Badger setts, fox earths and rabbit warrens can look similar from a distance. This field guide compares entrance shape, spoil, smell and habitat so you can tell them apart.

Practical planting, pond safety and night-time access tips to help badgers forage and travel without encouraging a sett.

Badger setts are easy to misread. This field guide covers the signs that confirm one — entrance shape, fresh spoil heaps, latrines, tracks and bedding.