Do You Know What Animal Has Done This Please?

Question

this hole has suddenly appeared in my garden. there are foot prints. do you know what’s done it please?

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Answer 1

It looks like a good sized hole but I can't tell for sure because there is nothing nearby for size comparison. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-and-garden-holes.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/birds-digging-lawn.htm