photo by Lynn H. Wyvill
When we moved in here five years ago, we had bunnies playing in our backyards and at the entrance to the neighborhood. It was such a delight to see them out in the late afternoon munching on tender grass. We even named one Clyde, who always hung around our house. My husband and a neighbor put carrots out for Clyde, which he devoured. But he also liked nibbling on the neighbor’s roses. Actually, he ate most of them.
The following year, coyotes moved in and the bunny population went down. At least, we didn’t see any. Then last year, we had a few sightings. And this year, wow! The bunnies are back. We see them out in the early morning or late afternoon. One even came right up to the patio door and sat there staring at my husband. Maybe he was looking for carrots or the ultimate treat of soft, buttery rose petals.
They know they are always welcome because of the bunny statue out back. (see above)
The roses are gone, and we haven’t put out any carrots, yet. But these bunnies know that treats will appear soon. How can anyone resist those little bunny faces?
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Lynn H. Wyvill grew up in Washington DC where her favorite activity was sitting under a Japanese red maple tree, watching clouds create pictures in the sky. As a writer, she finds peace and inspiration when hiking in the woods, strolling on sandy beaches, and observing nature’s show in her backyard. Those experiences are captured in her first book, Nature’s Quiet Wisdom. Before writing books, Lynn worked as a radio/TV reporter and writer for the US Department of Agriculture and owned a consulting business that trained professionals on the creation and delivery of effective presentations. She is a lifelong learner, avid reader, small town explorer, and dedicated theater attendee who lives in beautiful Virginia with her husband.