GIVE HEDGEHOGS A CHANCE!

Sadly hedgehogs are hugely  in decline but we do have some in this parish. Look out for their footprints and their poo which will give an indication whether you have them in your vicinity.
Click on each photograph to find out where these hedgehogs were found.

Reports so far!

2015 sightings
  • Nov - Westview one hedgehog walking up the road.
  • Thought to have entered no 11. Westview reported Katherine then under fence to no 10 where it hibernated under fence reported Hilary.
  • Apperley park no 45 hedgehog disturbed security light said Vicky .
  • Also security light disturbed in Severn Way said Eileen.
  • Martha Mundy reported a hedgehog sighting over bridge at Wainlodes Hill 9.00 in the evening.
  • Nov - hedgehog at Pink Cottage Apperley Green.
  • Summer - hedgehog walking along road in Apperley Park.
  • Numerous hedgehogs being fed at Priory Farm Deerhurst.
  • July 2015 - the following hedgehog videos were taken by Steve Briegel -Apperley Park -it is thought they were disturbed from an overgrown area perfect for hedgehogs but cleared for building work. Steve and Christine now feed them in their garden . 












2016 sightings
  • Feb week 2 hedgehog spotted at Wightfield Cottages.
  • March week 2 hedgehog spotted at 48 Apperley Park. See video below.
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Way under fence for hedgehog between no. 11 and 10 Westview (ideal as hedgehogs like to move from one area to another easily).
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It was thought a hedgehog hibernated under this shed at 10 Westview reported Hilary.
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Hedgehog found in Westview whilst trimming hedge spotted it thank goodness.
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Hedgehog 48 Apperley Park.
A 10  POINT GUIDE TO SAVING OUR HEDGEHOGS.

1. Link your garden to others with a hole in the fence or under the fence to let the hedgehogs roam.
2. Plant a hedge instead of a fence.
3. Make your pond safe so hedgehogs can climb out.
4. Keep netting off the ground and make sure it is taut.
5. Create a wild area in your garden.
6. Check long grass and foliage before cutting.
7. Don`t stick a fork in the compost heap/bonfire before checking for hedgehogs first.
8. Keep drains covered.
9. Check for hedgehogs before strimming your lawn.
10. Create a woodpile.
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