Category: Eastern Cottontail

  • Rabbits in Winter

    Rabbits in Winter

    Summer, and rabbits are seen often. Winter, and the sight of a rabbit is a rare thing. A time to stop and take notice. If you see a rabbit in Virginia, more than likely it is an Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus). Rabbits don’t hibernate. But during the winter they are most active during dusk and…