The March Hare

The March Hare

by Liam Filtness

The March Hare, called Haigha in Through the Looking-Glass, is a character perhaps most famous for appearing in the tea party scene in Lewis Carroll’s 1865 book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

South Molton based wildlife and nature photographer, Liam Filtness, presents us with a most appropriate photo of the month.

“I captured this stunning brown hare hiding away in the long grass early one morning on Exmoor,” Liam told Molton Monthly. “Hares are easily missed by many people due to the way that their colour blends in with the natural surroundings.”

“The main distinction between brown hares and rabbits is that hares have easily recognisable long ears and large bodies. The second difference is that hares live above ground in what is known as a ‘form’, compared to a rabbit that lives in a burrow.”

You can see more of his work on Facebook at Liam Filtness Photography, or via his website: liamfiltnessphotography.co.uk

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