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

The hare I know as "Bo". She's a female and I believe has a leveret somewhere nearby.

Mountain Hare

The hare I know as "Bo". She's a female and I believe has a leveret somewhere nearby.

Mountain Hare

The hare I know as "Bo". She's a female and I believe has a leveret somewhere nearby.

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

A mountain hare I spent quality time with throughout spring 2022. I called her Bo. Here she is in mid-April, well into her transition from winter to summer pelage.

Mountain Hare

A mountain hare I spent quality time with throughout spring 2022. I called her Bo. Here she is in mid-April, well into her transition from winter to summer pelage.

Mountain Hare

A mountain hare I spent quality time with throughout spring 2022. I called her Bo. Here she is in mid-April, well into her transition from winter to summer pelage.

Mountain Hare

A mountain hare I spent quality time with throughout spring 2022. I called her Bo. Here she is in mid-April, well into her transition from winter to summer pelage.

Mountain Hare

A mountain hare I spent quality time with throughout spring 2022. I called her Bo. Here she is in mid-April, well into her transition from winter to summer pelage.

Mountain Hare

A mountain hare I spent quality time with throughout spring 2022. I called her Bo. Here she is in mid-April, well into her transition from winter to summer pelage.

Mountain Hare

A mountain hare I spent quality time with throughout spring 2022. I called her Bo. Here she is in mid-April, well into her transition from winter to summer pelage.

Mountain Hare

A mountain hare I spent quality time with throughout spring 2022. I called her Bo. Here she is in mid-April, well into her transition from winter to summer pelage.

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.