I know that many of you will have been wondering what to get me for Christmas!!!! Well - it is easy, free ... and hopefully something that will bring you interest and entertainment ... sign up to my Substack! hughwarwick.substack.com

quite a lot of things have popped up - an article I had forgotten writing for my old school magazine, the first view of the cover of my new book, and a reminder that I will be talking about hedgehogs and hibernation on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow at midday ... oh - and a link to latest update in comments

#Hedgehog time - grab a calendar, question the life choices of a vandal, dry your boots and hair, skate with prickles, and help count hedgehogs ... trust me, it makes sense ... have a read! open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw...

just written about the day ... and what a day! Thank you to everyone - from @helenczerski.bsky.social and @tomheap.bsky.social in Bristol, to the wonderfully supportive team at @zslofficial.bsky.social who made it all happen! hughwarwick.substack.com/p/hedgehogs-...

A magnificent shout out to @oxfordnuj.bsky.social member @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social , currently heading to London to receive the Clarivate Award for Communicating Zoology, from the Zoological Society of London, for his book ‘Cull of the Wild’ #oxford #journalism @zslofficial.bsky.social

1. Some good news at last. This week’s column is about the amazing thing a couple of us stumbled into three years ago, which we’ve now developed into a global research programme. It doesn’t change everything, of course, but it could help change quite a lot. + 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Dartmoor, harvest mice, choirs, lichen, moss, waterfalls ... and Derek Gow! open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw...

If variety is the spice of life, then last week was a wonderful curry! open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw... @mertoncollchapel.bsky.social @mertoncollegechoir.bsky.social @brittensinfonia.bsky.social @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social

I had a listen to this ... thank you Stephen for a really interesting conversation ... I went places I was not expecting!!

100% agree with @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social. Low level of literacy and low level of willingness to learn or listen. The notion that nature can jog on somewhere else, or thrive in just-planted woods is either stupidity or wilful fantasy and lies. #planningandinfrastructurebill

“There is a very low level of ecological literacy being displayed by ministers,” I have written about his, @magdalenoxford.bsky.social #RemembranceDay @philippullmanreal.bsky.social @pricklesandpaws.bsky.social #hedgehogs and much more! hughwarwick.substack.com/p/planning-a...

If you have a few spare minutes, this is a wonderfully inspiring short film about two very impressive young conservationists making a difference for harvest mice. A great reminder of the passion and hope young people can inject into things! www.facebook.com/reel/2502952...

I have written a couple of new pieces on Substack - first about the impact of bonfires/fireworks on wildlife (and my dog!) and then the amazing work of two young nature-nerds who have managed to do great things for harvest mice (and got @chrisgpackham.bsky.social nibbled!) hughwarwick.substack.com

Than you for inviting me. That was a really stimulating audience.

Private Eye nailing it.

Join us this Friday for a talk and book signing from local writer and ecologist, @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social. You can join us in person in the School of Geography or online. Reserve your place now: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @oxconservationsoc.bsky.social

Join us this Friday for a talk and book signing from local writer and ecologist, @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social You can join us in person in the School of Geography or online. Reserve your place now: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk

Visited the amazing @sheprethwpark.bsky.social #hedgehog #hospital - and then wrote about one of the major threats these gorgeous animals face - especially at this time of year - bonfires … have a read … open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social

Ellie's work was fascinating - and it is wonderful that @ocmevents.bsky.social exists to bring such things to life!

Congratulations @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social 🎉 We're really looking forward to your talk later this month. 31st at 16:15. Everyone is welcome to what will be a fascinating talk. Online & in-person, in @oxfordgeography.bsky.social followed by a drinks reception: More info: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...

Many congratulations to @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social - we're absolutely thrilled that he's won the Clarivate Award for Communicating Zoology from @zslofficial.bsky.social for his brilliant book Cull of the Wild 🥳🎉 Read all about it on his substack now 👇 hughwarwick.substack.com/p/zsl-clariv...

Hugh is passionate, delightful and indomitable. His many books will be on sale and this will be GOOD.

Norfolk #hedgehog fans ... and #wildlife fans in general - I am really looking forward to Friday when I will be in conversation with the amazing @themarshtit.bsky.social - still some tickets - come and say hi! www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-...

I love how my social media feeds have been full of #JaneGoodall because it shows I am surrounded by people who care. Obviously I am saddened that the cause of this is her leap into the 'next big adventure' - but her legacy? One of the very best of us ... open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw...

One day I will eat a hedgehog! open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw...

Devastating but vital investigation from @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and Megs on Cyprus - revealing horror of songbird massacre. www.youtube.com/live/UXD_9e9...

