Badger Mäger Meles meles
It was 5 o’clock in the morning. By its behaviour it could be understood that the arrival was not a resident of this den – it moved extremely silently, sniffed the surroundings, approached the den opening sneaking low down. A description as in a detective story because the eyes of the stranger are also covered by a black mask.
VIDEO: Nice to be outdoors after winter
Badger Mäger, common names also määr or kähr Meles meles
In fact, as the videos show, the badgers in the web camera have been out for longer periods only for three days. Trail cameras in several locations in Estonia show however that badgers went out already after the so-called cold spell on January 27th.
VIDEO: Seal life
Video recorded by Fleur, LK forum
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Grey seal Hallhüljes Halichoerus grypus
The old seal bulls with their dark fur and the necks decked with skin folds that are covered with fighting scars split up the territories between themselves, in order to be near the females when the suckling ends, since their heat period starts then.
VIDEO: Partridges in thawing snow
Video Ahto Täpsi
Photo Arne Ader
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A flock pf grey partridges were busy in Sahargu village in Viru County under the branches of spruces. A passing caterpillar scared the birds into a run, tails white from thawing snow…
Partridge; Grey partridge Nurmkana Perdix perdix
Towards the end of October last year, partridges formed groups that keep together until spring – however the winter will turn out, it is easier to be in a group and there are more watchful eyes to recognize threats.
VIDEO: Snow cooled down grouse display
Video Ahto Täpsi
Photos Arne Ader
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Black grouse Teder Tetrao tetrix
During the first great and lasting thaw in February black grouse mating displays, or leks, certainly could be seen. See earlier article : LINK
More snow fell, and the grouse again sit in birches or alders, feeding on the catkins and buds.
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