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First time running the paradise and I had work the next day. I left him with the Tama sitter … smh my head

No stranger to rabbit nests (Eastern MA), but this one is in one of our planters on a deck that is high above the ground. The babies are furred and moving around but unsure if their eyes are opened yet, so don't know when they'll start venturing out to explore.

The concern is that they're in a tall planter, and its a steep set of stairs for little rabbits to climb! Do I just trust the process and leave them to figure it out, or maybe block off the railing they could fall through? My friend who has rabbits says baby bunnies are extremely bouncy, so maybe just block the rails to prevent a really tall tumble?

(Family is suggesting to move the nest lower to the ground, but I don't think it's a good idea to pick up the whole nest and move it! I can't just let the mama rabbit know that her babies are in a completely different spot) Thanks!

only one photo, was on my way to class. assumed it was just a grackle until i got closer. Kept hopping around and flapping its tail up and down. Merlin had nothing, nor iNaturalist or my birdwatching club. Eastern MA