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Tuesday 10 May 2022

Hedgehog return

I set the infra-red camera up as usual to catch the foxes having their evening meal. First up was Sue the female.
Next was Junior now an adult in fine form. He always lets the ladies go first.
Then there was the suprise of the evening, a hedgehog, not been seen for more than 2 years since their home was destroyed by the use of a strimmer on a neighbours grass. Two died and the others fled.
It really made my day to think that in a couple of months time I could have a garden full of animals again.

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  1. David M. Gascoigne,10 May 2022 at 11:12

    How utterly delightful to have the hedgehog revisit. I hope they become permanent residents and bring you joy every day. All the best, Mike. David

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    1. Mike Attwood11 May 2022 at 21:02

      They should stay around David. I feed them with the best food. They used to eat out of my hand until that terrible day. Take care.
      Mike.

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  2. Richard Pegler10 May 2022 at 14:57

    That's wonderful news, Mike! I'm wondering (tongue in cheek) if there's been some sort of exchange going on between your garden and mine as I've had a couple of sightings of Fox recently - also for the first time in possibly a couple of years. We're only about 150 miles apart!

    Best wishes - stay safe - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood11 May 2022 at 21:09

      Knowing the animal world Richard I suppose that is possible for animals to travel that far. Perhaps pidgeon post could have been used. Take care.
      Mike.

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  3. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek16 May 2022 at 19:23

    Hi Mike
    the hedgehog has remembered where there is good stuff to snack on, of course he will come back there and the foxes are not a big threat, he is initially protected by the spikes
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood17 May 2022 at 23:59

      The hedgehogs vanished a couple of years ago when a neighbour killed several with a piece of garden machinery. The foxes get on well with the hogs, I have pictures of them feeding together out of the same dish. Take care Frank.
      Mike.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.