A Northumberland wildlife rescue charity has issued important advice on helping to keep hedgehogs safe while throwing Bonfire Night festivities.
Blyth Wildlife Rescue works across Newcastle and Northumberland to help animals across the region, with a dedicated team of volunteers responding to thousands of calls each year. The rescue charity has admitted more than 350 hedgehogs to its intensive care unit so far this year already, and is expecting to bring in more as Guy Fawkes Night gets underway on 5 November.
Bonfire Night isn't the only time to look out for hedgehogs - they are the most common animals admitted to Blyth Wildlife Rescue's care during the autumn months, as youngsters born in late summer struggle to find food. While any hedgehogs seen out and about at night should be left alone to go about their business, most hedgehogs who are rescued have been found out during the daytime, and are usually suffering from sickness or injury with tell-tale signs including lying motionless or shaking from side to side.
