Every night, without fail, a badger visits the garden to eat scraps and leftovers that we leave out for him.
He’s been coming for years. Though, realistically, of course, it’s not only one badger. But we always speak about him or her as if it is.
Sometimes two come together. After eating, they run about in a frenzy before disappearing into the woods.
The lighter nights made these photos of the earlier-than-usual visit possible.
I swayed there at the back door in my floaty, shaky, just-home-from-hospital state and basically revelled in the badger’s joy and exuberance.
Feels like my song just now…
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I injected myself with my new medication yesterday. Another intervention to stop my body attacking itself. We’ll see if this one works. I have hope 🙂
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I think it’s marvelous that you enjoy the sight of the badgers during your illness. I hope and pray the medication takes you into recovery.
Thank you so much, Tim 🙂
So glad to hear you are home from the hospital, Ailish. And what a treat to be able to see your badger each day (or night). They are rather elusive creatures.t
Yes, it was wonderful to see him 🙂
Your badgers are SO much cuter than our American counterparts, hehe. He’s such a squishable thing! 😀 I know you enjoy watching him/them.
Fingers crossed new meds work <3
Thank you 🙂
Thanks for the photos of the badger. It’s nice to have critters come to give you joy and hope. May you new medicine do the trick. Sarah.
Thank you so much 🙂
Glad to hear you’re home Ailish! With regard to your badger visitor, this is interesting…in Celtic traditions, and many others, the badger imparts persistence, determination and endurance. Badger also gives mental energy and fighting spirit. It looks like you’re in good company. Be well!
All things I need!
As always, many thanks for sharing your journey with your readers.
🙂
*hug*
Thank you 🙂
Hoping the injection works well.
Me too. Thank you 🙂
Such a handsome fella. Hope it continues to share its vigor with you.
He is rather lovely 🙂
Would love to get a great picture like that.
It is great to see them up close.