Although Shetland isn’t really know for its mountain hares, there are a few places where you can find them. In the past I have seen them on Ronas Hill and in the Lunna region. However, it was nice to find them closer to work this week. In total I saw four individuals (three still in their winter...
Carrying out a wader and raptor survey on a wind farm site today and it’s been hot. Got some really good views of mountain hare, including this one that was very much a case of watching the watcher! You can tell how hot it was from the heat haze on the photo, not something I am used to living up...
Mountain hares are one of the few UK mammal species that change their coat in winter. This one was hiding in the snow in the Cairngorms today. ﾿
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