This lovely tree is in our copse. We lost part of it this year due to high winds. We left the huge branch in the copse to rot down. I am trying so hard to get stag beetles to come into that area of the garden.
This tree is so useful to all bees when the catkins appear. When the seeds blow in late spring it is quite amazing. The garden is showered in these beautiful fine works of art. I will get a photo this year, I say that every year.
Where part of the tree has hollowed I have found marks along the wood. A friend tells me it is a badger trying to find insects in there. How cool is that. I just love badgers.
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I have never seen a badger. I can't imagine them wild and close to where I live. You indeed have a wildlife sanctuary.
We are lucky to have them in the garden. Unfortunately they are often shot by the farmers, although it is illegal. They are protected by law. I have seen them with bullet wounds, by the verges, it is so sad.
I love badgers. I was priviledged to be taken to see some setts very late at night by a member of the badger protection society many years ago with my youngest who was 11 at the time. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. To be so close to these wonderful creatures and to be able to watch them in their wild and natural state was something very special and I shall treasure the memory for ever. You are so lucky to have them in your wonderful garden xxx
Lucky you to have seen them, what a wonderful experience, I envy you. I have never seen them, they come and go, but I am always honoured that they have visited.
Dear Cheryl,
This afternoon I have fixed a cup of tea and am spending some time in your garden with you. Thank you for this picture. I do appreciate your effort! The only badger I know is from Wind in the Willows. LOL
How nice to know they are in your gardens and getting their grubs!
Getting to know you and your gardens is an honour.
Thank you.
Namaste,
Sherry
I love badgers, I know they come, they leave things behind to tell me that they came.
It means so much.
I am glad that you enjoyed it.
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