They Encroached From Behind…
Clan members shuffled, snuffled and scuffled
Into view, lurching, searching out
Scattered nuts on woodland floor;
Rustling, tussling cubs hurried,
Scurried unafraid, feeding, heeding
Every sound, even those muffled,
Which upon their safety would thus cast doubt…
Then from behind me, snorting and cavorting
From another hole concealed,
Two adults climbed, oblivious to my presence;
Approaching, encroaching, they passed close by,
Their shyness clearly receding.
Yet soon a disturbance was heard, if fleeting
And the badgers vanished apace, their fear revealed…
Pete Ray
13th June 2021
Watching badgers 9th June, 2021.
Two large badgers emerged from behind me, joining others to feed on peanuts.
I felt like I was the silent watcher and the badgers were being tolerant of my presence, as long as I remained motionless…
Remarkable moments…
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.