Marsh Rabbit
Here is one of a pair of Marsh Rabbits, seen at Celery Fields, Florida.
My wife remained at the gazebo on the boardwalk, while I walked about a mile to look for a bird (shrike) that had been spotted in another location. I found the shrike, and a pair of Marsh Rabbits.
There was a commotion at the gazebo when I returned. Everyone was fixated on an unused nesting platform in the center of the marsh. My wife explained that an eagle had landed there only moments before, and had proceeded to make mincemeat out of its prey--a marsh rabbit...
Two surprising facts about Marsh Rabbits (from my field guide): "They swim well, and sometimes walk on their hind legs." (I'd like to see that )!
Marsh Rabbit
Here is one of a pair of Marsh Rabbits, seen at Celery Fields, Florida.
My wife remained at the gazebo on the boardwalk, while I walked about a mile to look for a bird (shrike) that had been spotted in another location. I found the shrike, and a pair of Marsh Rabbits.
There was a commotion at the gazebo when I returned. Everyone was fixated on an unused nesting platform in the center of the marsh. My wife explained that an eagle had landed there only moments before, and had proceeded to make mincemeat out of its prey--a marsh rabbit...
Two surprising facts about Marsh Rabbits (from my field guide): "They swim well, and sometimes walk on their hind legs." (I'd like to see that )!