This observation comes to us from Erin Eisenmann of Frisco, Texas. On Monday, May 6, 2013 Erin found a nest containing five baby cottontails in her friend’s backyard. They took a few pictures and covered the nest back up. As of Friday May 10, reports are the baby rabbits are doing fine! Observation Details County
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Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Oct 4, 2012 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature – Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) Weather – Cloudy Habitat – Residential – Single Family Type of Behavior – Feeding Gender – Uncertain Maturity – Adult Observer – Chris Jackson Main Article – Eastern Cottontail Observation Location
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An Eastern Cottontail photographed early in the morning at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano, Texas Observation Details County – Denton City – Plano Date – Jun 26, 2012 Time of Day – Morning Temperature – Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Recreation-Park Type of Behavior – Feeding Gender – Uncertain Maturity – Adult Observer
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This Eastern Cottontail was photographed near our neighborhood Beaver pond. He was doing what rabbits typically do late in the afternoon—he was eating grass. The rabbits in our neighborhood are accustomed to people and are very comfortable with their presence. But, you can take it too far. There is a point where your proximity becomes
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A pair of Eastern Cottontails eating grass just after a gentle spring rain shower. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – May 11, 2012 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature – Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) Weather – Rain Habitat – Residential – Single Family Type of Behavior – Feeding Gender – Uncertain Maturity -
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I found this Eastern Cottontail in the landscaping surrounding our front porch. I don’t think he was as well hidden as he thought he was. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Feb 24, 2012 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature – Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Residential – Single
Continue Reading >>These three Eastern Cottontails were photographed on the grounds of the Homestead Elementary School in Carrollton, Texas. Each of the rabbits were involved in a different behavior. The first one we encountered was skittish and on guard. He was obviously concerned by our close approach and was ready to bolt. The second cottontail was intrigued
Continue Reading >>It does not snow often in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but when it does you can sometime gain insight into the type and quantity of wildlife you have in your general vicinity. On the morning after a light snow I found my front yard absolutely littered with Eastern Cottontail tracks. I estimate at least three
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I set my scouting camera up next to a small pond in the middle of a Garland Industrial Complex. I was hoping that the water in the pond would be a strong attractant to urban wildlife because of the extended drought we have been experiencing. The exercise was a little disappointing. After over a week
Continue Reading >>This baby Eastern Cottontail was rescued after a neighborhood cat ransacked its nest. The cat completely destroyed the rabbit’s nest, leaving this baby as the only survivor. At this time the rabbit’s age was estimated to be between 7 and 10 days. He was approximately 3 inches in length, while measured in a normal seated
Continue Reading >>I observed three Eastern Cottontails at a nearby park. As I approached with my camera one of the Cottontails fled. He sped away from me running across about 50 yards of short grass. His escape route was curious because it took him directly toward a lady watering her front yard with a garden hose. The
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