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Attack of the Hares

October 12, 2021November 2, 2017 by Jack M

In the morning around the yard, I often see bunnies feeding. Clustered around the brush piles, they pick at old buds, strip bark from the trees and feed on any grass that’s present.  Every so often, I’d be awoken early in the morning to the sound of steps outside the cabin.  Not long after, the … Read more

Categories Alaskana, Miscellaneous Tags Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, lynx, snowshoe hare, wildlife Leave a comment

The Snowshoe Hare

February 14, 2017 by Jack M

Born in early summer, the hare had witnessed the onslaught of predators from above.  During these warm months, goshawks, great horned owls and golden eagles among other birds had perched high on the spruce trees, scanning for the slight movement that would signal a tasty treat.  Staying within or close to willow thickets, the young … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags Arctic, lynx, snowshoe hare, wildlife, Winter Leave a comment
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