Two Hedgehogs Meet in the Hedgehog House

Not for the first time two Hedgehogs have tried to feed at the same time in the Hedgehog House. Always the same outcome. A tussle over who is going to stay and have a free meal. Fortunately only egos are bruised in these encounters. The ability to curl up and being covered in spines makes for good protection during arguments.



There were several more solo feeding sessions later during the night. For some, as yet unknown, reason the outside camera doesn't seem to be recording sound.

Hedgehog Visit in Colour

First colour footage I've captured in a while. I spent yesterday installing new security cameras and moved one of the older ones to cover the garden near the Hedgehog House. There is also a 10W LED floodlight nearby which gave enough light for the camera to video in colour - just.



The camera (a TP-Link Tapo C310) has an SD card to which it records any movement spotted. I then view and download those to the Tapo app on my phone and transfer them to the laptop. Finally I used Wondershare Filmora X to make the final video. Maybe a 15W floodlight would give less pixelling on the videos. I have a 15W one elsewhere and the Hedgehogs don't seem to bother about it.

On Ya Bike

After a rotten Sunday when I felt really down and still missing the company of Penny I decided it was time to get out and about a bit more. Monday I went to have a look round Horncastle. More about that in a future post. Today I made a short visit to Alford. I went to see how many bicycles I could find. Not any old bikes. Blooming bikes! Each year a group in Alford come up with an idea to beautify the town. This year they decided to have bicycles decorated with flowers. The theme being titled 'On Ya Bike - and Come to Alford'. Here are the ones I managed to find, along with some of the other flower arrangements.





























My congratulations to all those involved in the project. All in all it was worth a visit with a warm 21C sunny day to add to the relaxing atmosphere.

Hedgehog Encounters

Finally proof I have more than one Hedgehog coming to feed in the garden. The first clip is somewhat grey. It looks as though the IR LEDs didn't switch on. The wannabe garden tiger may be bold when catching mice but discretion is definitely the better part of valour when meeting a spiky Hedgehog.

Rook balancing Act

It is always fascinating to watch any of the corvids find ways to get at any food. This Rook was doing a grand job with its high wire balancing act.

Not Only Hedgehogs

There are visits by Hedgehogs about five nights a week but others have also discovered the supply of free food.



I haven't seen the mouse for a while. Maybe the Fox found it.

A Surprise Card

First a heart felt thank you for all the kind comments on my previous post.

Out of the blue I received a hand written card. A lovely thought and kind touch from Penny's vets.





Penny's last visit to the vet was made as easy to bear as such an experience can be for both of us. Simon couldn't have been more considerate to our feelings.

I have photos of all my previous four legged companions on the wall here. I couldn't choose one favourite of Penny so I made up this collage which I think is ready to print out, frame, and hang alongside the others.



I do miss her dreadfully.