Photo of the month

Hide nor hare

by J. Ladner

The brown hare, or Lepus europaeus, is known for its long legs, black-tipped ears and fast running. Britain’s fastest land mammal, it can reach speeds of 45mph.

It can be difficult to spot these enigmatic creatures especially, if like this one, it is hiding in deep undergrowth up on Exmoor.

Photographer J. Ladner recently moved to North Devon and is already immersing herself in nature and her passion for photography, “We were lucky enough to spot this hare in the rushes out near Picked Stones (Cow Castle area). We were out walking our dog and enjoying the moor.”

“We are loving the long walks and stunning views on the moors. I’m a keen amateur photographer with a passion for wildlife photography and all outdoor activities on the moors,” she added.

The hare is steeped in our folklore with pagan, sacred and mystic associations, by turns benign, cunning, romantic or most famously in its March courtship rituals, mad!

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