Eurasian Badger Sett Cam, Saaremaa

A Living Badger Sett

This camera watches over an active badger sett, a sprawling underground fortress dug by Eurasian badgers (Meles meles) across many generations. The bare-earth ramps, spoil heaps and dark tunnel mouths in view are the hallmarks of an occupied den, continually maintained and enlarged by its resident clan.

The Boreal Woodland of Saaremaa

The sett sits within the mixed boreal forest of Saaremaa, the largest island of Estonia. Pines, spruces and birches shelter a quiet, undisturbed habitat where badgers thrive alongside the island's rich woodland fauna, far from busy roads and settlements.

Wildlife to Watch For

Beyond the resident badgers, the sett often draws opportunistic visitors — red foxes, raccoon dogs, pine martens and roe deer all pass through the frame. Songbirds and small rodents forage among the excavated mounds, making every visit a chance to glimpse the wider forest food web.

About the Camera

This live feed is part of Estonia's network of nature cameras, offering an unscripted window onto wild mammal behaviour. It supports public engagement with wildlife conservation and gives viewers worldwide a rare, intimate look at one of Europe's most secretive burrowing animals.