More Brown Hares in north Lancashire

April 1-16, 2013:
Brown Hares are still very active in the area and the much delayed growing season makes them easy to see in the short grass of the pastures.

Brown Hares in the Fylde, Lancashire

March 5, 2013:
Brown Hares (Lepus europaeus) are becoming active again (March Hares). Today there was beautiful weather and this not-so-active individual was seen near Pilling. It spent much time sunning itself but also kept a careful watch for predators from a commanding viewpoint by a sparse hedgerow.

Brown Hares are scarce in many parts of the county but this area has a good population.

MAMMAL: Brown Hare at Brockholes Wetland, Lancashire

June 28, 2009:
On a warm summer evening there had been a violent thunderstorm with accompanying heavy rain for about an hour when, in dim light, this Brown Hare suddenly appeared out of the surrounding vegetation and loped along the access track. It seemed to be completely saturated but after shaking itself and wiping it's face with its paws, it carried on its way.









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