Marksman 934 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Since I've had the NV unit I've noticed a few times along with both wor kid and DavyT63 that when scanning a field with the NV + addon IR even in more or less total darkness that rabbits still give it legs. Even when the normal code of practice for fieldcraft have been followed e.g slow movement, downwind, no cast of shadows etc they react as though they can see the IR. Ive done a bit of searching and can only find this.... Like most crepuscular/nocturnal mammals, rabbits are not very sensitive to red or long-red wavelengths, and they should not be bothered at all by an infrared light (unless it's too close to them and it gets too warm!). You can read more about rabbit vision here, if you're interested: www.bio.miami.edu/hare/vision.html Was wondering if anyone else has noticed anything "strange". I know Davy has as we were talking about it when he was up here with us. Any other info/experiences would be great Darryl Quote Link to post
hunter1989 91 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 hi buddy Depends how bright you have it,ive put my ir on my scope on setting 12 before and that bright so now i use setting 4,maybe its to bright matey i may be wrong Atb steve Quote Link to post
Marksman 934 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 hi buddy Depends how bright you have it,ive put my ir on my scope on setting 12 before and that bright so now i use setting 4,maybe its to bright matey i may be wrong Atb steve I meant Infra red on NIght vision mate, not the illuminated reticle on a normal scope Darryl Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hey Darryl, I've had the same discussion with Dillan regarding rats and think we've come both to the conclusion that its not so much the IR that they see, but possibly the shadow thats created behind the subject (all light from white to IR to UV creates a shadow) that they notice and if they see it move as you swing the lamp then they may decide its abnormal and give it legs Thats my only thought Phantom 1 Quote Link to post
hunter1989 91 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 oh lol i was just testing ya lol Quote Link to post
Marksman 934 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hey Darryl, I've had the same discussion with Dillan regarding rats and think we've come both to the conclusion that its not so much the IR that they see, but possibly the shadow thats created behind the subject (all light from white to IR to UV creates a shadow) that they notice and if they see it move as you swing the lamp then they may decide its abnormal and give it legs Thats my only thought Phantom Hmmm....could be a point Tony! Cheers for the reply mate! Darryl Quote Link to post
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