Nocturnal Animals
Update 17.03.23
Jumps like a frog, but has ears like a mouse
The big ears are a give away, it's a mouse, running for it's life because being out in the open is not safe.
This fox looks familiar
Could it be Pompom?
Pompom hasn't been seen since the beginning of last year. Tail slightly wonky with a great white tip.
Pompom just look at the tail
Snow or no snow, you still have to go out for food
Day time fox, enters at 17.53 hours.
Day time fox having a nose a round, but hears a sound
Day time fox, 17.58 hours leaves the school grounds
Hello Pompom
Look what an what a beautiful fox this is, very good close up of its furry coat and face. Put your sound up an you can hear it having a sniff.
Pompom is leaving
Different fox, checking out the scent of Pompom
Update 10.03.23
Having a nose around
This fox looks in excellent condition
Update 03.03.23
Look who just arrived
Little sent mark from our fox
Off he goes
First time back since October 2022 our badger
Update 10.02.23
Yes, the fox is back
Leaves blocking your way in Mr Fox?
Update 12.01.23
Snow blocking the way out?
Even a bat has made a home here, looking for some insects to eat.
Update 16.12.22
Who is on the other side of the gate?
Too many leaves
Interesting smells lets investigate
Fox with attitude
Water then turns to ice
Look at this fluffy fox, first day he comes and visits the water bowl it's still water, but the next day water has turn into ice. He still is having a go at licking the ice. That's why it is important to leave a bowl of fresh water out every day, during a cold spell like this, so all the wildlife can drink something. As you can see temperature was very low.
Disappointed fox is going
Update 09.12.22
Who put all these leaves here
Fresh water is always goes down well
Update 02.12.22
Foxes are on high alert and not taking any chances
It's mating season, so a lot of territories are being marked, so if you're in the wrong one that might bring trouble. Better be on your guard.
This does not smell OK
Fox passing through
Update 25.11.22
Looking for food?
Off or not?
Dig yourself out of here
Update 04.11.22
Very quick fox
Already going?
Update 21.10.22
Wait for it then you can see the fox jump, on which it has landed is some netting which is very wobbly. Well done fox
Having a drink
Another day another drink
Is this how it is looking for Woodpigeons in the trees
Update 14.10.22
Why are they always so quick?
Hello, little hedgehog
You can help hedgehog this time of year, by putting out a bowl of water and some dry dog/cat food, just so they gain enough fat for hibernation. NEVER give them milk this upsets their tummies.
Take away meal
What did the fox actually take away, could you see it?
Fox caught a wood pigeon (NOT FOR OUR YOUNGEST PUPILS)
The fox has caught the pigeon, but how did it catch it, unless it had fallen out of the tree, which seems very unlikely. Foxes do not climb trees, but can jump up to a 2 m high.
Saving something for a rainy day
When a fox has caught a big meal it will bury (cache) anything that is too much, in this case a wing. It will come back to it later.
Time for a late night snack
The wing it had bury that morning, is still there. So the fox came back to look for it in the evening, when it was probably hungry.
Time to look after yourself
Foxes are opportunist, so any chance they can find a free meal they will take advantage off. In this case a trash can with some food remains.
Fox eating from trash
Mirror, mirror on the ground, who is the handsomest fox all-around?
Oh no, the itch is back
Time to go, or maybe not
It's finished its business, then it's time to go
Badger is back after months of no show
The draught has hit badger populations bad, because 80% of their diet consists of earthworms, which are very hard to come by when the ground is hard as rock.
Update 30.09.22
When you just cannot get rid of that itch
Foxes can carry fleas, which are usually cat fleas
Can you see what the food is the fox is carrying?
And another big meal is leaving our school grounds
It is very likely that our foxes have been keeping our Wood pigeon population under control, looking at the size of food it is carrying and the amount of wood pigeon feather scattered over the school grounds
What's on the floor?
Time to relax (just take a minute to enjoy this fox having a snooze)
This fox is feeling right at home by the look of it. It spent nearly 20 min. in the one location. So presumably it feels quite save here.
Forget about the cat, just look at the beetles, they are Devil’s coach-horse beetle
When they feel threatened they flick their tails up
Hi little hedgehog
Hedgehog on the move
Update 23.09.22
Fox on the move
And out he goes
Don't be scared
Little scent marking
Better be safe before going out
Bit skinny this fox
Little shrew a new visitor for the vine
Update 22.07.22
Sound up, fox whimpering
Injured fox
This fox had some trouble with another fox and is now injured.
