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Not my usual posting but I’m hoping you’ll be interested in some information about this Snowshoe Hare, and hares and rabbits generally. This is a widespread hare which our guide, Gregg, knew how to find during our Sax-Zim Bog trip last month. They are shy but I think we caught this one napping and he only slowly left after noticing us pointing our cameras at him. (Spooky when you think about it.) These guys change to brown in the summer, a change characteristic of hares, not rabbits. Hares are generally larger with longer ears and back legs. They live above ground, not underground like rabbits in their warrens. Hares are born ready to care for themselves within an hour or so. They look like small adults and are called leverets. Rabbits are born hairless, helpless, and take about 8 weeks to become self-dependent. Their little ones are called kits. Hare you have it! (My apologies)
(Lepus americanus) (Sony a1, 400mm @ f/2.8, 1/60 second, ISO 640)
This is only the 2nd Snowshoe Hare I've been able to photograph. Both sightings were at the Sax-Zim Bog area in northern Minnesota and both were in January. On this occasion though the light was better and the hare was even closer so I caught better details. St. Louis County, MN 01/11/22
It was a bit muddy and wet yesterday.
These lovely hares have a wonderful unique way of running using their very powerful back legs. More of their leg positioning in different phases of their stride will be shown in future posts.
I composed this image while hiking the Ribbon Creek Trail on an early spring day. It is an interesting hike, relentlessly uphill past a series of old coal mine features; the creek snaking through its rocky walls; deep forests. I ultimately had to turn back on this day, though. Too much deep snow on the forested paths.; no snowshoes.
I'm aware that it is the middle of August, but I haven't been able to get to sleep before midnight for a week now because it has been so hot. Today is the hottest so far: 38°C (100°F) when I left work and it felt like I was stepping into an oven.
Plus this photo keeps coming up on my screen saver and I really like it.
We came upon this snowshoe hare while snowshoeing in the backcountry. The hare is wearing his winter camouflage coat. The first line of defense against predators is to freeze in position. He is still very visible so if we were Mr. Coyote, he would have to use his next line of defense which is speed. But, the snow cover was very hard today and he would gain no advantage from his large rear paws from which he gets the name - snowshoe hare.
This Snowshoe Hare was a frequent visitor to our campsite a few weeks ago. He was probably studying my gimpy way of walking these days. Hubby calls me “ Hop-along Cassidy “ some days….in an endearing way, of course. I have noticed these spots on the ears and face of many hares over the years of camping. I can’t find out what that means but I did read that these hares ears are smaller than most hares. They are still pretty big and profuse with many veins which help him moderate his body temperature. I am waiting to hear about a surgery date for myself soon that makes me very nervous. However, I am hoping it will help my hop-along gait. Fingers crossed. It means I will be off and on frequently for a while. I may not always comment on your pictures but I really enjoy seeing them when I have a moment to peruse the site. Take pictures for the joy of it and post them for the joy of others. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged my photography over the years.
After snowshoeing up to Chickadee Ridge, we sprinkled the birdseed we had carried into our palms and waited. It only took moments for wild chickadees to flit down and steal snacks from our hands.
I was fortunate enough to spot and then be able to spend some time shooting this Snowshoe hare that was out in the open, blending in nicely in some freshly fallen snow.
All comments are appreciated... TIA
Three images today as I head out this morning and will not have internet service.
This snowshoe hare was taken in Gros Morne NP –Nl-Canada
The snowshoe hare, also called the varying hare or snowshoe rabbit, is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet. The animal's feet prevent it from sinking into the snow when it hops and walks
One of our commonest forest mammals, is found only in North America. It is shy and secretive, often undetected in summer, but its distinctive tracks and well-used trails (“runways” or “leads”) become conspicuous with the first snowfall.
Well-adapted to its environment, the snowshoe hare travels on large, generously furred hind feet, which allow it to move easily over the snow. In soft snow, the four long toes of each foot are spread widely, increasing the size of these “snowshoes” still more. A seasonal variation in fur colour is another remarkable adaptation: from grey-brown in summer, the fur becomes almost pure white in midwinter. The coat is composed of three layers: the dense, silky slate-grey underfur; longer, buff-tipped hairs; and the long coarser guard hairs. The alteration of the coat colour, brought about by a gradual shedding and replacement of the outer guard hairs twice yearly, is triggered by seasonal changes in day length.
The snowshoe hare’s ears are smaller than most hares’. The ears contain many veins, which help to regulate body temperature; for example, desert hares have very large ears with almost no fur, so the blood can cool in the slightest breeze. Because snowshoe hares live in cold environments, they do not need such big ears to help lower their body temperatures.
Ottawa Green belt. On.
I was fortunate enough to spot and then be able to spend some time shooting this Snowshoe hare that was out in the open, blending in nicely in some freshly fallen snow.
All comments are appreciated... TIA
I was fortunate enough to spot and then be able to spend some time shooting this Snowshoe hare that was out in the open, blending in nicely in some freshly fallen snow.
All comments are appreciated... TIA
A fresh snowfall has this adventurous couple excited to get outside and enjoy one of winter's many activities.
Jefferson, WI, USA
One of my major targets to photograph this trip was a Snowshoe Hare. I've never seen one before this day, even though I spent hours searching for them on many previous trips. I've looked for them in Yellowstone and Colorado along with past trips to Minnesota.
Day one I searched some areas that looked like good habitat and found some tracks and pellets but no hares. knowing now they use the area I set out early the next morning with no luck until finally out of the corner of my eye I saw white movement. To my surprise I went around an evergreen and I had this Hare sitting quietly in the snow about ten feet from me. I quickly sat down in the snow and snapped a few photos. The problem was it was so cold, as soon as I brought the camera up to my face and breathed out the viewfinder and LCD screen completely iced over and I couldn't see if the photo was focused or even framed right. Luckily, I got the shot I was hoping for before I froze haha.
Having spent just 4 days up north in the deep cold, I am completely humbled by the perseverance and strength of the wildlife to survive and thrive in such a harsh environment.
Sax Zim Bog, MN
Last Saturday, I attempted a snowshoe to Fawn Lake in the Diamond Peak Wilderness. On the drive over, I couldn't believe how quickly the temperatures fell as I crested Willamette Pass and dropped down to the east side of the Cascades. It was 4 degrees F when I pulled into the Sno Park at 9:30am. I had never been to Fawn Lake before and couldn't find any evidence of a trail, so I just started hoofing it into the trees. With a couple feet of fresh snow, it was not easy going. I eventually found a cross country skiers track and followed it, but it became too late in the day and I had to turn around before reaching the lake. There wasn't much to see, besides a lot of trees. Although I took my regular camera, this shot with my phone ended up being my favorite of the day.
Now it's Snowshoe Time again - at least in Switzerland.
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I was fortunate enough to spot and then be able to spend some time shooting this Snowshoe hare that was out in the open, blending in nicely in some freshly fallen snow.
All comments are appreciated... TIA
A summertime capture of a snowshoe hare.
All comments regarding this picture, subject, composition, etc are welcome and appreciated. TIA.
I was fortunate enough to spot and then be able to spend some time shooting this Snowshoe hare that was out in the open, blending in nicely in some freshly fallen snow.
All comments are appreciated... TIA