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13 September 2014

A hare and some cows







Espoonlahti nature reserve, Espoo 25.7.2014.

I managed to get one good photo of the hare
before he had enough and took off.

The cows were employed as gardeners
for a couple of months this summer
to keep the landscape open for the birds.

I'm linking to
Camera Critters
Saturday's Critters
Scenic Weekends

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2014/09/camera-critters-336.html

http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.fi/2014/09/saturdays-critters-41.html


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72 comments:

  1. Gosia13 September 2014 at 10:29

    I like your hare at my place are the same. Have a nice Sunday. I have never been to Finland but I think it is worth visiting.

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    1. Unknown13 September 2014 at 13:49

      Thank you Gosia! We have the same hare, Lepus europaeus, in all of Europe.

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  2. Jocee13 September 2014 at 10:38

    Good capture with the hare. We have them but I have yet to photograph one. Too fast for me, but the dogs enjoy chasing them. :)

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    1. Unknown13 September 2014 at 13:53

      Thank you Jocee! We had a German shepherd when I was little. Ha was always chasing hares. :-)

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  3. Irma13 September 2014 at 11:54

    Beautiful pictures, Gunilla.
    The hare is my favorite, perfectly photographed.
    I wish you a very nice weekend.

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    1. Unknown13 September 2014 at 13:54

      Thank you very much, Irma! I hope your weekend is wonderful.

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  4. Laura. M13 September 2014 at 12:08

    life and nature ... Nice pictures.
    Good weekend.

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  5. Hannah13 September 2014 at 13:14

    The hare looks very apprehensive and vigilant. The cows just look lazy. Cute photographs.

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    1. Unknown13 September 2014 at 13:56

      Thank you Hannah! The cows were very lazy.

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  6. Unknown13 September 2014 at 13:44

    Thank you very much, Ruma! Hugs to you as well.

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  7. eileeninmd13 September 2014 at 14:40

    Hello Gunilla, the hare is a cutie. And the cows look like they are in their happy place! Great shots! Thank you for linking up, enjoy your weekend!

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  8. Donna13 September 2014 at 16:00

    I love the idea of employing cows like that...cute hare

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  9. sandyland13 September 2014 at 16:18

    long eared rabbit good morning from Sebring , Fl

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  10. TexWisGirl13 September 2014 at 16:54

    such pretty fields! lovely scenes.

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  11. Rajesh13 September 2014 at 17:08

    Wonderful set of images.

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  12. A Colorful World13 September 2014 at 19:45

    How cool is that, that the cows are helping out! :-) Love that the owners recognized that would be a good thing to do. Love the hare, as well!

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    1. Unknown13 September 2014 at 21:01

      Thank you Marie! It's a win-win situation for everyone.

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  13. Jen13 September 2014 at 19:58

    Looks like the cows are enjoying their employment. Our rabbits freeze until they know you've seen them, then they take off at lightning speed.

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    1. Unknown13 September 2014 at 21:02

      Thenk you Jen! That's pretty much what happened with this hare too. :-)

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  14. carol l mckenna13 September 2014 at 20:20

    Love hare shot and cows too! Happy Critter Day

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  15. Unknown13 September 2014 at 21:03

    Thank you Felicia!

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  16. DeniseinVA13 September 2014 at 21:31

    Pretty cows, pretty hare and pretty scenery Gunilla. You must have excellent reflexes to take a picture of the hare. I know how fast they can move :)

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    1. Unknown14 September 2014 at 10:28

      Thank you Denise! I think he was hoping we hadn't seen him. :-)

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  17. Unknown13 September 2014 at 21:49

    Very cool shot of the hare :-) Cows look so serene. Nice pics !!

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  18. Katarina13 September 2014 at 22:39

    Så vackra bilder på korna och ängarna!

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  19. Vilt og vakkert13 September 2014 at 22:41

    Heisann!

