Tuesday 29 March 2011

The Charge of the Spiked Brigade

I know there have been at least two different Hedgehogs visiting most nights but last night was the first time this year  I have seen two at the same time. Early on there was a bit of a kerfuffal while I was filming but it took place in a shady area where it was too dark for the camera to see. That ended with each hog going its own way. A short while later one returned and was quietly crunching dried mealworms when the second returned.

This time it was the charge of the spiked brigade and the first (Horatio I think) ended up sat in a water bowl:



As is normal only pride was hurt and once again each Hedgehog went its separate way. Once they had departed I put fresh water in the bowl and some more mealworms in the feeder in case one or more returned. It was about 4 a.m. when one dropped by for a quick snack before their dawn bedtime.

If you enjoy seeing and reading about Hedgehogs then I recommend a visit to the blog Twosie the Hedgehog where there is always plenty of hog activity.

18 comments:

  1. That was so funny John! what a brilliant tactic to roll up in a bowl - you really can't get barged out of the way! I was a bit concerned at first that he landed in the waterbowl head down and might have drowned!

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  2. Hi John, we got a great laugh out of your hedgie clip, despite the fact that the poor laddie in the bowl got himself a bit wet. You get some wonderful hedgie clips, you know - I think back to the one where the hedgie tips the water in the water bowl up all over himself.
    Thanks too for the mention :)

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  3. It definitely made me laugh Matron. The Hedgehog seemed to fit exactly in the dog bowl.

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  4. The upset bowl happened again last night Twosie. That was filmed on my camcorder but I haven't checked it yet. The bowl ups and smacks the hedgie on the nose so it tries to bite the rim of the dish in retaliation.

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  5. That was absolutely hilarious John, I couldn't believe how much strength it used! I suppose it was the hog equivalent of getting thrown in the swimming pool :)

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  6. We really shouldn't laugh at others misfortunes Jan but it was so funny to watch it still makes me laugh.

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  7. Hi John,
    Lovely film! Our hedgehog (Spikey, very original I know) has finally returned and is munching his way through the mealworms I put out every night. I am hopeful that I may get some footage or photo`s at some point!
    J
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  8. I hope this isn't a duplicate comment, as I thought I just posted one!

    I think this shot into the bowl is a two-pointer! It is quite startling and humorous to see the hedgehog plop into the bowl just so. If you ever need a pick me up, this video would cheer you up in a minute :)

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  9. Thank you John. Never a dull moment with wild animals about. Pleased Spikey has returned and hope you manage to get some photos or video.

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  10. It is, you did Glo - senior moment? I know those only too well lol.
    Maybe I should erect a low basketball hoop, or soccer goal posts.

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  11. Great capture John, good to see you are getting plenty of hedgehog visits. It's always fascinating to see their behaviour :-)

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  12. Terrific piece of night time wrestling action.

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  13. Fascinating clip John. They certainly have some strength don't they.

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  14. Brilliant.......they are more entertaining than i would have ever dreamed.

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  15. Thank you Shirl. Never a dull moment, especially when there is more than one at a time.

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  16. Yes Frank, they don't believe in holding back if they want something.

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  17. They must have Keith as the bowl complete with hedgehog gets moved at one point.

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  18. They are Adrian - not the shy creature which always seems to curl up in a ball that we expect.

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Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoyed the pictures. Any comment, or correction to any information or identification I get wrong, is most welcome. John

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