Hedgehogs in the City Survey 2023

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Gardens and parks in towns and cities are very important habitats for hedgehogs and other wildlife. We are hoping to learn more about the hedgehogs living in Galway City. We would appreciate if you would fill in this short questionnaire to help us discover how our gardens and green spaces are used by hedgehogs. Please fill out this survey and tell us whether or not you have seen hedgehogs in your part of town.

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Please note, Your information will be used purely for academic research and will not be published or shared with any third party. Your contact details will only be used for contacting you regarding the hedgehog survey as part of the research being conducted at University of Galway. Your data will only be stored for the duration of the project and it will never be shared with any third party. If you have any questions, please contact elaine.oriordan@universityofgalway.ie *

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Address of survey garden (including Eircode if possible) *

Have you seen hedgehogs in your neighbourhood outside of your garden?

Yes

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Have you ever seen hedgehogs in your garden?

Yes

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When was the last time you saw a hedgehog in your garden?

Never

This year

In the last 3 years

3 to 10 years ago

10 to 20 years ago

More than 20 years ago

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If you have seen hedgehogs in your garden - how often have you seen them

Never

Once or twice

A few times

Regularly

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If you have seen hedgehogs, have you seen more than one at a time?

3-5

Max number seen at one time

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Do you put out food for hedgehogs?

Yes sometimes

Yes regularly

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Approximately how old is your house or housing estate?

Less than 5 years

5 to 10 years

10 to 20 years old

20 to 30 years

More than 30 years old

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Is your home:

Detached house

Semi detached house

Terraced house

Apartment or town house

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Is your garden

A private garden

A shared garden within a housing or apartment complex

What is the approximate size of your garden (in metres or acres)?

How enclosed is your garden?

Completely - no gaps in walls or fences and gate usually closed (hedgehogs unlikely to get in)

Partially enclosed - some gaps in boundary, gate left open (hedgehogs could get in)

Open - no walls, fences or gates.

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If you have a boundary, what is it made of?

Tick all that apply

Wall

Wood panel fence

Post and rail fence

Chainlink fence

Hedge

Tree line

What habitats are in the area (within ~100m) around the garden?

Tick all that apply

Other gardens and houses

Farmland

Woodland or scrub

Public green space

Road

River or lake

Coast

Car park

Other:

What is the main ground cover in your garden?

Tick to indicate approximate area of each

under 25%

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

Grass/lawn

Paving/decking/hard surface

Vegetable patch

Flower beds

Trees, shrubs, bushes

Other

Is there a compost heap in the garden?

Yes - open heap

Yes - closed bin

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Do you have a garden shed?

Yes - timber or metal shed

Yes, brick built shed

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Are any pesticides (including weedkiller) used in the garden?

Yes - organic or natural varieties

Yes - commercial products

Unknown

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Have you added nature friendly features in the to attract wildlife?

Bird feeders or boxes

Hedgehog house/nest box

A wildlife pond

A 'wild' area (e.g. scrub, long grass, weeds, piles of leaves…)

A log pile or bug hotel

Wildflower area or pollinator-friendly planting

Meadow

Other:

Do any pets use this garden?

Cat(s) - even if not yours!

Dog(s)

Rabbit(s) or Guinea pig(s)

Poultry

Other:

Have you seen any of these animals in your garden?

Never

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Fox

Badger

Pine marten

Rabbit or hare

Squirrel

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Can we survey your garden?

Would you be willing to allow us to carry out a survey of hedgehogs in your garden using wildlife cameras and footprint tunnels for a week in July or August? If yes, please provide your name and phone number.

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