I photographed this Swamp Rabbit while it was eating grass near my cabin.
At first, the rabbit ran into the woods when it noticed me. But after a short time, it returned to feed. I stayed still and quiet. Eventually, it came within just a few feet of me. That gave me a rare chance to take close photos.
I used my Fujifilm X-T3 camera with a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens and a Fringer EF-FX Pro adapter.
This happened along a county road where I often go on photo walks.
Swamp Rabbits eat a lot. Their diet includes grasses, clovers, sedges, and some aquatic plants. They also eat leaves, bark, and shrubs. They’re common in Arkansas wetlands, where they find plenty of food and cover.
Camera Settings:
- Mode: AV
- Aperture: f7.1
- ISO: 1250
- Shutter Speed: 1/1100 sec
- Focal Length: 400mm