Who Needs Therapy When There's Wildlife to Watch

We have had several great nights of wildlife watching and a 100% success rate, so far, with our visitors seeing the badgers. I like to think of our wildlife watching as frugal fun. Getting out into nature and observing wildlife can be free, if you take the time to learn a little about the environment and the habitats in which the wild birds and animals live.

It may surprise many to know that foxes and badgers can happily co-exist within the same area, feeding together and even sharing the same sett and den locations. Often, the badgers arrive along with the foxes and share the dog biscuits and peanuts we put out to supplement their diets.

Here at Frugaldom, we have regular visits prom the pine martens, who are always wary of the foxes and badgers but will often stand their ground, watching from the safety of their favourite tree. Their tree has a feeding platform that sees an assortment of birds and even mice visiting for snacks.

One if the more colourful visitors is the greater spotted Woodpecker. Seen here is a male bird, easily identified by his bright red patch behind his head. Everything loves peanuts, even the fox eats them. So, too, will the goats and ponies, given half the chance of finding them. 😆

Nature can be all the therapy you need. Fresh air, a little bit of comfort and some time to relax, unwind, de-stress and recharge can reap huge health benefits. Simple living, simple pleasures, simple solutions... It costs from as little as £5 per month to join 'Friends of Frugaldom' and enjoy access anytime to what we consider to be a wildlife wonderland. Overnight parking costs £15 for campervans or motorhomes up to 7.5m

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We are located in southwest Scotland, between Newton Stewart and Stranraer, just 5 miles off the main A75 near Kirkcowan. Email frugaldom@gmail.com for further details or to book a wildlife watch.