RSPB nature reserves in Yorkshire have united to provide a taste of luxury for snoozing hedgehogs looking for warm, winter accommodation.
Autumn
is the time when hedgehogs start to think about finding somewhere snug to spend
the coldest months, so three reserves in the county have launched an innovative
house-building programme that will see hedgehog estates spring up from
Bridlington to Barnsley.
As
part of Time for Bed season, which runs throughout October and November,
visitors to RSPB Old Moor, RSPB Fairburn Ings and RSPB Bempton Cliffs will be
able to join in and try their hand at building and decorating the hoggy homes.
Liz
Hirst, RSPB communications manager, said: “It’s really easy to Step Up for
Nature to give hedgehogs a helping hand as they settle down in a cosy spot to
see out the winter.
“Just
using a cardboard box, a bin liner and some dry leaves, twigs and moss, we’ll
be creating DIY hedgehog shelters and showing visitors how easy it easy for
them to help hedgehogs at home.”
Some
lucky hogs will be able to bag a five-star home, as purpose-built hedgehog
houses, on sale in RSPB shops, will also go out on reserves.
And
as well as a spot of house-building, visitors to the reserves will be able to
take part in a wide variety of activities, from following the hedgehog quiz
trail, to making a bug house or adding a dream to the wildlife dreamcatcher.
For more information about what’s
happening on RSPB reserves in Yorkshire, visit www.rspb.org.uk/yorkshire
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