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Friday 25 February 2022

After the storms the badger returns

After a week of severe weather in which all the animals failed to turn up for meal times the skies cleared and the evenings were mild and quiet the badger arrived and tucked in to a good meal. The storms stopped me from doing any photography, the wind turned our garden upside down.
I am not sure whether this one is male or female. It looks pregnant to me. Time will tell.
These were taken while I was asleep so I am not sure whether its the same animal. I will just have to wait and see.
Its a healthy animal except for a few what appears to be battle scars around its tail which can be clearly seen in the first picture.
 

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  1. David M. Gascoigne,26 February 2022 at 12:32

    A very pleasant aftermath to a storm, Mike. I hope the chaos caused in the garden wasn't too great and all is back to normal. The badger obviously think so. All the best, David

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    1. Mike Attwood27 February 2022 at 00:03

      Hello David, Not having seen any of them for a couple of days I did get a bit worried but all is OK. I am relieved. Take care.
      Mike.

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  2. Richard Pegler26 February 2022 at 15:23

    I can imagine your relief at seeing this magnificent animal return to your garden after such a dangerous time, Mike. I hope that the Foxes show up again soon too.

    Best wishes - stay safe - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood27 February 2022 at 00:07

      Hello Richard, As I told David I am much relieved. The fox is also back I have'nt cuaght him on camera yet. Take care.
      Mike.

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  3. Breathtaking26 February 2022 at 17:27

    Hello Mike, :=) What a great upheaval the storm caused. Seeing the badger again must have been a great feeling, knowing one may even be pregnant, an even greater cause for excitement.
    My best wishes, and stay safe.

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    1. Mike Attwood27 February 2022 at 00:13

      Hello Sonjia, It has been many years since I experienced storm like that. I was very surprised to see the animals so calm back in my garden. I have a lot to look forward to with the prospect of families moving in. Take care.
      Mike.

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  4. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek27 February 2022 at 05:07

    Hi Mike
    Here in Germany we also had very strong storms, with severe damage to residential buildings and also in the forest.. the animals know it and look for their hiding places.. but as you can see, they cannot refuse a great snack in your garden.. great thing such an IR camera
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood27 February 2022 at 12:15

      Hello Frank, I think you got the storms when we had finished with them. We are lucky our village is in a valleyso we had some protection. We have woods close by where the animals live and lots of people care for them. Take care.
      Mike.

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  5. Phil Slade28 February 2022 at 09:03

    Those storms were a nuisance Mike. It's at times like that when birds and animals must find it difficult to survive on limited resources. Luckily they have friends to help them out.

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    1. Mike Attwood28 February 2022 at 23:34

      You are right there Phil, My badger hasn't been in for nearly a week. If they call in they will always find something in my garden.
      Mike.

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  6. Phil Slade3 March 2022 at 09:07

    It's good to hear your animals came back Mike. Let's hope we are on the right side now so that we can have some sun and warmth. And so that you can get your work done.

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    1. Mike Attwood3 March 2022 at 23:13

      Hello Phil, There are other people near to me that care for the animals so I don't worry too much if I don't see them for a couple of days. Fortuneatly I have someone who calls to do the heavy work. Take care.
      Mike.

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  7. Germán Ibarra Zorrilla4 March 2022 at 10:25

    Después de la tormenta sale su comida favorita, las lombrices. Preciosas imágenes donde se aprecia todo la belleza de este fantástico animal. Enhorabuena Mike, un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de España. Todo lo mejor.

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    1. Mike Attwood6 March 2022 at 23:48

      Sorry German, I am again unable to translate your remark. I expect it is polite and commendable as usual. Thankyou,
      Mike.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.