Unexpected Visitor in the Yard

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

September 11, 2019 10:48am CST

Was out watching the bluebirds yesterday splashing around. I saw this rabbit hiding in the cypress trees. I see them often in the spring but not lately. Funny, the rabbits will freeze when you see them. They will stay still for minutes without moving. Survival instinct kicks in. I managed to get a photo but I was on the deck and only had my phone camera, so it is a little hard to see. I love seeing all the wildlife in my backyard. Makes my day. Enjoy your day!

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@amadeo (111938)

• United States

11 Sep 19

we do not have wild rabbits here that I know of.When in NJ I have seen many

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

I see them often here in the yard.

@nela13 (58665)

• Portugal

12 Sep 19

It is so nice that you can see wild rabbits in your yard.

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@nela13 (58665)

• Portugal

13 Sep 19

@CarolDM here it is very rare to see a wild rabbit.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Sep 19

@nela13 We see them often thankfully.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

I agree with you.

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@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

12 Sep 19

You are blessed with all the lovely wild life Carol. A lovely photo there.

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@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

12 Sep 19

@CarolDM Welcome

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

Thank you very much!

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@RasmaSandra (79687)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

12 Sep 19

How very cute it's a bunny. We have possums here that come out at night.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

We see possums in the fields nearby and beside the road.

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@RasmaSandra (79687)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

13 Sep 19

@CarolDM I had put out a half-eaten chicken drumstick thinking that the cats around here might enjoy it. At about 3 AM I heard a noise and looked out the window of my front door,. A possum was running off with the drumstick in its mouth

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Sep 19

@RasmaSandra That is funny. They will eat just about anything. Now I have that picture in my head. Too funny.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

12 Sep 19

I wonder what the rabbits of Naria can do. The beavers can talk.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

They probably talk amongst themselves.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

@DocAndersen Not sure as they spend a lot of time in the cypress forest.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

12 Sep 19

@CarolDM Do they bustle too and fro and speak of Michangelo?

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

12 Sep 19

Beautiful photo. I often see a rabbit here, but I'm always excited to see it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

Thanks, it was a quick snap from the deck. I love nature and wildlife.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

16 Sep 19

@CarolDM Yes, animals are often more friends than humans.

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@jstory07 (139550)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Sep 19

I like seeing wildlife it is all over the place where I live.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

We used to have more before all the houses were built.

@Juliaacv (51086)

• Canada

12 Sep 19

Although they can leave a bit of a mess behind, I always loved seeing rabbits in the yard. We used to have a jackrabbit that would make an appearance in the field behind our home years ago. Our son was young when he was around, and he would marvel at the speed that rabbit could hop and how long he looked as he was leaping away.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

That is a great memory for you and your son. Nature has so much to enjoy.

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@wolfgirl569 (105918)

• Marion, Ohio

11 Sep 19

I seen it right away. Ours seem to have disappeared for now too. Hope they will visit again.

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@wolfgirl569 (105918)

• Marion, Ohio

11 Sep 19

@CarolDM Maybe. But I dont often see them in the winter either. But I will see their tracks.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

Maybe the heat makes them hide somewhere.

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@JudyEv (339496)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep 19

Sometimes the roos will freeze if they see me in the kitchen. I freeze too then it's a matter of whether they decide they were seeing things and they'll go back to eating or they'll decide it's too risky and they'll leave.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

Oh relay! That is cool to know. I love watching wildlife.

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@dgobucks226 (35574)

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12 Sep 19

I have recently had a rabbit visit my backyard. Seems to enjoy eating my grass and hanging out with the birds.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

Yes I have usually them often but this summer I have not seen many.

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@Janet357 (75646)

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12 Sep 19

oh so it really freezes! hahhaha may e it's their way so that predators cannot detect them. but for us humans, thats the perfect time to catch him haha

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

Yes it does, it is a survival instinct that many animals have.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (83970)

• Rupert, Idaho

12 Sep 19

Very cute, that was awesome that you were able to catch a photo of him/her!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

Thanks!

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@jenniferdelirious (31)

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12 Sep 19

Rabbits are truly squeaky clean. They are so cute and lovable. I am over head and ears in love with the photo.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 19

Thank you.

@CookieMonster46 (13454)

• United States

11 Sep 19

I can see it, I think it is cute, funny how they will freeze, but you can still see them.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

Yes they think they cannot be seen I suppose.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

11 Sep 19

what a cutie! i miss seein' 'em out here 's i'd quite the group 'f 'em. used to giggle 's we'd walk by 'n i'd spy 'em hunkered down, the pups payin' no mind. 'tis a a great shot :) what a treat to see fer certain.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

Yes I managed to get a quick shot of him as he stood there.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317040)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Sep 19

It's funny how wildlife reacts to people. Some skitter away in a hurry, others freeze and hope you don't see them. Great picture of the rabbit.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

I know, it is cool to watch and learn. Thanks!

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@HazySue (39268)

• Gouverneur, New York

11 Sep 19

He is so adorable. I love watching the little creatures. It brings you so much closer to Mother Nature.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

I do too, they like hiding in the cypress trees.

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@andriaperry (116936)

• Anniston, Alabama

11 Sep 19

I see it! It might be looking for water. I have plenty of rabbits, they ate my garden, well my green beans.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

Maybe so, no water around here except for the birds. Many have problems with them eating their gardens.

@Ronrybs (19177)

• London, England

11 Sep 19

Don't see any rabbits in my garden, but on my walks along the canal get to see a few

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 19

That is good!