Can you stand another jack rabbit story? Well you're going to get one.
Jack rabbits are very often in my yard. Sometimes one will visit my yard daily for six weeks in a row. Jack rabbits are mainly nocturnal so they find a safe place to hang out in the daytime. They doze, groom, nibble and take short walks. They also have an instinctive way of positioning themselves for safety. They make sure that their back end is up against something like a rock , fence or brush. This protects them from a predator attacking from the rear.
The other hot evening a rabbit was peacefully laying on the loose soil in my garden. Two magpies showed up and were picking up food. The rabbit sort of watched them but when one magpie got too close the rabbit got up and the magpie moved away. The magpie came back again and this time the rabbit got up and moved a few feet. The rabbit leisurely stretched and the magpie saw the opportunity to line up behind the rabbit in the blind spot. As quick as lightning the magpie moved to peck the rabbit on his behind. That got the rabbit's attention and he made haste to leave my yard.
I have never heard about any incidents such as this.
Life can be fun and interesting and I don’t think any critters were really hurt in the event.
ReplyDeleteFunny story and a very smart bird.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been cute to see that adventure. Obviously the magpies would be Republicans here. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThe magpie and rabbit gave you an interesting interaction to watch!
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud at Linda in Kansas' comment.
ReplyDeleteBirds! Poor rabbit can't catch a break on a warm day:)
ReplyDeleteResidents of Red Deer live exciting lives - watching jack rabbits and magpies in their gardens. I wondered what the difference was between a rabbit and a jack rabbit. This is what Google AI told me:- "The primary difference is that "jackrabbits" are actually hares, which are part of the Lepus genus, while true rabbits belong to various other genera in the same family (Leporidae)."
ReplyDeleteSo now I know why we do not hear the term "jack rabbit" in England. It's because we call them what they are! Hares!
We do not use the term "jack rabbit" in England because those creatures are hares!
ReplyDeleteMusings: Wow! That’s amazing that the magpie would attack the rabbit. What fun drama/comedy you can see in your backyard. We don’t have magpies or rabbits here in the wilds in Hawaii. I think.
ReplyDeleteA magpie with mischief in mind one day,
ReplyDeleteFound a jack rabbit blocking its way.
One peck to the rear, then off he flew,
A lesson in blind spots, swift and true!
funny
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting. I wonder if the magpie was after some fur for its nest? Then again he could just have been a jerk :)
ReplyDeleteMagpies are such smart birds. I love them.
ReplyDeleteCute story bout the rabbit. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteMagpies are mischievous critters!
ReplyDeleteMagpies are quite ornery birds!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your interesting observations dear Red !
ReplyDeleteI feel bit sad if he was disturbed by the magpies and had to leave his place
I would like to know if he returns