BS3 Hedgehog Project

11/11/2025

Thanks to everyone who logged hedgehog sightings on the BigHedgehogMap.org. Since the BS3HP project began in 2020 we have seen a steady decline in the number of sightings logged on the map from 55 in 2020 to just 12 in 2025 (so far). Whether this is representative of a real hedgehog decline in BS3 or simply a lack in sightings being logged we cannot be certain of but possibly a combination of both.

So please continue to log sightings if you do see a hedgehog - this information/citizen science is incredibly valuable for understanding where to focus attention as a community - there may be colonies in other green spaces or linked gardens that we don’t yet know about. There are some areas that seem to have no hedgehogs at all or at least no reported sightings….? Can you fill in the gaps? Remember you can back date sightings so it's not too late to contribute!

05/11/2025

Remember this 5th of November!

05/11/2025

This Bonfire Night please

Be careful with bonfires: A pile of logs is a very tempting sight to hedgehogs and their hoglets looking to nest. Here are some tips:

Build your bonfire last minute, on the day you intend to burn.

Check bonfires thoroughly or move it a few meters before lighting.

Put a fence/barrier around the bonfire base to prevent hogs getting in.

Consider mulching or decomposing alternatives.

16/05/2025

A few dates for your diary! Ben from BS3 Wildlife/MyWildBedminster will be Meeting People and Talking Wildlife on the following dates over the next month:

Thursday, 22 May, 5.30-7.00pm, To***co Factory on North St - BS3HP will be at this one 😊

Saturday, 31 May, 2.00-4.00pm at
event organised by Ashton Vale Together at Ashton Vale Community Centre on Risdale Road.

Sunday, 1 June, 10.30-12.30, Riverside Garden Centre & Cafe Bristol

Wednesday, 11 June, 7.00-8.00pm, Southville Centre. Talk about the biodiversity action plan for Greater Bedminster.

09/01/2025

Mark Rowlands has collected over 700 bags of litter in Bristol already!

You can join his One Million Bags challenge on Strava if you want to take part on your walk or run.



https://strava.app.link/xK3CoiTL0Pb

Mark Rowlands has collected more than 700 bags of rubbish from Bristol and now wants others to help.

05/01/2025

Did you log your hedgehog sightings in 2024 on the Big Hedgehog Map?!

Don't worry if not as it's not too late to back date any sightings now!

Please log any sighting once for each month that your saw them and we will compile a 2024 BS3HP map to see how the hedgehog's were distributed in our local area 😀

https://bighedgehogmap.org/

16/12/2024

Sharing this event if anyone is interested! BS13 Hedgehog Project will be there!

Community Mapping Session for Carers of Green Spaces in South Bristol, at Knowle West Media Center.

Tue 17th Dec, 1600-1730

Are you interested in bringing care for local green spaces into community hands?