Update 15.07.22
Afraid of the water bowl, new fox?
Can you see what the food is?
Remember our juvenile fox, much more confident now
To survive as a fox you have to be on your guard, well this one is a quick learner and is very alert
New fox is getting to know the place
No water, where is it gone?
Our little rabbit is still here
Update 01.07.22
Ron having a browse
Fluffy fox, look at the fluffy cheeks
Update 24.06.22
Snail pace
We normally don't see these very important snails they belong to the group of Mollusks which are a large group of invertebrate animals. They eat decaying waste from plants and other animals and sometimes the eat juice garden plants, which makes the them not very well loved by gardeners.
Hedgehogs on the go
Fox looking for something to eat
First time a juvenile fox has come on our school grounds, it is making the most of all the beatles, earthworms and anything else it can find to eat
This is the time of year that fox cubs are starting to move a way from their den, to look for food. Although this one is slightly early, because normally they will leave the den in July. This could be that due to the draught less food is available at the den site so they have to travel further afield to find food. Sometime the can travel up to 6 km away from their den in one night.
When your scared of your own reflection
Possibly this is the first time this fox has come across a water bowl and seen its own reflection. There is a big world around him to discover, stay safe little one. It looks rather cute with the big ears.
And this is how it is done, juvenile fox could have learned from this adult fox. Can you see the size difference?
Update 17.06.22
Rain or shine you still have to go out to get food
Powerful claws make good diggers
This badger is digging it's way out of the school grounds
Where's the fire?
Nosing around
Roaming our school grounds in search of food
You can see how early it gets light in the background
Leaving a calling card
One fox scent marks, so another fox knows who's territory it is
Sorry fox water has run out
What little critter is troubling you fox
Hedgehog is here again
Update 27.05.22
Help I have a follower
Dig, dig I'm out
Badger u-turn
No I'm staying in
When the water is all gone, you might as well put your paws in the bowls
Where is the way out?
Oh there it is
Fox - cat meeting, how is waiting outside the gate?
Harvestman
Although it looks like a long-legged spider, it isn’t one. It is closely related to spiders. Unlike the spiders, it has no silk glands so is not able to spin a web. It does not have fangs and does not produce venom.
It catches its insect prey by using hooks on the ends of its legs. These arachnids defend themselves by secreting a foul-smelling fluid. If they are caught, they are able to shed a leg to escape.
It catches its insect prey by using hooks on the ends of its legs. These arachnids defend themselves by secreting a foul-smelling fluid. If they are caught, they are able to shed a leg to escape.
Hedgehog
Update 20.05.22
It was busy with visiting badgers, we have more than one visiting badger can you see the difference?
Badgers in reverse
Foxes coming and going
Some have arrived really early in the evening
Fox leaving early in the morning
We can finally see which colour our visiting fox has.
Wait for it .......................... no not sure
New fox or Scruffy who's coat is in much better condition?
Not only the birds make use of the water bowl, it's a lifeline for this fox as well
What a handsome fox
When you know you've overeaten, because you have to dig your way out
Hedgehog
Update 06.05.22
So many badgers coming in and out
Hi newbie fox, what's up?
One very nervous fox trying to get out
Probably a new visiting fox, trying to get out. You can see it panting of distress at one point. Although foxes can get through holes as little as 13 cm in hight this one is not sure about it.
Bye little hedgehog
Update 29.04.22
Hedgehog foraging
Hedgehog on the move
They seem to show up everywhere
Hedgehogs are in decline, so that we have some many visiting is good sign, apparently there is lots to eat on our grounds
Take a moment to relax whilst having a look at the hedgehog looking for food
All is done in the pitch black, so their nose is working overtime looking for beatles, small mice, earthworm etc.
And that is why hedgehogs have spikes (video not for our younger viewers, suitable for pupils in year 5, year 6 and up PG)
Roling into a ball is a perfect way to survive an attack by a predator. This video is intense to watch, but has some great animal behaviour.
No meal, so you have to find another one
Ron found a meal as well, presumably a woodmouse, looking at the size of what went in
It has been really busy with all these badgers coming and going
Ron having a nose around the branch heap
Update 01.04.22
Ron is on high alert, but why?
Look at its pricked up ears and tail curling round, he is looking and listening at something we cannot see.
Ron is being told off, possibly by Ginger defending its territory.
