You never know what you’re going to find in the woods… especially on Saint Patrick’s Day. The Little People, or leprechauns as they’re more frequently known, are in the mood to have fun on this, their favorite of days.
Unwilling to part with their treasure, it’s understandable that leprechauns have a natural fear of humans. It’s no wonder that they keep a low profile in the woods throughout most of the year. But today, they’re so focused on their dancing and merrymaking, that they could possibly let down their guard.
Leprechauns are solitary creatures, if they’re out at all in the open during the day. However, if taken by surprise by a cat or human, a leprechaun can always rely on clever evasive tactics, such as transforming himself into the shape of a hare.
I spotted these two hares this morning in the front yard.
At first I thought they were the usual snowshoe hares found in Cow Bay, but as I approached, I noticed a mischievous gleam in their little eyes. Could they have been leprechauns in disguise?
Now hares can easily evade predators by running in a zigzag fashion and changing direction on a dime. They can also sit very still and conform to the landscape. It only makes sense that a leprechaun would choose such a form in order to escape detection.
If you do get lucky and manage to see a leprechaun today, it’s best to leave him alone. The Little People are far too clever to be outsmarted of their gold by humans, and one may just take a notion to put the come hither look on you.
That was some good advices! I will go check our rabbit, one never knows…My son just came home from a school trip to Dublin, so of course we are aware of everything that relate to the Irish these days.Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Giid, you’re right: one never does know
A school trip to Dublin sounds like a wonderful start to Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. Lucky you to now have such an excellent resource in your son.
You have such a fantastic imagination! Very cute post, thank you for making me smile (yet again!)
Suzanne, yes I do have quite an imagination
Nice to know it made you smile 
Thanks for letting me know.
Oooh! Do I glimpse a leprechaun behind that tree?! What a lucky picture!
Reggie, when I was a child I would spend a lot of time sitting in clover patches looking for four-leafed ones. I always managed to find one or more. Persistence is key to good luck
Weren’t you lucky to see leprechauns, a real one and another in disguise
? Surely that is a sign for many happy days ! Lovely post 
Isa, I didn’t see any hares in the yard yesterday. Perhaps they were recovering from their Saint Patrick’s Day festivities from the night before.
Seeing them both truly is a sign for happy days ahead
Sure and a little whimsy brightens a day something fierce.
Gerry, a little whimsy always manages to lighten the burdens of the day.
Reminds me of ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy – II’
Swaps, I’ve never seen The Gods Must be Crazy II. I’ll have to check it out.
Do watch it! But only the part II.
I think kids will enjoy the most.
Love the Leprechaun Lad and the twinkle in his eye! As I wandered through the woods today, the world of moss beckoned to me…got some very cool pictures of their wee worlds in the spring sun!
Cindy, the wee worlds of moss are beckoning here too. A walk in the woods at this time of year is enchanting even if you don’t get to spot any of the little people.
I completely forgot about St. Patrick’s day! What a surprise to spot one; I guess they’re not clever enough to evade your eyes.
Grace, I’m always on the lookout for wildlife
A neighbor’s cat was on the prowl in the yard at the time so perhaps he was distracted.
I be thinking that ye have been kissing that Blarney Stone again …
Sybil, not all of us are faerie-kissed by being born on Saint Patrick’s Day like you
We have to rely on other means to conjuring up our little people magic.
Ha I love this post. I hope you had a happy St Pats and are enjoying the first days of Spring.