Transhumance

The moon is getting bigger.

Full in three days when it is sometimes called the Frost Moon. Last year we had two nights of frost in November (down to minus 2) and the year before just one (minus 1) – all at the month end – so we don’t hold out much hope for it.

However, it is time for the rabbits to leave their summer camp

and say goodbye to their neighbours.

Being rabbits, they are not too sure of change

and would prefer to put their heads in a bucket

The hedgehogs have already moved on and no longer visit their night time buffet

The rabbits pass their new neighbour Dora, who lives in the sanatorium

and enter their winter quarters.

They cheer up when they view the facilities

Kitchenette with Radio 4 and additional heating

Fridge full of rabbit food

and start to settle in.

Getting use to indoor play

with just an occasional wistful look outside

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