Wildlife Preserve

Since it has rained nearly everyday for the last couple of weeks, I haven't had opportunity to mow the grass. Last weekend I did get to the front yard, but the back had started to go crazy.

Here's how tall it was compared to how it normally is:
We had noticed several days ago a couple of wild rabbits hopping in and out of the tall grass. We thought they were having a lot of fun, especially since Toby doesn't mind them playing in the yard.
As I mowed, I saw the rabbits didn't run out of the yard like they normally do when we go out there. They just stayed in the tall grass. I though it was pretty weird. On my fourth pass around the yard, I looked down at my feet because there was a dark patch on the ground and was moving: I thought I ran over one of the rabbits! Looking closer I realized I had uncovered a litter of 5 or 6 bunnies!
I had to be very careful about disturbing the nest because if I touched it, the parents would abandon them, so I looked as closely as I could to make sure I hadn't injured any of them. Fortunately, I had the mower raised an inch higher than normal so they were all okay, just scared from a 6 horse-power engine going over them.


According to the animal control, the parents should move the bunnies to a safer place, so I left a portion of the yard alone so the family can have shelter and food.
If you want to see wild rabbits, stop by. Admission will be free for a short time only.