I forgot to include the link to the video in my post ... here it is again ... open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw... The fact that #hedgehogs are a part of the culture of #Ukraine is a wonderful thing... they punch well above their weight and are stronger and better defended that you might expect.

"The fact that hedgehogs are a part of the culture of Ukraine is a wonderful thing... they punch well above their weight & are stronger & better defended that you might expect" Part 2 of @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social's report on hedgehog rescuers in Ukraine 🦔 🇺🇦 hughwarwick.substack.com/p/a-hedgehog...

thanks to @jonnyjjt.bsky.social and Karolina for giving me this story - the amazing work of #hedgehog rescuers in #Ukraine open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw...

"Until that moment the only Ukrainian hedgehogs in my mind were the ones placed on roads to act as tank defences!" Read my friend, @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social's, new post on hedgehog rescue in #Ukraine, part 1 of 2. hughwarwick.substack.com/p/a-hedgehog...

I am always thrilled to meet young people who humble me, and its happened again ... read all about the amazing Eva and her work to help harvest mice! hughwarwick.substack.com/p/helping-he... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @robinince.bsky.social @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social

1. Out of curiosity, I went through the feeds of some habitual tuna tormentors. I found they’re big on: - fox hunting - Reform UK - antagonism to asylum seekers. In other words, the same few antisocial (psychopathic?) men, turning up in all the bad places. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... 🧵

really lovely to see so many people turning up in support of asylum seekers in Oxford - and a shame to see how easy it is to 'other' those who want to kick them out ... aggressive, rude, keen to provoke a fight ... #antifa #antiracism @asylumwelcome.bsky.social

Want to see me behind bars?? Bank holiday Monday I will be back here helping raise funds and awareness for the @sheprethwpark.bsky.social #hedgehog charity- come and say hi!! facebook.com/events/s/hed...

An evening of #love and #hedgehogs ... with a nod towards the lovely @robinince.bsky.social hughwarwick.substack.com/p/an-evening... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social

We all know that the #hedgehog is the cutest and the best, but they also do get up to some very strange things - have a read of this and share your observations! hughwarwick.substack.com/p/self-anoin...

Theo Simon, from the band Seize the Day, is one of the hundreds of protestors arrested at the @defendourjuries.bsky.social action in #London in solidarity with #Palestine.

Jonathon Porritt arrested on #Palestine demo in #London. @defendourjuries.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

Latest contribution @scribehoundgarden.bsky.social is all about @pricklesandpaws.bsky.social who gave me the honour of asking me to be a patron! Unfortunately the article is behind a paywall, but I think there is a special offer #hedgehog www.scribehound.com/gardening/en...

Rather a different write up - one that features music, organs, kindness, choirs ... #PlayLikeAGirl #AnnaLapwood open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw...

IMPORTANT - new #hedgehog campaign launches today - 'Go WILD for Hedgehogs' not only helps the nation's favourite wild animal, but also gives you permission to do less gardening!! hughwarwick.substack.com/p/important-... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social @ptes-org.bsky.social

And @katebradbury.bsky.social who headed off to her allotment!!

The wonderful @katebradbury.bsky.social taking the stage @wildlifefestival.bsky.social following fascinating talk from @drmjwarren.bsky.social - then there is @davegoulson.bsky.social Isabella Tree from @kneppwilding.bsky.social - and me!!! Rather lovely here!

I have a very small part to play in @theherds.bsky.social - #hedgehog related, obviously - have a read! open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social @ptes-org.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @robinince.bsky.social

I wrote about the raccoons of Berlin in my book 'Cull of the Wild' - an interesting case - should they be killed? Should there be a plan to exterminate them? For a broad overview on the ethics behind these decisions, track down a copy or have a listen! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Clearly given a choice between @wildlifefestival.bsky.social and Glastonbury, there is no doubt where I would rather be! So come along to Cuckmere - amazing speakers, better toilets and far less chance of having your tent pinched!

Destroy the Cult of Tidiness ... well, maybe some of it - strong opinion gets hit by nuance!! open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social

Exeter your home? Get to this gig. Really wonderful flood of joy and thought.

really excited to be sharing a stage with such luminaries as @katebradbury.bsky.social @davegoulson.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social @charliebingham.bsky.social @marklynas.bsky.social @drmjwarren.bsky.social - I would definitely buy a ticket if I was not already speaking!

I have always loved foxes - and have written about them today on @scribehoundgarden.bsky.social - if you can afford a trial subscription, have a read and share your thoughts! @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @huntsabs.org.uk @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social www.scribehound.com/gardening/en...