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.
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!
ReplyDeleteHi 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks too for the mention :)
It definitely made me laugh Matron. The Hedgehog seemed to fit exactly in the dog bowl.
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteThat 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 :)
ReplyDeleteWe really shouldn't laugh at others misfortunes Jan but it was so funny to watch it still makes me laugh.
ReplyDeleteHi John,
ReplyDeleteLovely 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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I hope this isn't a duplicate comment, as I thought I just posted one!
ReplyDeleteI 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 :)
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.
ReplyDeleteIt is, you did Glo - senior moment? I know those only too well lol.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should erect a low basketball hoop, or soccer goal posts.
Great capture John, good to see you are getting plenty of hedgehog visits. It's always fascinating to see their behaviour :-)
ReplyDeleteTerrific piece of night time wrestling action.
ReplyDeleteFascinating clip John. They certainly have some strength don't they.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant.......they are more entertaining than i would have ever dreamed.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shirl. Never a dull moment, especially when there is more than one at a time.
ReplyDeleteYes Frank, they don't believe in holding back if they want something.
ReplyDeleteThey must have Keith as the bowl complete with hedgehog gets moved at one point.
ReplyDeleteThey are Adrian - not the shy creature which always seems to curl up in a ball that we expect.
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