As far as I can see the two young Hedgehogs visit every night and really enjoy their food. In fact they eat as though they hadn't eaten for a fortnight. This clip was taken with the Hitachi DVD camcorder set to night vision so movement will be a bit blurred.
In the same food dish there are also seeds for the early morning birds. The first to arrive at the moment is a Magpie closely followed by a group of Rooks all trying to fill their throat pouches as fast as they can. At this time when they are probably feeding their young their usual sociable nature becomes a bit strained. It was a pity there is no microphone with that camera so you will have to imagine the squawking and cawing going on.
I was pleased to see that there is a Hedgehog once again sleeping in the Hedgehog House, the first time for three days. I had a look to see at what time the hog entered the box and found this - The Hedgehog arrived for a late night snack and at the same time a Magpie arrived for its early morning feed. A minute or so later the hog made its bed in the house.
Have a great weekend observing the wildlife around you. You never know what is going to happen next.
By the way. I have just heard my first Cuckoo, not just of this Spring but the first I have heard in a few years.
Love that last video John.
ReplyDeleteDay shift taking over from the night shift lol
That's just how I thought of it Keith. The Magpie was particularly early. They don't usually arrive for another hour.
ReplyDeleteA nice set of videos, John. The Magpie and the hog certainly made strange bedfellows... so to speak :)
ReplyDeleteWell done on the Cuckoo, I haven't heard or seen one for at least three years, they used to be such a common sight and sound!
Thank you Jan. They do indeed. The Magpie was really early this morning.
ReplyDeleteI had to listen carefully as sometimes a particular Collared Dove call can sound something like a Cuckoo but this time the call was definite. As with you they have become very scarce here these past few years. At one time it was a popular 'race' as to who could hear them earliest in the year.
A wonderful set of clips John, I especially enjoyed the last one of the well mannered Magpie and the obliging Hedgehog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. I think the Magpie was being very cautious of all those spines ;)
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