Since the surroundings of the beautiful (late?) Saxon church at Hemblington are absolutely ideal for hedgehogs (isolated, little traffic, loads of hedges and compost piles etc) the Friends of the Church wildlife crew seem to be high on the list of potential rehousers - which is terrific!
Our latest tenant was found in a car maintenance pit: hence his name: Pitt! He's a young male who has been restored to full health and expected weight by Hedgehog Rescue heroine Annie. She brought him over just before dark and released him in an ideal part of the churchyard: needless to say, after a quick nibble he disappeared under the hedge! (The white blobs are non-toxic markings so we can keep an eye out for him!)
(When we opened the lid of the hedgehog box, it contained two hibernating Peacocks)
2 comments:
Hi David,
The incredible network of hedgehog volunteers do an amazing job which goes un-noticed by the vast majority of the public. With my own interest in these garden visitors not getting started until the first National lockdown, I'm thoroughly enjoying their antics from the comfort of my study doorway. That magnificent churchyard looks perfect for our spiky friends - good work all round! - Dylan
Thanks for the feedback, Dylan!
Yes: the Hedgehog rescue people and volunteers like the hedgehog team at Hemblington are unsung heroes. At the church a group of volunteers have been feeding and watering the resident hedgehogs (and other mammals including Muntjacs, Rabbits, Hares and - of course - Rats) all year.
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