Hedgehogs

[jd_1984]

We found 4 in the garden in October last year, they were rustling about in the bushes. Now, I am certain that they hibernate, but wondering if we will see them again anytime soon? I was fascinated, never had them in the garden before. I was told that if they feel settled somewhere they will stay for years?

[NazNomad]

Hedgehogs will often wake up during hibernation and move to another nest, possibly built by itself or by another hedgehog. One hedgehog will often build more than one nest, so because of this there are of this there are often more nests than hedgehogs, and it is not uncommon to find a hedgehog nest not containing a hedgehog.

So yes, you might see one on the move before Winter is over.