The lower scratchpost is only about 500 meters from the location of the injured badger’s hole. When I visit one, I usually visit the other one as well. The trail camera I have at the lower scratchpost is the best one I have, in terms of image quality and reliability. It does have a downside … Continue reading “Trail Camera at Lower Scratchpost Films Wild Boars, Red Fox and Roe Deer”
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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”
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”
How to Identify Red-Belted Polypore (Fomitopsis Pinicola) – Shelf Fungus with Medicinal Properties
Fomitopsis Pinicola, otherwise known as the Red Belted Polypore, is a basiaiomycete fungus of the Fomitopsidaceae family. While its botanical (Latin) name refers to the conifers on which it predominantly grows, its vernacular name returns to the characteristic red band lining the outer edge of the upper side of the mushroom. Red Belted Polypore Identification … Continue reading “How to Identify Red-Belted Polypore (Fomitopsis Pinicola) – Shelf Fungus with Medicinal Properties”
Wild Boars, Foxes and Deer Captured on Trail Cam at Upper Scratchpost
That the trail camera I have set up at the upper scratchpost has been a disappointment is something I have already talked about. As of my latest visit to the upper scratchpost, a new disappointment is added to the growing list – the cam drains batteries like mad. Too Many Issues Among the biggest problems … Continue reading “Wild Boars, Foxes and Deer Captured on Trail Cam at Upper Scratchpost”
Alder Tree (Alnus sp.) – How to Identify and Know Difference from Hazel
The Alder (Alnus species) is a genus of a tree, or a shrub, belonging to the Birch family (Betulaceae). There are a few dozen species of the Alder growing around the world. Here in Central Europe, three species occur natively: Green Alder (Alnus Alnobetula), Grey Alder (Alnus Incana) and Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa). The Black … Continue reading “Alder Tree (Alnus sp.) – How to Identify and Know Difference from Hazel”
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”
Lower Scratchpost Trail Camera Moved to Even Further Tree for Better Videos
The lower scratchpost has been a hit and miss. I started monitoring it with a trail camera set up on a nearby tree. I got good footage from there, but because the trail cam has a very narrow field of view, it only captured parts of the animals in its original location. Having only parts … Continue reading “Lower Scratchpost Trail Camera Moved to Even Further Tree for Better Videos”
European Larch (Larix Decidua) – Conifer That Sheds Leaves Like Deciduous Trees
In this video I introduce the European Larch (Larix Decidua) – a remarkable coniferous tree, one of few conifers which shed leaves (or in this case – needles) for winter. In Central Europe where I am presently located, it is the only coniferous tree whose leaves fall off at the end of the growing season. … Continue reading “European Larch (Larix Decidua) – Conifer That Sheds Leaves Like Deciduous Trees”
Bird Droppings Reveal Nesting Location of Woodpecker Decker
Woodpecker Decker, who was introduced in Episode 01 of My Adventures at the Injured Badger Hole, and given a name in Episode 07, has been my most loyal wilderness companion in part of the forest surrounding the sett of the injured badger. Being a Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos Major), he’s strongly territorial. It’s in his … Continue reading “Bird Droppings Reveal Nesting Location of Woodpecker Decker”