Cathy alerted me to the fact that in the UK, the Wildlife Trust challenge people to the 12 Days Wild at Christmas, running from the 25th December to the 5th January. The idea is to do something to help nature but I was thinking it may be nice opportunity to just observe and record nature too. I am going to try and share with you what I see each day. I am starting on the 24th though as this may well be one of my wildlife highlights of the year.
December 24th
We went for a local walk and spotted these two Irish hare in our neighbours field. I think they thought it was spring as they were chasing each other around.
Hares, and particularly Irish hares, are among my favourite animals.
They ran though the whole field, coming quite close at times.
December 25th
All I have to show for this day is our Christmas tree. This year it is a birch tree.
December 26th
We enjoyed a lovely walk with my sister and spotted this raven who appeared to be cleaning his beak on this old fence post.
December 27th
A finally a cute little mushroom from our walk today, not sure if it is going to grow to a shaggy ink cap or if it is something totally different.
More to follow during the week.
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Oh wow, those hares are incredible and I love your lens globe. Can’t wait to see what comes next.
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Thank you Cathy and thanks for inspiration too.
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Love those hare shots. I’m always in awe when I see one hare, never mind two. Are Irish Hare a different breed to the ones we get in the UK? x
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The ones you have in UK are brown hares. They have longer ears and are generally bigger than Irish hares. Irish hares are more closely related to Mountain hares which are found in Scotland and I think still the peak district.
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Wonderful, thanks for clearing that up. 🙂
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How exciting to see romping hares… they look nice and healthy!
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They were indeed lovely big healthy looking individuals
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LOve the hares running about. That mushroom looks kinda sad
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Yes the hares are cool. I can see where you are coming from about the mushroom
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😁
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I’ve been following your posts for a few years and just enjoy your perspective.
Many thanks from Florida.
Stephanie
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Thank you for following
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What a great idea! I love your hares!
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Thank you
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A great start to the 12 days!
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Thank you Andrea
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Well, I must admit I have been working backwards through your 12 days as I begin to catch up with emails and what a delight your festive collection is. Your Irish hares seem so big to me and I’m amazed that the English ones are even bigger.
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These two hares were certainly a good size
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