to sfgfan10 [2006-09-03 11:08:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Me too, Hares always seem to have a startled look about them!

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THEDOC4 [2006-09-02 19:32:43 +0000 UTC]

Great capture!!! so clear and detailed, especially the eye

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nitsch In reply to THEDOC4 [2006-09-03 11:06:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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onyx26 [2006-09-02 10:07:51 +0000 UTC]

That is simply beautiful. The colours are great and the focus is pin sharp. I also love the detailed eye on this one.

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nitsch In reply to onyx26 [2006-09-02 16:08:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Yes I love the eye in this one, his stare was very intense!

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Photosbykev [2006-09-02 09:49:49 +0000 UTC]

Nice work nitsche. Good to see the hare in a natural habit

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nitsch In reply to Photosbykev [2006-09-02 16:06:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Kev. Really appreciate the kind comment.

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Photosbykev In reply to Photosbykev [2006-09-02 09:50:18 +0000 UTC]

oops habitat lol

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SherylLaBouchardiere [2006-08-27 08:58:20 +0000 UTC]

A rare and prefect capture - really beautiful

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nitsch In reply to SherylLaBouchardiere [2006-08-27 10:16:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Sheryl. I see you are a member of WildlifeUK, I've just joined up!

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SherylLaBouchardiere In reply to nitsch [2006-08-27 10:27:32 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I know, I'm the main Admin there. That's how I found you

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nitsch In reply to SherylLaBouchardiere [2006-08-27 10:31:50 +0000 UTC]

Ah! Cool! Thanks for letting me join, I look forward to submitting some shots to you!

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SherylLaBouchardiere In reply to nitsch [2006-08-27 10:40:11 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome. From what I've seen of your work so far I can't wait to se more

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nitsch In reply to SherylLaBouchardiere [2006-08-27 10:43:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Sheryl, I'll probably upload some more shots today! I'll try and include some species information as you suggested too.

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SherylLaBouchardiere In reply to nitsch [2006-08-27 12:45:24 +0000 UTC]

Excellent

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