Life's so drokking fantastic because (the rebirth)

[NapalmKev]

Sometimes, it's just the simple things. Sat out in the garden on a warm evening with a glass of wine or two, listening to multiple hedgehogs snuffling around. They seemed appreciative of the mealworms and water I'd put down for them...



(Apologies for the grainy photo — digital zoom and taken at dusk with no flash...)

Cheers

Jim

Nice one, Jim. We've got a couple of Hedgehogs living under our shed, always like to leave something out for them.

Cheers

[Mardroid]

I saw a programme the other day suggesting they'd become endangered. The programmes suggested their sole province was a particular London park although I was a bit skeptical about that. I know they've declined in numbers, but even so. I might have misheard what the commenator was saying, to be fair. I'm sure they mean in London though, not the whole country.

I'm glad those little spikey criiters are doing well in your gardens anwyay. Thanks for sharing the photo Jim.


I think last time I saw one in the wild was in a neighbor's garden back when I lived in Hither Green (a district in Lewisham, South-East London). The middle -aged lady put out milk and stuff like that for it.

I've found out since then, that's not the type of stuff you're supposed to leave out. Your better off leaving cat food, atlhough I've no doubt meal-worms are good for them too, being close to their own natural  diet.

[Jim_Campbell]

I saw a programme the other day suggesting they'd become endangered. The programmes suggested their sole province was a particular London park although I was a bit skeptical about that. I know they've declined in numbers, but even so. I might have misheard what the commenator was saying, to be fair. I'm sure they mean in London though, not the whole country.

The numbers have declined catastrophically in the last fifty years — the figures I heard were 30-odd million to a million-and-a-half or so.

And, yeah, mealworms are definitely allowed. I actually bought some proper approved hedgehog food, which they completely ignored in favour of the worms. Apparently, it's really important to put water out for them in the hot weather because they dehydrate.

Cheers

Jim

[Hawkmumbler]

I always leave a bowl of water out for the cats anyway. So though I never thought of it being used by Hedgehogs, our garden backs onto a woody public park, it's nice to suddenly realise you've been helping them somewhat. I'll give the meals worms a try, thanks Jim.

[Old Tankie]

Wonderful start to the day; just found out a close family member has been given the all clear on a health issue; our son has got the release date for his American comic project; and me and the missus have just sung "Happy Birthday" down the phone to our wonderful four year old grand-daughter, (not sure what she made of it!!).

[von Boom]

Wonderful start to the day; just found out a close family member has been given the all clear on a health issue; our son has got the release date for his American comic project; and me and the missus have just sung "Happy Birthday" down the phone to our wonderful four year old grand-daughter, (not sure what she made of it!!).

That does sound like a great day! More great ones to ya Tankie!

[Old Tankie]

Thanks very much mate.

[ZenArcade]

Good to hear OT. Z

[Old Tankie]

Cheers Z.

[Grugz]

aye,good one tankie!

[Old Tankie]

Thanks Grugz.

[Something Fishy]

I saw a programme the other day suggesting they'd become endangered. The programmes suggested their sole province was a particular London park although I was a bit skeptical about that. I know they've declined in numbers, but even so. I might have misheard what the commenator was saying, to be fair. I'm sure they mean in London though, not the whole country.

The numbers have declined catastrophically in the last fifty years — the figures I heard were 30-odd million to a million-and-a-half or so.

And, yeah, mealworms are definitely allowed. I actually bought some proper approved hedgehog food, which they completely ignored in favour of the worms. Apparently, it's really important to put water out for them in the hot weather because they dehydrate.

Cheers

Jim

we used to get several of them around my house but sadly I haven't seen one in years.  Such a shame.

[Something Fishy]

congrats Tankie.

[Mattofthespurs]

Football is nearly back 

Went to my first pre season friendly today to watch Peterborough v Spurs Under 21's.
Good game. 3-2 to Peterborough although they barely deserved it.

[Dark Jimbo]

Tord is back on the board!