Made In Britain

How Long Do Hedgehogs Live?

It’s often said that wild hedgehogs in the UK live for 2 – 3 years on average. This is true as far as it goes. But it’s really just a headline statistic, and as with so many things, the devil’s in the detail. When we look at the detail of how long hedgehogs live well see a much more complex picture. And we’ll start to understand why our support for hedgehogs, particularly autumn juveniles, is so essential for the future of hedgehogs in the UK.

What do Wood Pigeons Eat?

Love them or loathe them, the wood pigeon, (Columba Palumbus), is a common sight in most of our gardens. Once a shy, woodland bird wood pigeons are thriving in the UK – and they seem to always be hungry! So let’s take a look at what precisely these birds eat, and why, at a time when so much wildlife is under threat, wood pigeons are doing so well.