rabbits in my garden

One of the recurring signs of the natural world in my urban garden is the presence of cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus). My daughter and I have been observing them for years. At this time of year, their nocturnal habits are noticeable because the motion lights in my and my neighbor's yards are repeatedly switched on by their movements. I've always enjoyed their presence - but I've noticed that's probably a minority viewpoint --- many people wish they weren't around! One easy way to determine this is to simply do an internet search for information about this species; many of the top results deal with "controlling" or eliminating rabbits! How sad. I'm glad they're here! Learn some ecological information about this common - and fascinating - species at: http://www.psu.edu/dept/nkbiology/naturetrail/speciespages/cottontail.htm