... when the leaves are falling and we start thinking of clearing them up. A timely reminder that Hedgehogs are looking for somewhere to hibernate ...so before we put a fork into piles of leaves or compost we need to think Hedgehog. Also bonfires need to be checked before lighting .. a Hedgehog could have moved in overnight.
Another worrying event this year is the mild weather we've had has caused the Hedgehogs to have late litters .. these little souls will not be heavy enough to make it through the winter if they go into hibernation, so if you do see a young hedgehog please don't leave it .. hand it to your nearest rescue centre where they will feed it up till it's big enough to hibernate.