Nature: Mountain Hares - Summer

Mountain Hare Leveret in Heather

Mountain hare (lepus timidus) leveret that I've named "Speedy" (because he outran a dog who decided to chase him), grazing on the summer foliage on the hillside. A wonderful little hare, it's been a joy following him these past few weeks.

Mountain hare (lepus timidus)

Mountain Hare Leveret in the heather

Mountain hare (lepus timidus)

Tiny Tim, Mountain Hare Leveret

The first time I caught a glimpse of this wonderful little hare it was tiny - the smallest I've ever seen. Sadly it disappeared into its form and didn't come back out. I've since spent time with it on three occasions. Very timid (hence the name) but gorgeous!!

Tiny Tim, Mountain Hare Leveret

The first time I caught a glimpse of this wonderful little hare it was tiny - the smallest I've ever seen. Sadly it disappeared into its form and didn't come back out. I've since spent time with it on three occasions. Very timid (hence the name) but gorgeous!!

Mountain Hare Leveret in the heather

Mountain hare (lepus timidus)

Mountain Hare Leveret in the heather

Mountain hare (lepus timidus)

Mountain Hare (Lepus Timidus) grazing on heather

Mountain Hare photographed in October 2018 on a rainy day grazing on the last of the heather flowers on a Scottish grouse moor.

Mountain Hare Leveret

Mountain hare (lepus timidus) leveret giving me the stare!

Mountain Hare Leveret Grooming

This mountain hare (Lepus timidus) is cleaning its back paw by licking it. Mountain hare (lepus timidus) leveret who has just cleaned his back paw sticking his tongue out and looking cheeky! This is a hare I know as Goldie due to the fact its form is carpeted in little golden flowers. A fab hare, bags of personality.

Mountain Hare Leveret Grooming

This mountain hare (Lepus timidus) is cleaning its back paw by licking it. Mountain hare (lepus timidus) leveret who has just cleaned his back paw sticking his tongue out and looking cheeky! This is a hare I know as Goldie due to the fact its form is carpeted in little golden flowers. A fab hare, bags of personality.

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus)

Mountain hare in the Scottish Highlands, October 2018

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) Leveret, Scottish Highlands, September 2020

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) Leveret, Scottish Highlands, September 2020

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) Leveret, Scottish Highlands, September 2020

Mountain hare (lepus timidus)

Mountain Hare Leveret, October 2020

This is a leveret I know as Victor (or Victoria!), mostly because it often looks quite grumpy. Victor is a handsome fellow, with wonderful eyebrows. However he never really does very much. I do enjoy his company though, and there's always the possibility he might one day spring into action!

Mountain Hare Leveret, October 2020

This is a leveret I know as Victor (or Victoria!), mostly because it often looks quite grumpy. Victor is a handsome fellow, with wonderful eyebrows. However he never really does very much. I do enjoy his company though, and there's always the possibility he might one day spring into action!

Mountain hare cleaning its ears

Mountain hare (lepus timidus) leveret cleaning its ears. This is a hare I know as Goldie due to the fact its form is carpeted in little golden flowers. A fab hare, bags of personality.

Mountain hare stretching

Mountain hare (lepus timidus) levret having a stretch and yawn. This is a hare I know as Goldie due to the fact its form is carpeted in little golden flowers. A fab hare, bags of personality.

Mountain Hare, Scottish Highlands, July 2018

I love these animals. Taken mid-July with the heather already in bloom.

Mountain Hare Leveret

This is a mountain hare leveret I know as Goldie (due to the yellow moss/grass surrounding his/her form). Brilliant hare, very dynamic and full of character.

Mountain Hare Leveret

This is a mountain hare leveret I know as Goldie (due to the yellow moss/grass surrounding his/her form). Brilliant hare, very dynamic and full of character.