"Hi Jane,
I have just seen the date of the next FoSAP meeting. I'm afraid I won't be in Bristol then! So hope you may be able to attend and raise the hedgehog issue. If not, it will have to be deferred to a later meeting. Sorry I…"
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Hedgehogs and the paddling pool
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Randolph Oct 27, 2016. 6 Replies 1 Like
Hello. On walking past the park the other day, a young lad pointed out a drowned hedgehog in the paddling pool and I wondered if there was anything we could do to help prevent this incident in…Continue
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Jane Hunt replied to Jane Hunt's discussion Hedgehogs and the paddling pool"Hi Simon, thanks for your reply. Will try to make it along to your Dec 7th meeting. Cheers Jane"
Fo SAP replied to Jane Hunt's discussion Hedgehogs and the paddling pool"Hi Jane,
We also need to let Mickey, our park keeper know. Some sort of ramp would sound a good idea - and perhaps people can keep an eye out and rescue any more unfortunate hedgehogs in the meantime.
Jo"
Simon Randolph replied to Jane Hunt's discussion Hedgehogs and the paddling pool"Hi Jane,
For what it is worth, here (below) is the reply from The Mammal Society, which is I suppose, just based on common sense and what you suggested in the first place! Whether the Council in its present financial situation will be willing to…"
Jane Hunt replied to Jane Hunt's discussion Hedgehogs and the paddling pool"Hi Simon
Thanks for your reply. Hopefully we will get some response back from the Mammal Society as to the best thing to do.
Kind regards
Jane
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Simon Randolph replied to Jane Hunt's discussion Hedgehogs and the paddling pool"Hi Jane,
Good to know there are still hedgehogs in and around the park, but what a shame one has died in this way. I think some kind of ramp might help, but maybe only if there was at least one provided on each side of the pool. But it sounds like…"
Jane Hunt left a comment for Fo SAP"Thanks for the welcome message. Wow, that is a large number of trees. Will keep an eye on your events and hopefully come along. "
Jane Hunt posted a discussionHedgehogs and the paddling pool
Hello. On walking past the park the other day, a young lad pointed out a drowned hedgehog in the paddling pool and I wondered if there was anything we could do to help prevent this incident in future - whether it be some kind of slope that hedgehogs could climb out of or barrier to stop them coming into the area. I've also reported it to the Parks department. I'm no wildlife expert, but concerned for the decline of hedgehogs. If anybody has any ideas I'd be happy to try and help. Thanks.…See More
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- Do you live in Bristol
- Yes
- How often do you use St Andrews Park
- Once a month
- What is it about St Andrews Park you like
- Plenty of trees and plants for a small urban park
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- At 18:10 on October 20, 2016, Fo SAP said…
Welcome to the website, Jane. As you say we have plenty of trees - about 180 at the last count.
We have regular meetings of Friends of the Park, listed in the Events section, and you would be most welcome to come and meet the committee and other Friends.
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