The badgers with gifted peanuts, they know the area well and will forage in the sheltered areas later, away from the effects of the frost.

One of the badgers moving forward, searching for peanuts at the start of the night. The moonlight creating dark and light patterns amongst the trees. #mammals

The rain has brought earthworms to the surface and the badgers are working the fields. Vibration from footsteps (or light from a torch) will send the worm back underground but badgers are experts. #mammals

Collecting in a large bundle of grass bedding just in case in does rain.

Mr Arbuckle making the most of the plum season, enjoying the sweet juicy flavour. He has no problem sniffing out the last one. #mammals

There are no plum trees in the hedges near Mr Arbuckle so I bring him some seasonal windfalls, he clearly enjoys them. #mammals

The cub was quite excited to see the two grooming badgers although they were clearly not going to be interrupted.

Cub on his way to some food, he knows where it will be.

Two cubs have made their appearance at the sett, one is more adventurous than the other and will even jab at the much bigger adult badgers if they are in the way.

Mr Arbuckle thoroughly enjoying his share of a sweet and juicy pear.