Trail Cam Footage of European Badgers After Early Spring Snow

After the intrusion of the large boar who sought to mate with the resident sow, the sett of the badger pair calmed down a little and things somewhat returned to normal. At least for the time being and at least so it would seem. Because winters now get colder than they used to and because … Continue reading “Trail Cam Footage of European Badgers After Early Spring Snow”

Smiley Vixen – Fox Who Dug Den Beside Injured Badger Hole Finally Captured on Camera

The mystery of the newly dug den beside the sett of the injured badger, which had me scratching my head since I discovered it, has finally been solved. How It Started I have been going to the location of the Injured Badger’s sett for weeks, and filmed a number of episodes there. They became the … Continue reading “Smiley Vixen – Fox Who Dug Den Beside Injured Badger Hole Finally Captured on Camera”

Skittish Red Fox Returns to Injured Badger Hole and Briefly Enters It Again

Welcome back, foxy. Long time no see? Hardly any. It took you several trips to the Injured Badger’s Hole to finally pluck up the courage to stick your nose inside, but you bailed. You skittish fox, you… You stayed hesitant until some other fox carved new holes beside the injured badger’s sett to finally make … Continue reading “Skittish Red Fox Returns to Injured Badger Hole and Briefly Enters It Again”

Sett of Badger Pair Intruded Upon by Large Boar Looking to Mate with Sow

I have been monitoring the sett of the badger pair for many months. The sett is a long hike away – about 8 kilometers on foot, first up a hill, then across a sprawling ridge with fields on top, and then through a distant part of the forest. It’s a whole day undertaking to hike … Continue reading “Sett of Badger Pair Intruded Upon by Large Boar Looking to Mate with Sow”

Skittish Fox Finally Enters Injured Badger Sett, But Double Hole Mystery Remains Unsolved

The skittish fox who came to check out the injured badger’s sett several times, and one time was about to enter it, but skittish as he is, took off in the last moment, returned to the injured badger’s hole and finally entered the sett. This is the first animal entry into the sett of the … Continue reading “Skittish Fox Finally Enters Injured Badger Sett, But Double Hole Mystery Remains Unsolved”

Injured Badger Hole Saga Takes Unexpected Turn

My Adventures at the Injured Badger Hole saga went on for 14 episodes. I have concluded the adventure in Episode 13, but made one more episode in order to return the area to the state it was in before I started my attempt to save the life of the injured badger. That was it, and … Continue reading “Injured Badger Hole Saga Takes Unexpected Turn”

My Adventures at Injured Badger Hole – Episode 14

So that’s it. I’m officially calling it quits on My Adventures at the Injured Badger Hole. Until further notice, Episode 14 will be the last episode of the series. As much as it pains me to admit it, everything seems to suggest that my mission to save the life of the injured badger has failed. … Continue reading “My Adventures at Injured Badger Hole – Episode 14”

My Mission to Save Life of Solitary Bee

As I was returning home after dusk on a cold winter day, I noticed a lone been on the porch. She was motionless. It was 0 degrees Celsius outside at the time, and whereas the night has just begun, the likelihood of the upcoming freezing temperatures was high. I knew right away that the cold-blooded … Continue reading “My Mission to Save Life of Solitary Bee”

I Take Hike to Sett of Badger Pair, Trail Cam Footage Shows Them Active in Winter

I have been monitoring the sett of the European Badger pair (Meles Meles) for almost a year. This is however only the second time I documented my trip to the sett on video. The first document was part of the Injured Badger Hole Series, Episode 06. I made plans and announced the intent to go … Continue reading “I Take Hike to Sett of Badger Pair, Trail Cam Footage Shows Them Active in Winter”

My Adventures at Injured Badger Hole – Episode 13

My Adventures at the Injured Badger Hole are winding down. I started the series right after finding out the badger was injured. I didn’t know how it’s gonna end and I wish it would have ended differently. I did all that was in my power to help save the badger’s life, but it would seem … Continue reading “My Adventures at Injured Badger Hole – Episode 13”