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Monday 7 February 2022

Suprise suprise!

I had a good night with the animals yesterday. I managed to set the IR camera up perfectly and there was no rain or frost to mess up the lenses. The badger settled down to feed and I got these two pictures.
He moved into the best spot of all right infront of the lens.
While I was posting this blog tonight I heard a scuffling outside my room window. I drew the curtains slowly and to my amazement there was the badger sitting there looking at me. I was able to get a camera quickly and get this shot before he wandered off. Sorry about the quality but I never had time to focus before the security light went out.
 

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  1. Richard Pegler7 February 2022 at 10:06

    That was a stroke of luck, Mike! I sense that you might be sitting there waiting, with the camera already set up, ready for the next time. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Best wishes - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood7 February 2022 at 19:19

      I had my I/R camera set up in the back garden and he had come to the front so I had to quickly set my normal camera for night work. So for tonight Richard I have set it up all ready and I bet he does'nt come. Still you can't win them all.
      Mike.

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  2. Breathtaking7 February 2022 at 10:33

    Hello Mike,:=) Never the less, you got it's photo, and you will be ready to focus better next time, as now the Badger is a frequent visitor.
    All the best.

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    1. Mike Attwood7 February 2022 at 19:23

      I'm ready for him tonight Sonjia. I was so dissapointed because it would have been the best picture I'd ever got at night of a badger. Take care.
      Mike.

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,7 February 2022 at 22:56

    How utterly wonderful to have this close contact with the badger, Mike. You are a lucky man! All the best, David

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    1. Mike Attwood8 February 2022 at 00:30

      It is something I've dreamed of all my life is to have close contact with wild animals, but I didn't think it would happen at my age. Take care David.
      Regards, Mike.

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  4. Phil Slade10 February 2022 at 08:36

    I am impressed with your cat-free zone Mike. Now I all I need is a few badgers and foxes. Or a Jack Russell.

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    1. Mike Attwood10 February 2022 at 23:25

      I am afraid you will have to find your own staff Phil, mine are too busy here. Take care.
      Mike.

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  5. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek11 February 2022 at 18:57

    Hi Mike,
    The IR camera has done its job well, now the animals just have to get to know sensible times so that you can get your night's rest again..;-))
    Greetings Frank

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  6. Mike Attwood11 February 2022 at 23:28

    Hello Frank. The camera is automatic so if I get it set right I can go to bed and not worry about it. I have new security lights which are perfect for night photography so now its up to the animals.
    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.