I don't think I've ever seen a hare before. When we were walking on the Ridgeway in March, I read that a particular stretch of path was an excellent place to see boxing hares if you were there in March. We did a detour of several miles to get there, so desperate was I to see a hare. Not the slightest glimpse of them, of course... and then I go and see them on the island, without looking for them. Just like I never see red squirrels in places that are labelled "Here, tourists! Come and see our red squirrels!" but see them most days from my desk at work.