– May 23, 2010Posted in: Slider

A dog handler is wanted to help hedgehog trappers in the Uists.

Hedgehogs are not a native species in the Outer Hebrides and have been blamed for preying on the nests of wading birds.

“Hundreds of traps”

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is leading the scheme in the region and it’s believed dogs will be able to help sniff out hedgehogs.

Once found the mammals are then put in a carrier or fitted with radio tags so they can be tracked and trapped later.
Hundreds of traps have been set on North Uist and Benbecula since the project started about six years ago.

After health checks, hedgehogs are released on the mainland.

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