I almost forgot that I’d seen this little guy (or gal, in which case … Ms. Jane Rabbit?) in the basin on Monday as I was hiking down off the hill from my visit with the last bands of the day.
These are pix from my cell phone. My camera in its backpack isn’t easy to get to in normal conditions, but add 57 layers of clothing and vest and shirts and straps and bungee cords and buckles, and it’s impossible when presented with a critter this fast.
This guy (or gal) zoomed across my path and stopped. I fumbled to get my cellphone out of its case (under at least 39 of those layers) before he zoomed back in the direction from which s/he came.
Jack the Rabbit was about the size of his mortal enemy, Bob the Cat (OK, maybe not quite, but s/he was large!). And just as handsome in his thick coat.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
He/She must not miss a sound (including TJ moving thru layers of warmth) with those ears! Be safe!
True!
Those photos look like winter postcards, TJ! A handsome Jack for sure.
In the low light, with my phone, they came out looking more painterly than like sharp photos … it’s a neat effect. 🙂
Look at those legs!!! Great photos TJ!
S/he sure could scurry ‘n scamper. I was glad it stopped just long enough for me to fumble my phone out!
What a cutie!
For sure!
We need to get you a GoPro !!
Such fun to see all the wildlife through your eyes / lens 🙂
Ha! Now if I could just keep up with the pronghorns … ! 😉
I haven’t seen a Jack Rabbit in quite a while. Around here it’s Cottontails. 😃❤️
We have bunny rabbit cottontails, too. 🙂
We hardly ever see them. Your pictures are a real treat TJ. Thanks so much!!
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I love the jacks!
Me, too. 🙂 They’re huge!
Wonderful to see! In my childhood, around my home, they were everywhere, but it has been so many years since I’ve seen one!! I have often wondered if they all but died out here locally – so seeing one captured here, though nearly a state away! gladdens my heart!!!
We definitely have them … some years more than others as their population rises and falls with the conditions/resources. Some years, you can barely avoid them!
Someday, I shall write a blog post about a jack rabbit that ran in front of my Dad’s 1960s model VW bug one late night on the Eastern Plains – I’ll make sure to post a link share to your site, so you’ll see when it’s posted 🙂