So who will come out top fox dog? Listen to the sounds they are making and look at their body positions, curly back and ears flat in their necks.
Ron whimpering and feeling pretty sorry for itself
Still not over the shock
Badgers in and out
Look who's passing through
This hedgehog must be really hungry after the hibernation period
A nose working overtime
Still feeding
Other place, other hedgehog?
Update 25.03.22
Badger going out
Look who is out of hibernation
Take a close look at this hedgehog, it looks quite good no marks on the spines
Second hedgehog coming to visit
Look at this ones spines, clear marked and it has some ticks on its back, so clearly not in top condition
Meet Ginger
Never been so close to the camera, have a good look at what he looks like
Update 18.03.22
Someone has a muddy snout
Better hurry up
Time to go
Update 11.03.22
Very speedy badger in and out
Oh no, I forgot something
Lame fox having another try to get food
When food catching fails just have a drink
After the drink you continue looking for food
Lame fox in and out
Update 04.03.22
What is Ron the fox doing, answer the question by clinking the link underneath this video
Our lame fox hunting for food again.
Ears and nose are working overtime to locate where the food is, not sure what is it eating now, but is seems quite successful
View from the other side of the lame fox hunting
Tummy full time to go or maybe not?
What is roaming about behind the fence?
Our badger is back, it managed to get in once more. Welcome back
Update 25.02.22
On the hunt for some food
Lucky fox, you have to get your daily proteins to stay healthy
If the fox can't find any other prey, some juicy earthworms will give it some of the protein it needs, although it probably has to eat a lot.
Ron having a sniff
Update 11.02.22
Ron having a drink
A nose dive to catch food
Still looking for food
Ears are doing overtime
Someone's having a little snack
All those leaves
Nose is smelling something, look at it go
Ron also seems to like the left drinking bowl more
Update 04.02.22
Left or right, why is the fox going left one night and right the other?
You have a leaf on you
Look who showed up in broad daylight
As you can see it is on its guard, its all ears and aware of anything that could scare it away. Apart from its deformed leg its a stunning fox a real survivor.
Better make sure all is clear
No not save to go out that way
Ron is having second thoughts about leaving
Ron not satisfied with the state of the water bowls
This is a very beautiful fox, looks really healthy and well fed with a very warm fluffy fur coat. Is looking very relaxed and unstressed, although its ears are pricked up just in case.
Even in our orchard a fox showed up
Shouldn't you be hibernating?
Normally at this time of year hedgehogs are hibernating, but maybe because of the rise in temperature it woke up an decided to get some food. Hopefully it will go back to hibernate.
Update 28.01.22
Bendy Ron
Did you know that the gap under that fence is only 13 cm heigh, foxes are really good at slithering through small openings, clever foxes
What Ron can do, Scruffy can do as well, even with a painful paw
Oh no, I'm stuck
No, not going there
Time for a yawn
Update 21.01.22
Hello, is there any food here?
Watch how a fox catches its food, probably earthworms again
Full tummy, time to go
Scruffy is back
Sometimes you have to dig your way out
Scruffy in and out
Look at it stretching to come in
Update 14.01.22
Look at how careful the foxes listen before going in or out
Badger alert
Badgers are still coming, but not as frequent
Ron carefully coming in
Is it safe to go out?
Just sit down and think
Ron having a change of plan
Who's been here before?
The sense of smell is very good, so any scent mark from another fox is really important for them, it might be an intruder in their territory
Close up of munching fox
Update 17.12.21
Ron is back
Look who's here, back after months
Survival champion still going even with a broken leg, you eat well fox
The leg has healed as it is, but you can see the fox is not using it. What a tough cookie
Close up of the lame fox, beautiful full tail and great coat. Prepared for winter
And gone
What spooked Ron?
Who is this unknown fox
As you can see one eye has lost it's sparkle, so it probably has only one working eye.
Here it is again, does it dare to come in?
Update 10.12.21
Don't blinck or you'll miss it
Big ears, small body, long tail, can you see me?
Update 03.12.21
Hedgehog spotted, right corner below
Badgers coming and going out
It's a badger coming and going
Very healthy looking fox inspecting the grounds and leaving
Pompom leaving
They have been very active those foxes
Fox meet up, do they know each other?
Thirsty fox in freezing cold weather, look at the temperature
Update 26.11.21
Badgers coming in and leaving after a couple of hours of munching on our grounds
Foxes on a mission
Another one on the fox highway
Look at the fox using its nose to find things
Although foxes have great night vision, they also rely on their noses to find food and maybe other foxes
What's over here?
