Where have all the hedgehogs gone?

[squeek]

yes hopefully they will be safe specially now Bonfire night.

[squeek]

Originally Posted by Fritillary

I live in berkshire and I dont see a lot around here, but it is not difficult to think that most of them are killed by cars.

I do some volunteer job with a mammal group. I am introducing data about number of mammals killed on roads over all UK. Hedgehogs are among the first 3rd since I see. Lot of rabbits and squirrels too.

hi, will you be able to let us know your findings about road kills in the UK ?

[Sue B]

Especially for Squeek- I am sure they were safe in my neighbours
woodpile, as he never has a bonfire

[squeek]

thats good Sue

lucky for us none of the neighbours here have had a fire this year.
we've only ever seen one hedgehog here but i expect they are out there
hope to see some one day.

[dickybird]

got home last night-and there was one of the hedgehogs running about my drive. i have about 3 that i recognise,a very large male(?) that i havent seen for a while(maybe hibernating) and two smaller ones. i have many areas in my garden where hedgehogs can sleep/hide etc. i never have a bonfire without checking it first and dont use slug pellets--or anyother chemical that could harm wildlife. unfortunately there are some near me who do and every year i find at least one dead in the lane(not run over)
however last year i counted 9 dead on one stretch of road alone. an estate of old houses was in the process of being demolished nearby.

dickybird

[squeek]

thats terrible db