Rabbit vs Hare

There are hundreds of these rabbits/ hares on the property.  We see them bounding about the gardens, orchard and up and down the roads.  I greet them as "bunnies" but it occurred to me that they may not be rabbits.  So I did a little research and looked at a lot of pictures of both and I have come to the conclusion that these are hares.  The main differences are the long ears, long legs, their solitary life and their instinct to run from us rather than hide.

If someone can correct or confirm my assumption please let me know.  Either way, they are the cutest thing to see on the property.