
1 Feb 2025 : Mixed weather this weekend so we decided to take a trip over to Rydal Water and the Glen Rothay Hotel / Badger Bar.
This hotel has been feeding badgers in the grounds for decades and comes equipped with a webcam so you can watch to see if they arrive, which is far from guaranteed.
We watched the webcam and saw nothing except a cat and a rat , but at 10pm I moved outside and sat in the dark watching and hoping. At around 10.30pm a lone Badger approached and took a bite full of food before being startled by another hotel resident that had seen it on the webcam and came out running to look. How someone thinks ruching towards a wild animal isn’t going to spook it is beyond me, but there you go.
Anyway , I was honoured to have been able to watch it approach , have a quick snack and run away. I only managed a few poor shots but have included them for interest rather than quality ! I would recommend a visit to the Badger Bar if you are in the area, but maybe pick a quiet day and be prepared to wait.
To view the badger webcam click here