    Kuer er nå engang herlige dyr ;:OD).
    Kjedet jeg kjøpte av deg røk her forrige uke, heldigvis hjemme. Har hatt flaks enda to ganger til med smykker som har falt av. Alt har skjedd hjemme. Bare å starte med å tre på nytt!!!
    Ha en fin ukeslutt du også!

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    1. Unknown14 September 2014 at 11:19

      Det var tråkigt att höra. Tyvärr finns det alltid en liten risk för att någonting ger efter hur omsorgsfull man än är.

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  20. Linda W.13 September 2014 at 22:52

    That bunny is so cute! Nice photo.

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  21. Anonymous14 September 2014 at 00:26

    The cows look happy in their beautiful setting. The hare looks wild and wary!

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  22. Stephanie14 September 2014 at 05:15

    Fabulous images!!

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  23. cedarmerefarm14 September 2014 at 06:01

    Beautiful landscape. Were you being serious when you said that the cows were employed as gardners? What a great idea. Around us, you can rent goats to help clear your land.

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    1. Unknown14 September 2014 at 10:44

      Thank you Christa! I don't know what the arrangement is, but this farmer has had cows on two nature reservs here in Espoo this summer.

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  24. orchid032414 September 2014 at 08:06

    I remember my grandparents had a cow when young (way more than 50 years ago,haha) But stayed in a cage and really different environment. Happy for them for their peaceful life (both hare and cows) ♡♡♡

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  25. Bob Bushell14 September 2014 at 12:17

    The cows know their jobs, excellent photos.

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  26. Forest Dream Weaver14 September 2014 at 13:42

    Beautiful shot of the rabbit Gunilla! I like to see your countryside....it looks very flat - is this typical of Finland?

    Hope you are enjoying your weekend.....have a great week!
    Ruby

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    1. Unknown14 September 2014 at 22:57

      Thank you Ruby! A lot of our country is very flat especially along the coast. Have a great week!

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  27. Hootin Anni14 September 2014 at 15:51

    Love these images Gunilla....the sunlight on the cattle...pretty post card perfection.

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  28. Debbie14 September 2014 at 16:40

    cute images, funny thoughts!!

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  29. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©14 September 2014 at 17:29

    Such a pretty bunny!

    Looks like he knows he's been seen and is about to make a dash for safety.
    ~

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  30. Rambling Woods14 September 2014 at 20:17

    Oh love the rabbit and the cows....they look happy...Michelle

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  31. fim.works14 September 2014 at 20:43

    Dear Gunnila, you've taken some stunning photos!
    Have a very happy week & be hugged, Frauke

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    1. Unknown14 September 2014 at 22:59

      Thank you, dear Frauke! Have a great week!

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  32. Miguel García14 September 2014 at 20:47

    La fotografía de la liebre tiene un mérito especial pues es un animal muy desconfiado y rápido. En cuanto a las vacas me gusta a idea de utilizarlas como cortacesped natural.
    Un abrazo,

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    1. Unknown14 September 2014 at 23:00

      Thank you Miguel! The cows seem to enjoy their work very much. :-)

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  33. sunshine14 September 2014 at 21:59

    Great photos, the hare is wonderful.

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  34. Kristin_Texas14 September 2014 at 23:28

    Great pics! I often wish we had a cow or something to help mow the grass around here. Lol! We only have 2 acres and keeping it cut takes A LOT of time.

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  35. Sallie (FullTime-Life)15 September 2014 at 06:18

    The cows had to work for their living! But they look quite happy and contented with their job;)). Lucky to even get one shot of the hare!

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  36. Jenn Jilks15 September 2014 at 15:35

    Aren't the hares tricky??? Cows, not so much!

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    1. Unknown15 September 2014 at 21:04

      Thank you Jennifer! Ha ha, that's so true.

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  37. Roy Norris15 September 2014 at 19:33

    They make great gardeners Gunilla.{:))

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  38. rainfield6116 September 2014 at 16:30

    I wonder what will happen if the hare talks to the cows.

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    1. Unknown16 September 2014 at 17:58

      I think he's too timid to talk to them. :-)

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