"Doug" wrote

From the size of its droppings, which are of human proportions, something
quite big is getting into my garden at night.


From a web site devoted to UK animal poo.... Badger....

"Faeces can be very variable – soft and even runny when they have been
eating worms, or solid and firm, like a large, fat sausage, when eating
wheat or fruit.
Where badgers are common, these are generally deposited in shallow pits, but
are more generally just left on the surface. Easily recognised by sweet,
musky smell."

Probably Badger then, a webcam should confirm it and be a hit on YouTube,
put out some fresh unsalted peanuts which they can't resist and you should
get a good view and it might just stop them bothering with the pond looking
for tasty treats. Lucky you.


-- Regards
Bob Hobden
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from the W.of London. UK