A Visitor Came

Had an early visitor last night. It was the very large one. Due to its size and i am pretty sure it is a male i have decided to call him Hugo.

I put out an extra feeding dish behind the lodge and the one that came was Hugo. I believe though not 100% sure, that it is he that has taken up residence in the lodge, but will need to confirm this.

If that is so, then the likleyhood of the patter of tiny feet being born in the lodge Could well diminish. But i want to be optomistic on this, and need to confirm just whom the tennant is.

It was 20:15 that Hugo appeared at the feeding dish.

This morning is filled with honour and privelege. Before autumn 2008 i put out a hedgehog house. Covering it in roofing felt to make it extra dry.

To my knowlege was not used during our harsh winter. But this morning was doing a spot of tidy up and happen to put my hand into the tunnel and towards the back.

One can only imagine my joy when i felt spikes. My house is being used by one of my visitors. What a privalege that it has chosen to use the facilities.

dropped In For A Bite

Was in luck tonight. This hedgehog had called in for some food. Looks to me like it was the first one that i had seen. Pity its back was to me and i did not want it to run off. Leaned out the window to get this photo.

Very Large Hedgehog

Happen to look out the window again and seen this very large one walking along the path. Dashed out with camera and it went into a corner. Just could not get over the size of it. But did not curl up which was good.

Luckily for me, the hedgehog came back an hour later. Was looking for food almost under the bay window. Threw out some mealworms to get its attention whilst i got the camera. Was able to open window and lean out to get a photo.

Visitor Tonight

Happen to look out the window tonight and seen a rather large hedgehog out in the garden 25/03/09 at approx 22:25. Went out and had a look and could see it was in good health. Unfortuately by the time i went back and set the camera up it had gone. None the less my second visit this year.

First Visitor for 2009

This is the first hedgehog to come in that i have seen, for the start of the hedgehog diary. Recorded on the 19/02/09. At approx 10pm.

Was so surprised to see it had to set up the camera and flash.

Cant tell at this point if it is one from last year. Suspect it is an adult, but because of hibernation will have lost a fair bit of weight. I did take the time to record its weight though and it came in at 480 gr. Not a great photo as it curled up very quick when i approached it. Looking forward to seeing more throughout the year.