March 23, 2022

I am known as a Marsh Rabbit

My relatives are Sylvilagus palustris hefneri

But they are endangered and more localized - 

They're only found in the lower Florida Keys.

Location: Riverview Park, Vero

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sylvilagus_palustris/

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

July 13, 2021

I'm known as a Marsh Rabbit

Vegetation's what I loves to chomp

I like to swim and have many relatives

Who live in the Dismal Swamp.

Location: Sebastian Inlet

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sylvilagus_palustris/

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

June 17, 2019

Location: Vero Beach, Lagoon Greenway

I'm known as a Marsh Rabbit
Shown here chewing on a blade of grass
Don't confuse me with a Cottontail,
He's got bigger ears and a fluffy, white ass.

Sources: Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries - Marsh Rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris)

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

April 17, 2019

Location: Vero Beach, Riverside Park

I'm known as a Marsh Rabbit
My tail is small and grayish-brown
I'm a good swimmer and like to hang out near water
But not-so-much Watership Down.

Sources:
Marsh Rabbit - Sylvilagus palustris
Watership Down

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

October 12, 2017

Location: Fort Pierce, D.J. Wilcox Preserve

I'm known as a Marsh Rabbit,
I'm related to the Cottontail.
But I like to live in wetlands which makes my life
Imperiled by hurricanes and gales.

Sources: FWC Land Mammals - Marsh Rabbit

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson