Tag Archives: Muntjac

30 Days Wild – Day 2 – Water

Posted on June 2, 2020 by

With all dry weather recently many birds and animals are struggling to find fresh water. One easy way to help them is to put a dish of water out in your garden. It doesn’t have to be anything special just … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Blogging

Posted on May 19, 2020 by

7 years ago this week I started to blog about the wildlife in my garden and on my local patch. I think over the past couple of months, wildlife and nature close to home has been an important part of … Continue reading →

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Garden Wildlife – Part 10 Badger faces and tails

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

I quite often get asked how I individually identify my local badgers. It isn’t the easiest thing especially this time of year as I haven’t seen them as much over the winter and new wounds and marks appear. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Muntjac deer

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

We have a small number of Muntjac’s on my local patch, a few of them are quite bold and are often reported in gardens around the village eating flowers, annoying or entertaining the householders. Many of them are shy and … Continue reading →

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Hazel Hill Wood

Posted on December 15, 2018 by

Recently I had the chance to visit the magical Hazel Hill Wood Hazel Hill wood, near Salisbury, is a 70 acre ancient woodland plus wildflower meadow. The setting is completely off the grid with electricity from photo-voltaic systems, compost toilets, running … Continue reading →

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Attachment issues

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

One thing that I find difficult to do while enjoying wildlife is not get emotionally attached. If you have been following my blog for long enough now you will know that I do get emotionally attached and that when something … Continue reading →

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Badger trails

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

The crops have been harvested and the wild flower meadow cut leaving telltale signs of the badgers foraging paths from over the summer. Badgers will use the same paths for generations. It is not just badgers that weave their way … Continue reading →

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Garden wildlife

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

I’ve had the week off school due to a Streptococcus infection which meant I haven’t been able to go much further than the doctors or my garden. It has actually been great having time to do nothing other than watch … Continue reading →

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Trail camera Badgers and Deers

Posted on January 16, 2016 by

A trail camera is a great way to find out what is going on in your garden when you are not around. I have a Little Acorn and a Bushnell trail camera, both are triggered by motion and can be … Continue reading →

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Sunny autumn afternoon

Posted on October 31, 2015 by

Amongst decorating the house for Halloween there was time for a quick walk with the dogs over the field. It is always surprising how much wildlife we see even with the dogs. One field had a couple of Roe deer … Continue reading →

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