What a beautiful fox, looks the picture of good health, full bushy tail, thick fur
The only way is out
Two different foxes, one has a limp on the hind leg, but they both have those bushy tails.
Update 19.11.21
Apparently in a hurry
Just keeping to the background
Just leaving
Update 12.11.21
Lots of hedgehog activity
Is there anything to munch on here?
Fox checking out the camera
Going? Or maybe not!
Having a stroll and a sniff
No, shouldn't be here
Fox leaving its 'calling card'
That's wildlife for you
One fox visits, hours later the other sniffs it out and scent marks
No not the right spot
Quick sniff and off
Update 05.11.21
The badger and the fox ……
This is what Fox Behaviour Expert Prof. D Scott thinks is going on:
Looks like the badger is marking it as a territory. The Fox then comes along and tries to bury the badger sent with its nose. Presumably this is because the fox also wants it as a territory due to the fact that it’s on a border and it is the only area where the animals can pass through. So it looks like the fox is trying to cover the scent of the badger.
Lots of foxes visiting
Male fox by the looks of it
Just passing through
Badger scentmarking
Exploring badger
Update 22.10.21
Fluff yourself up fox
A very beautiful fox, a frequent visitor
Checking out the compost heap
Our regular badger in and out
If it doesn't fit you make it fit!
Badgers have great claws which the can use for digging or catching food. Here you see some digging in action.
Hedgehog not in a hurry, enjoy it going about its business
Update 14.10.21
Did the fox have a Vine sleepover…..?
Click on the link to find out
Fox at his favourite spot
Even in the day it still comes back
Look at its beautiful bushy tail, did you know they like to wrap it around their face when sleeping so it keeps nice and warm on a cold day.
Oh the badger also seems to like this place
Update 08.10.21
Guess who's rushing past the camera?
Where is the hedgehog going?
The fox, water bowl and the cat
You have to be agile to come in here, fox is a champion at it
Update 01.10.21
Some amazing badger and foxes footage
Foxes nocturnal????
'Nocturnal' fox having a good old scratch
Yes, it is nocturnal, fox with food can you see what it is?
Night time visitor on various days
And back again
Fox and cat living side by side
What a handsome badger
Badger having a nose round
Update 24.09.21
Hedgehog nearly too quick for the camera
Well fed male badger braving the rain
One fox comes in, the other is reluctant and doesn't and other one leaves
Tough cookie
This fox must be a very tough cookie. The paw doesn't look well, but it manages to move around and even get food, by the look of it.
Checking out the decking on a very warm summernight
New very shy fox, with deformed paw, having a drink. Approaching very carefully
Summer nights makes you thirsty
Now what can I find here?
Update 16.07.21
Look who's come to visit us again
What's not to like about this beautiful fox, we can finally see it's beautiful face
Thirsty again
Our injured fox is getting better, see it slither under the gate
Water is good here at school and off he goes
Let's check out the camera
Badger in .............. and badger out
Someones NOT happy with the other hedgehogs presence, some territorial behaviour between two hedgehogs
Better hide/roll into a ball, a hedgehog's way to survive an attack (bottom of the screen right you can see the ball breath)
Still not happy, more fighting
I need a drink
Slightly camouflaged our defeated hedgehog leaves
Update 09.07.21
Hedgehog heading home
Itchy hedgehog
I'm going
Fox drinking
Same night back for another drink, must be thirsty
Slinking under the fence, what a fox
Despite the camp over, this badger is taking it's chances
No, I'm going home, too wet!
Update 01.07.21
Have you been digging the hole?
Yes, this could be our digger
What is it trying to catch
Nearly nosediving to catch something
Just a moment to relax
Fox having a total bonkers moment
Fox checking on the compost again, daddy long legs (crane fly) flying past
That deserves a drink
Taking a moment to 'relax and think'
Off he goes (luckily his hind leg is healing again)
Don't blink you might miss the speedy hedgehog
Oh no, I forgot something
This one is also in a hurry, what's going on
Update 24.06.21
Start your morning with a refreshing drink Mr Fox
Come night time, unfortunately there was almost no water left
Look how the fox is using its paw to get the last traces of water out.
