Sax Zim Bog, Minnesota: Snowshoe Hare vs Red Squirrel
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We felt so lucky to have this cooperative Snowshoe Hare! It was so funny to see the Red Squirrel chase it away. Snowshoe Hares are usually nocturnal, but the seed available at this feeder must have been irresistible! They are white in the winter and brown in the summer.
This was at the end of Gray Jay Way for those of you familiar with Sax Zim Bog.
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This might be the best video I’ve ever seen in my life. I love snowshoe hares. I ski with them all the time in the Uintas backcountry. With their enormous fuzzy feet, they can easily outpace me on skis, even when descending at high speeds in soft deep snow!
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
2 ай бұрын
That is so interesting about how fast they are compared to you on skis. I think it was probably a once in a lifetime event that I witnessed.
Beautiful wildlife scenes! The squirrel is so funny ! Sweet white hare😊 love the red of the birds against the white snow! Thanks for share nature's beauties
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
4 ай бұрын
It was so much fun to witness the antics of those two!
This popped up on my feed today and I had to do a double-take. My in-laws live in Zim, and I’ve been out in the Zim Bog area many times. Such a beautiful location!
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
11 ай бұрын
What is it like in the summer? I've been up several times in the winter, but never in summer. All of northern MN is wonderful!
Amazing video! Red Squirrels are so bold!!!
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was so much fun to watch!
I like videos like this. That squirrel didn't want the Hare anywhere near the food. Fun video. I subscribed and mashed the like button.
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
It was amazing to witness. So glad I was able to film it. I subscribed back and can't wait to see more of your videos. They are wonderful!
haha what a showdown! I just subscribed, your videos are amazing! The slow motion replay is just the best!
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
9 ай бұрын
I really felt lucky to witness this encounter! I think its one of my favorite wildlife encounters because they are so funny. And it was unexpected that the little squirrel would go after the hare!
Such incredible footage! The colors, action, snow, awesome!
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Ryan. The Hare was so much fun to watch
Nice and beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. BIG Like 42
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Great capture, Very nice video. Thanks a lot for sharing. Greetings Bert.
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
This is incredible!
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
It was amazing and funny to witness!
Lol! That is one determined little squirrel 😆So cool how high the hare can jump, cute paws! 😊Loved seeing those pine grosbeaks too.
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe those feet!
Quite the aerial do-si-do1
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
Right?! It was so funny!
The contrast between house finch and the hare is so striking. I’ve never see a fight quite like this. Incredible.
@MichellesPuppyCam
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha was watching on my phone couldn’t see that it was a grosbeak 😂
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
That's ok! 😜 It was such fun watching the interaction between that squirrel and the hare. I didn't really catch it, but the hare chased off the grosbeaks several times. I think it just wanted to be in control of something . . .
Great shots. love when the grosbeaks arrive ....but no copper phase around here this year.
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, the Hare was such a treat. The grosbeak a bonus!
Wonderful footage! I love the jumping hare. So beautiful!
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
It was so amazing to witness!
Interesting to watch👍 Nice slow motion replay of the animals! I liked how the rabbit seemed to almost jump straight up in the air🙂
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
I might start overdoing the slomo a bit. It is so intriguing to see things not visible to the naked eye. And the feet on that Hare!
Aww, I hope the hare can come back at a better time and snack undisturbed lol.
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
Right?! It was so funny!
@tocraneandcrane
Жыл бұрын
@@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography Poor hare just wanted some lunch lol
That reminds me so much wildlife in Estonia where I grew up. Now I live in Florida and can see that only through your video. Perfectly captured wildlife interactions. 👍
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
Florida is so great for so many "exotic" creatures. But I would miss the northern winter. Thank you.
@FollowThomas
Жыл бұрын
@@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography that's for sure, especially after the fresh snow day.
Too funny 😂
Great "fight"!
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
7 ай бұрын
It was so much fun to watch!
How did you keep from laughing while filming this? Did you make it up there again this winter or was this from last winter? I hear this is a good year from Evening Grosbeaks.
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
This was from last weekend. And there were several people standing around (all waiting for a Boreal Chickadee). Everyone laughing and exclaiming. This went on for dozens of minutes! So much fun. There were Evening Grosbeaks everywhere! I've only been up there twice before, only saw them at Mary Lou's feeders. This year, everywhere.
Poor hare was hungry, but the squirrel was actually scary to it. Squirrels hurt hares and rabbits all the time and even eat them if they can, especially the babies.
@CynthiaCarlsonPhotography
Жыл бұрын
Interesting, thanks for that info.