Hedgehogs need plentiful food and water but they also need nesting sites. Hedgehogs in gardens may nest under rocks, vegetation, and even inside an abandoned shed. They seek privacy and security, a place to safely sleep and perform an important ritual, anointing. Good spaces in the garden are wild spaces, compost piles, and log piles.
Most nests are built with old leaves, moss, and other plant material. You can make a simple hedgehog nest in just a few minutes. Simply cut two air vents in the side of a cardboard box, along with a small entrance. Place clean, dry grass and leaves inside the box and close it. Position the opening to the south and place plastic or a tarp over the structure, disguising it with pine needles, leaves, and other debris. It’s always a great pleasure watching hedgehogs in your garden and capturing them on your camera. The Hedgehog Camera Kit is perfect for observing and recording hedgehogs in your back garden.
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