EyeonNature

Readers' observations on nature

Readers' observations on nature

Recently on a bright afternoon, I saw a hedgehog scuttle across our garden to the compost heap where he tucked into an old turkey bone and cat food. Then he trundled off again. I thought that hedgehogs hibernated all winter.

Jennifer Lewis, Co Wicklow

Hedgehogs wake up regularly during hibernation and if they are hungry will go in search of food.

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