This first appeared in my lawn about a month ago. It was followed by something that looked like this.
I was really mystified.
And then I saw this. The rabbit is a little far away to see–she’s underneath the crab apple and quite alert to my presence. That’s why I didn’t want to get too close (although she does hop into my rose garden if I even dare to drive up the driveway)
So yes, by now you’ve guessed it–this isn’t an alien invasion after all–it’s a rabbit’s nest. And what I feared was destruction by a predator in the second photo (and may in fact have been) didn’t mean that the baby bunnies weren’t still alive–you can see the tunnel in the lawn. I presume they were in there. That’s why the “Mama” was so attentive and so reluctant to leave them in my last photo.
This nest has been used twice so far this summer. We’ll see how many more times it gets used before it us ultimately abandoned–or before nature takes its course and predators do get it.
Gardendaze 
bunnies!!! >
Oh yes! I haven’t seen the babies yet but they only stay little for such a short time (especially in my yard, with all there is to eat–& they are eating well). But my veggies are safe, so I don’t mind sharing anything else.
Karla
Privet the terrier used to make small crop circles by flipping around on the lawn in circles. He laid down and pushed himself backward in circles centered around his nose, which stayed right in the middle of the circles. He never explained why he did it.
Terriers are funny about not explaining themselves–but they sure are cute!
Karla