I found a dead fox in the woods – it was my woodland friend Smiley Vixen. Instead of letting her rot exposed to the elements, I gave her a dignified farewell by burying her. My heart is shattered 🙁 I monitored the cute female Red Fox (Vulpes Vulpes) with my trail camera for a while. … Continue reading “Smiley Vixen Found Dead – I Buried My Woodland Friend”
Tag: Mammals
First Diary Entry of Nutmeg the Squirrel – Harvesting Hornbeam Catkins in Winter
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”
Tales from the Porch of Smiley Vixen – Lounging Serenely Amidst Distress Calls
Smiley Vixen lives in a den right beside the sett of the Injured Badger. With snow on the ground, she carefully treads as she goes in or comes out of the den. The entrance is on a slope, but as a quadruped animal, she navigates the terrain with ease. Sometimes, when she’s out of her … Continue reading “Tales from the Porch of Smiley Vixen – Lounging Serenely Amidst Distress Calls”
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”
Pine Marten Finds Fox Den and Mercilessly Kills All Fox Cubs
It’s truly heartbreaking for me to share this video and the story, but that’s simply how life is in the forest. Even predators can become pray in the wild. This story is a continuation of a journey that commenced with the compelling tale of the Injured Badger. With the repurposing of the old badger’s sett … Continue reading “Pine Marten Finds Fox Den and Mercilessly Kills All Fox Cubs”
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”
Preparing for Fox Cubs’ First Venture Out of the Den
As you know by now, this story started with the sett of the Injured Badger, who passed away due to his injury two winters ago. His sett lay dormant and abandoned for almost two years, when it was discovered by a young badger, whom I now call Bandit the Badger. Bandit’s work to refurbish the … Continue reading “Preparing for Fox Cubs’ First Venture Out of the Den”
The Circle of Life in the Woods: The Heartwarming Story of Two Badgers
Once upon a time, in the heart of a lush and vibrant forest, there lived an old badger. He was full of life, and had spent many a winter digging out his sett to make it fit for his life. One fall, while preparing for the long and harsh winter ahead, he got injured and … Continue reading “The Circle of Life in the Woods: The Heartwarming Story of Two Badgers”
Unexpected Roommates: Badgers and Foxes Share Sett
After I found out that a young badger has taken over the sett of an old badger who had passed away due to an injury, I discovered there was a side entrance to the sett on a nearby slope which also showed signs of being used. I set up a trail camera to monitor the … Continue reading “Unexpected Roommates: Badgers and Foxes Share Sett”