I decided to give the adorable Red Squirrel (Sciurus Vulgaris) who had a stare-down contest with me recently a name. He’s gonna be “Nutmeg“. This video is a cute and inspiring story narrated from the perspective of Nutmeg the Squirrel, who survives the winter by feeding on Hornbeam catkins (Carpinus Betulus), and has to watch … Continue reading “First Diary Entry of Nutmeg the Squirrel – Harvesting Hornbeam Catkins in Winter”
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Magical Stare-Down with Adorably Cute Red Squirrel on Snowy Winter Day
The winter has really set in. We got a lot of snow and the temperatures are deep below the freezing point. I go on my regular strolls through the woods regardless of weather, though when it’s this cold, I don’t usually come across as much wildlife as when the weather is more favorable. On this … Continue reading “Magical Stare-Down with Adorably Cute Red Squirrel on Snowy Winter Day”
Adorable European Badger Cub Adventures: Tumbles & Play – Part II
Welcome back to another heartwarming journey into the enchanting world of European Badger cubs (Meles Meles) as captured by my trail cameras. This video is a Part II of the adventure with these adorable furballs as they continue to explore, play, and learn the art of being wild badgers in the heart of the forest. … Continue reading “Adorable European Badger Cub Adventures: Tumbles & Play – Part II”
Playful European Badger Cubs Taking Tumbles – Compilation of Trail Cam Videos
Get ready to be overwhelmed by an adorable spectacle of nature! My latest video compilation captures the mischievous antics of playful European Badger cubs as they embark on their nightly adventures. These precious little furballs, born to a proud Badgers, are at that delightful stage where their curiosity knows no bounds. Set against the backdrop … Continue reading “Playful European Badger Cubs Taking Tumbles – Compilation of Trail Cam Videos”
Badger Mother Still Looks and Acts Exhausted, Hyperactive Cubs Won’t Give Her Break
I’ve worried about the wellbeing of the Badger mother since she was first captured on the trail camera with the drooping head and the muzzle open. Seems she’s still not recovered, as she continues to show the signs of exhaustion, but I no longer think she may be sick. I think she’s just really exhausted … Continue reading “Badger Mother Still Looks and Acts Exhausted, Hyperactive Cubs Won’t Give Her Break”
One of Three European Badger Cubs Got Injured and Limps on Right Hind Leg
The three baby European Badgers (Meles Meles) are already being introduced to the world outside, but even though the sow lets them play on their own while she does work around the sett, they are still little and quite clumsy and unsteady on their feet. Perhaps that’s why one of them got injured and is … Continue reading “One of Three European Badger Cubs Got Injured and Limps on Right Hind Leg”
Badger Sow Is Worrying Me, Shows Signs of Being Unwell, Possibly Sick
The badger sow, mother of three beautiful and healthy cubs, started exhibiting the concerning signs of being unwell. I don’t know at this time what exactly is wrong with her and why she acts so sickly, but seeing how unwell she is made me worry. It truly gripped my heart watching the latest trail camera … Continue reading “Badger Sow Is Worrying Me, Shows Signs of Being Unwell, Possibly Sick”
Baby Badgers Come Out of Sett Again and Play on Their Own While Mother Drags Leaves Inside
The baby badgers seem to be growing fast. The mother badger recently took them out of the sett for the first time, and on their second day out, they already played on their own. On their first day out, the babies mostly stayed by the mother. Granted, one wandered away and the mother had to … Continue reading “Baby Badgers Come Out of Sett Again and Play on Their Own While Mother Drags Leaves Inside”
Female Badger Gives Birth to Three Babies, Trail Cams Capture Moment She Took Them Out for First Time
It hasn’t been all that long since the sett of the badger pair was visited by an intruding boar who sought to mate with the resident sow. It would seem the mating was successful, the sow got pregnant and gave birth to three healthy, beautiful badger babies. After my latest trip to the badger pair’s … Continue reading “Female Badger Gives Birth to Three Babies, Trail Cams Capture Moment She Took Them Out for First Time”