Erinaceus europaeus (West European Hedgehog)
General description:
Introduced into the Uists in the 1970s hedgehogs have had a serious effect on the breeding success of ground nesting birds on the machair. Although a UK BAP species, it is subject to control measures on North Uist and Benbecula and classed as an Invasive Non-native Species
Additional Information
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Conservation status:
UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species
Bern Convention Appendix 3
UK Distribution:
Local Distribution: