The Hedgehog in your Garden

March 4, 2024
Hedgehog

We opened our 2024 season with our AGM in Field Dalling Villagers’ Hall and followed it with an illustrated talk by Jan Smith on the hedgehog in your garden.

Jan was a very enthusiastic and friendly speaker and is very knowledgeable on her subject. Her passion for protecting our hedgehog population springs from her years of work as an RSPCA volunteer and with the team of volunteers who looked after the Peregrine Falcons at Norwich cathedral.

She took us through the statistics of the sharp decline in hedgehog numbers, particularly in rural areas, the life cycle of the hedgehog, hibernation, habitat, and where it all goes wrong, which includes a lengthy list of hazards. She showed us how to deal with the various issues that cause them harm and explained that if we find a hedgehog in trouble we should call any of the local hedgehog rescue centres and they will come and collect it.

Jan and her fellow volunteers carry a hedgehog emergency kit at all times. The two key point to remember if you do have hedgehogs in your garden is to make sure they can travel through the fences into neighbouring gardens, and leave out fresh water all year round. To learn more visit https://www.hedgehogstreet.org/

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