Hello Bella’s World, SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Birds are chirping, deer are peeking through and lambs are being born. The tranquil season of new life and light is here, however not everything is so calm. Read on to find out and comment your favourite spring experience.

Nesting

Many birds are sorting out their nests. Building a nest takes time and a ton of different materials. This includes sticks, moss and bits of fluff. I’m currently watching the magpies (Ink and Blanca) build their nests, defending it from crows and winning. A good idea is to lay out materials for a nest in your garden so the birds can pick them up.

Reawakening

Hedgehogs are now waking up from their 6 month hibernation naps. From October to April they fall asleep and conserve energy in small, safe areas. In the southern hemisphere it’s April to October. Please be careful around hedgehogs as they are fragile or you’ll get prickled. Recently, in the UK they a declining species. For next winter maybe set up a hedgehog house. https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-build-hedgehog-home.

If you want to help out hedgehogs donate to conservation charities and raise awareness. Don’t feed them either otherwise they become too dependent on you. To find out more go to https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/ and find out how you can help out hedgehogs.

Hope you have a frogtastical day! Let’s enjoy spring together and don’t forget to participate in the hide! https://bellasworld.blog/2024/03/29/exciting-news/ I remember seeing a Robin with a stick when I 2 or 3, it was a magical experience.

– Froggy