Showing posts with label Rabbit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rabbit. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Montreal Mammals

While I didn't see a lot of birds at Mount Royal Park in Montreal, I did see more mammals than normal. It started with Eastern Gray Squirrels. They were everywhere throughout the park and were rather tame.
Shortly after my first squirrel sightings, I noticed something moving high in the tree up ahead. It turned out to be a Raccoon sitting in a hole which may have been its den.
The rabbit below was huddled under some low hanging branches. Though it seemed a bit nervous, it didn't run off as I approached. I haven't been able to figure out what species it is, however I have a suspicion that it may be an escaped domestic rabbit.
There were a lot more birds than mammals at Le parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville which suited me just fine, but I a few great looks at mammals there too, starting with this White-tailed deer. It was munching on some grass along the trail and just stared at me for a couple of minutes while I photographed it before sauntering off.
After seeing so many Nutrias in the Portland area, it was nice to see a native large rodent. I believe this is a woodchuck.
Finally, as my day was coming to an end, I came upon a skunk and its babies. I followed them as they were making there way to the tall grass. Before entering, however, the parent turned and stared at me, beginning to move my direction. I quickly decided it was time for me to back off. :-)
Quite a few mammals on this trip made for some fun variety.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Rabbit

The RNWR wildlife brochure lists two species of rabbits; the Eastern Cottontail and the Brush Rabbit. Both look very similar to each other and belong to the same genus. While the Brush Rabbit is exclusive the western NA coast, the Eastern Cottontail's range is mostly in the eastern part of NA except for a small area that encompasses the Portland area. I'm not sure which this is, but it sure is cute.