Another day, with more luck on having a drink
Another opening for the fox to get through, see how he's slinking through it
Mr Fox bouncing into the ground, just put on the accelerator
Badger entering
Don't worry I'm just passing through
Another day coming back for more at what our school grounds have to offer
Update 18.06.21
A very thirsty badger
The hegdehog is back
What's going on?
Off it went
Escape route
Mr Fox having a drink
Where's the drink gone?
Off he goes
What's over there?
Finding something to eat
Still nothing
Update 11.06.21
Badgers & foxes some of them seem injured, because they are limping.
Handsome badger in the rain
Just give it a shake
Go or no go?
Indicisive badger
This one has a slight limp on the back leg.
Sorry, Mr Fox no school today, but you were on time
Fox in bright daylight, notice how it is limping and not putting any weight on it. It looks a bit scruffy, hopefully it will be alright.
Same limping fox looking for a place to get in
Not the best way out today
Another day, walking slightly better
Longing to get out
Stunning juvenile fox
Update 21.05.2021
Badgers having a great time on our schoolgrounds.
Badger making a quick entrance
Badger investigating
Still not convinced
That itch
Sound up, badger shaking
Going for it?
Yep, going for it
The Vine's Banquet
Did you know that earthworms make out a big part of the badger's diet an important source of protein.
Do you want some as well?
Excuse me! That is not allowed on our schoolgrounds, now leave!
That's nature for you.
Fox trying to get out
How many attempts do you think he will do to get out?
Another attempt
Fox still struggling, badger no problems with it
Fence biting might help
Little bit of digging, maybe?
Nearly there
Work those hips
How unbelievable bendy is this fox? Did you notice how long its tail is, not so bushy yet, it looks quite a young fox.
Badger posing and listening
Do you notice how small and close to his head his ears are, well adapted for living in a burrow
What did the badger hear?
Where is the food?
Can you spot the hedgehog
Update 07.05.2021
Having repositioned the cameras resulted in new fantastic footage of badgers sniffing and chewing food, put your volume up to get the full experience.
Badger sniffing for food
He should work on his table manners smacking that loud
Little bit later still going, he fully relies on his nose to find the food, because it is totally dark
Looking elsewhere for food, not much luck though
Hedgehog on the go
Hedgehog looking for food
Badger entrance
Is there a badger party somewhere?
Hopefully they social distance. These are three different badgers, can you see the difference?
Badger having a munch
If you turn the volume up, you can hear it sniffing out the food and eat. It is pitch dark where it is, so it needs its nose to find the food.
Badger looking for food
Just can't get enough of it
Time to go
Look how agile it is
Update 23.04.2021
Hedgehog
Hedgehog looking for food
Speedy little woodmouse
Badger unable to pass through gate
Where are the earthworms?
Update 16.04.2021
Hedgehogs have come out of hibernation
Hedgehog on a mission
Hedgehogs are really speedy when they are walking. Having foxes and badgers visiting the schoolgrounds, they better walk fast, foxes and badgers being their main predators. Do you know what defence mechanism hedgehogs use to stay safe?
To find out more about the hedgehog please follow the link
Badger
Badger going places
Badger with an itch
Fox (vixen= female fox)
She is probably looking after some cubs in a den somewhere, who might be about 4 weeks old now.
Nosy fox
To find out more fox facts please follow the link
Update 26.03.21
Do you know what it is?
Little wood mouse nibbling away
Can you see how big its ears and eyes are all needed to make it a great nocturnal survivor
Off it goes
It must feel quite save eating its food on the spot, they normally would take it to their nest.
Still hungry, coming back for more
Wood mouse facts or continue for badger and fox footage
A new badger came to visit
This badger has one blind eye
Fox made a quick visit
Update 12.03.21
The badger is back
To let other badgers know you passed by and this is your territory, you scent mark.
Keeping it's distance
Our fox also made an appearance, look at his eyes.
Update 05.03.2021
What is roaming around in the dark?
Who is our new shy visitor
Very shy indeed
Now you can see our new visitor
Our stunning visitor reveals itself
As you can see the badger is using its great sense of smell to sniff out any food. As it is pitch dark, it is no wonder it bumps into our wildlife camera which doesn’t cause any interference with the animals.
Off it goes
After hopefully having eaten enough food, he leaves again to find some more elsewhere, or maybe return to his sett.
Look who came back
Have a look at how it left
Can you guess which animal it is? Watch at the right side of the screen carefully, it disappears very quickly, maybe you need to play it more than once to see it.
Look at the lower right side
Have you guessed what animal it is, then look at this clip to be sure
