Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 9:38:53 GMT
Even better news Paul!
Whilst we have never seen Hedgehogs in our back garden due to its enclosed nature, many of my neighbours had them visit in the 1990's. I know its a horrible way of assessing the HH population but around here I used to see at least 2-3 roadkill per week in the 90's. The last 10 years not a single one until this year when I have come across two. Perhaps they are on the increase again. Many people blame the use of slug killing pellets but far more of these and other garden pesticides were used in the 70's ,80's and 90's when Hedgehog were higher in number.
I hope your HH take to your new box!
Whilst we have never seen Hedgehogs in our back garden due to its enclosed nature, many of my neighbours had them visit in the 1990's. I know its a horrible way of assessing the HH population but around here I used to see at least 2-3 roadkill per week in the 90's. The last 10 years not a single one until this year when I have come across two. Perhaps they are on the increase again. Many people blame the use of slug killing pellets but far more of these and other garden pesticides were used in the 70's ,80's and 90's when Hedgehog were higher in number.
I hope your HH take to your new box!