Badgers within Birr Castle Demesne

In this video, you will see the unusual method the badger uses to gather materials such as foliage to make its sett! A badger sett is the burrow that the badger sleeps in!
This peculiar method of gathering materials can be seen to be quite effective for the badger! The gathering of this material is used as comfortable bedding for the badger!
Did you know that badger setts are protected under Irish legislation?
The protection of this marvelous species and its enclosure ensures the survival of this beautiful species long into the future!