European hedgehog
Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds. Famously covered in spines, hedgehogs like to eat all sorts of bugs and crunchy beetles.…
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Hedgehog Hotspots
Tell us about your hedgehog sightings in Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside, and help us understand how these precious creatures are faring in our region.
Hedgehog facts and information
What do hedgehogs eat? When do hedgehogs hibernate? Where is my nearest hedgehog rescue? All of your questions about these once-common garden favourites answered.
Hedgehog survey results 2021
Our 2021 hedgehog survey was bigger than ever, with 1,356 of you telling us when you last saw a hedgehog. Here’s what we discovered about the fortunes of hedgehogs in Lancashire, Manchester and…
The results of our hedgehog survey are in
They’re snuffly, cute and loveable, they’re a little bit weird and completely wonderful; but when was the last time you saw a hedgehog?
Hedgehog in the road
My wild act for day 23 started unexpectedly early. Bang on midnight to be exact.
Hedgehog survey results 2022
This year, an incredible 1,201 of you took part in our annual hedgehog survey. Here's what the results tell us about the state of hedgehogs in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.
Hedgehog survey results 2023
Now in its fifth year, we conducted our annual Hedgehog Hotspots survey once again this autumn. Hundreds of you took the time to report your sightings; here’s what we learned about how hedgehogs…
Hedgehog survey results 2024
We conducted our annual Hedgehog Hotspots survey again this autumn, now in its sixth year. Here's what we learned about how these much-loved creatures are faring in our region.
The results of our 2020 hedgehog survey
We were overwhelmed by the response to our 2020 hedgehog survey. A fantastic 1,085 of you submitted your hedgehog sightings, and the results are finally in.
One in a million: The hedgehog in my garden!
On July 31st at 11pm, only weeks after our dog died, I first sighted the hedgehog in the rockery and took a close-up photograph with my mobile.
What should I do if I see a hedgehog in my garden?
There's a hedgehog in my garden, what should I do?
Advice and signposting for feeding hedgehogs, helping an injured hedgehog, creating hedgehog homes and hallways and boosting the population of our beloved mammals.
Advice and signposting for feeding hedgehogs, helping an injured hedgehog, creating hedgehog homes and hallways and boosting the population of our beloved mammals.