The Neighbours

Cottontail Rabbit

Still Life in Clover — Eastern Cottontail

n this quiet composition, an Eastern Cottontail rabbit is captured mid-bite, nestled among early spring growth. The moment is intimate and unhurried, framed in the soft textures of clover, wild greens, and the emerging blades of summer grass.

The animal's gaze is alert but gentle — not alarmed, simply aware. Its speckled coat, a patchwork of cinnamon and chestnut, serves as both camouflage and contrast against the verdant underbrush. Each detail, from the curve of its ear to the fold of the leaf in its mouth, feels both studied and spontaneous.

The image invites reflection on coexistence — how wildlife lives among us, often unseen, thriving quietly in the margins of our shared spaces. There’s a grounded grace to this scene, a reminder that the ordinary can be profoundly beautiful when we choose to look closely.