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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Amy-Jane Beer

Country diary: Dark against the gold wheat stubble, the hares sit tall like a hieroglyph

A hare in silhouette stands alert on a country lane illuminated by golden sunrise light
‘There is something uncompromising about a hare.’ Photograph: Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock

“Just seen a gorgeous hare and thought of you. They’ve had an unbelievable breeding season.”

Like most farmers, my friend Richard is always busy and often exasperated. But he’s also refreshingly cognisant of his privilege and determined not to blow the opportunity to make a difference. Nature is always part of his management, and now and then I get a message sharing a wildlife update and take it as a cue to visit.

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