There are certain advantages to finishing work at three o'clock in the morning, not least the fact that there is no traffic on the way home but this morning I discovered a whole new one. When I arrived home I started to watch a programme that I had recorded, while trying to decide whether to go to bed or stay up and watch the Grand Prix. I was about thirty minutes into the programme when the cat started to behave oddly so I looked out of the window thinking that there might be another cat lurking and upsetting him. It wasn't a cat that I saw but two badgers, munching their way through the bird food that was still on the lawn! These creatures are supposed to be easily startled, but not these two. They ignored the fact that there was a very excited female standing peering through the patio door, fully lit, and were completely unfazed when I rushed upstairs to get my camera and opened the bedroom window to take a couple of photos, complete with flash. Unfortunately the quality of the photos is not good and the battery died after the second one but I feel very privileged to have had the company of these nocturnal visitors.
I think that maybe a decent camera should be next on my wish list!
For anyone who is wondering about the title, over here in England we have a regular series of programmes called Autumnwatch and Springwatch during which, amongst other things, they try desperately to present glimpses of badgers with carefully concealed cameras, often to no avail. The presenters are Chris Packham and Kate Humble.
Apologies too to any farmers reading this as I do appreciate that they are not your favourite animals but this was an event that I really wanted to share.
Nothing creative to show at the moment as I have been working on my show quilt and so can't reveal that just yet.
Until next time enjoy whatever you are doing at whatever time of the day or night.
Maggi
