🌿🏡 Calling all UK homeowners! Want to become a wildlife hero from the comfort of your garden? WWF UK is urging you to make a simple yet impactful change: create ‘hedgehog highways’! 🦔✨
Here’s how you can help: carve a gap about the size of a CD case (13x13cm) at the bottom of your garden fence. This small but mighty action allows hedgehogs to roam freely in search of food and shelter. Remember, teamwork makes the dream work, so chat with your neighbours before making the cut!
Since 1995, hedgehog numbers have plummeted by over 65% due to habitat loss. Gardens serve as crucial habitats, and by connecting them with safe passageways, you’re giving hedgehogs a fighting chance to thrive.
🌼 More ways to create a hedgehog-friendly haven:
1. Let grass and plants grow wild in one corner; it’s perfect for hedgehog nests.
2. Provide water sources like shallow ponds or water-filled saucers.
3. Steer clear of using pesticide-laden invertebrates. Hedgehogs love munching on these pests!
Meanwhile, the RSPB has also called on us to lend a hand to our feathered friends during chilly months. Birds need extra energy to stay warm, so why not offer them some tasty treats? You can put out kitchen scraps like mild grated cheese, bruised fruit, or dry porridge oats. Or, get creative and make high-energy bird cakes. 🐦🍂
But remember, not all foods are suitable: avoid cooking fats from roasts as they can harm birds’ feathers.
Spread the word and let’s help our local wildlife flourish! 🌍💚