The very warm and sometimes hot weather continues, with still little rain. Things have been very quiet around here, although the badgers continue to visit, last night an hour earlier than their usual time of 11pm or later. I continue to scatter a few peanuts around, but they seem to be ignoring the chopped apple, which the blackbirds eat during the day. A bowl of water is left out continually and the badgers have a drink from this most nights, but not always.
Last night there were three badgers, although I only caught two at one time on camera. I know there was a third as he arrived in the early hours and had a black smudge on his nose, distinguishing him from the two that came at 10pm. A helicopter went over and scared the earlier two off at around 10.30pm, but by this time I think they had eaten all the peanuts. I only scatter a few to keep their interest as I don't want them to become reliant on me feeding them. It is however nice to give them some treats and of course water to help them out during this very dry spell. And it helps to keep them in front of the camera for a short while! They all look very healthy to my inexperienced eyes and it's going to be a pleasure to keep an eye on them from now on, now I know they will visit the front garden on a regular basis.
I can watch them from my bedroom window if they are early enough, but quite often I don't have the patience to wait for too long and being in much need of sleep. My husband, however, sits on the seat outside a short distance away from them and watches usually until they disappear. They are probably aware that he's there but take no notice. I guess the lure of peanuts is really too great!
The earlier two badgers did have a short scuffle, the larger one seeming to put the small, and presumably younger, badger in his place.
Badger number 3 with a smudge on his nose. I'm hoping this isn't just dirt so I can identify him again in the future!
Mr Smudge
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