An Eastern Cottontail rabbit has arrived in my garden.
Knowing rabbits appear each summer, I protect my garden plants as much as possible. Still, many plants are within reach of curious furry friends.Little feet and ears are hiding just behind the cucumber and basil plants. Tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, eggplants, beans, peppers, marigolds, calendulas and more are nearby–a veritable feast for a half-grown bunny.It ventures out from its undercover safety, and surveys one side of the garden….And then the other. What will it choose?Sweet, green clover left in the lawn just for rabbits.Good choice, little bunny!
Eastern Cottontail Rabbits do not hibernate in the Winter; they are active all year. These rabbits were seen daily near the bird feeders, in all types of weather, often sharing fallen seeds with the sparrows.
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit, Wachusett Meadow Audubon Sanctuary, Princeton, MA
