Hmmm, perhaps I should try an experiment with a high gain microphone and try to record any noises coming from the undergrowth, there's an experiment for next summer!!!
Yes hats or the symbolism of hats are everywhere, its certainly something to significant. Here's another one, he seems to be kneeling down, holding something red below his left eye and infront of the left hand side of his face. He seems to be wearing a hat with an emblem on it, something else I see a lot, I don't know if this is some symbol os status? Just guessing here!