Brown Hare
Lepus europaeus
UK Amber ListModerate📍 Martindale
Season
Year-round. Boxing in March.
Best time of day
Dawn and dusk. That mad March hare.
Lake District
Martindale. Farmland. Grassland. That boxing in March. Mad March hare. Long ears. Brown. Larger than rabbit. Dawn and dusk.
UK population
Around 817,000. Declining.
Overview
Brown hares box in March. That mad March hare. Martindale. Farmland. Long ears. Brown. Larger than rabbit. Dawn and dusk. Declining.
At a Glance
| Order | Lagomorpha |
| Family | Leporidae |
| Habitat | Farmland · Grassland · Open country |
| Diet | Grass, herbs, crops. |
| UK population | Around 817,000. Declining. |
| Lake District | Martindale. Farmland. Grassland. That boxing in March. Mad March hare. Long ears. Brown. Larger than rabbit. Dawn and dusk. |
| Conservation | UK Amber List |
Where to See It
Farmland, grassland. The valleys, Martindale. That boxing in March. Long ears. Brown. Larger than rabbit.
Identification
Large. Brown. Long ears. Black tips. Larger than rabbit. No burrow. Above ground.
Viewing & Photography Tips
March for boxing. Dawn and dusk. Martindale. Farmland. Long ears. Larger than rabbit.
Conservation Status
UK Amber List
This species is of moderate conservation concern. Population monitoring and habitat management in the Lake District support its continued recovery.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.