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SNOWS STILL FALLING, TIME TO BURROW IN... A fresh coating of snowfall is SNOW problem for this well-adapted Mountain Hare. The hare was sleeping in a thick blanket of snow before waking up and shaking off the powder, starting its day in the Monadhliath hills, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
Mountain leader, Gary Hodgson said, ÒAfter walking uphill for an hour and a half, I spent three hours, sitting, and waiting to picture the Mountain Hare without disturbing it. Mountain Hares are supremely adapted to cold and snow and can survive chills of down to -40źC.Ó
ÒI always cherish the moments I spend with the hares in their natural environment. It's remarkable how they can sit there and have snow blowing on them without being bothered by it.Ó
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*** Local Caption *** 1. When and where were these photos taken?
22 February 2024
2. How did you capture the shot/moment?
With lots of patience and anticipation
3. Were there any difficulties getting the shots and if so, what were they?
1.5 hrs walking up hill, then 3 hours standing, sitting and waiting for 'the shot'.
4. Do you know if mountain Hares like snow/are bothered by it?
Mountain Hares are supremely adapted to cold and snow. They can survive up to 40 degrees C.
5. What is your favourite thing about the shots?
I love spending so much time with the hares and being in their environment. I am always amazed at how they just sit with snow being blown ontop of them and seemingly unfazed by it all.
6. Would your preferred bio still be mountain Leader Gary Hodgson, from Aviemore, Scotland? And what would your age be?
Yes same bio please. AGE 58 The snow as now receded to about 900m..
2024-03-15
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