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The Alderney gannets

The Alderney gannets

Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore reports again from the tiny Channel Island of Alderney, which punches above its weight when it comes to wildlife. As well as the famous blonde hedgehogs, there are the 4,000-5,000 Northern gannets that nest every year on the rocks of Les Etacs, just off the coast. A reasonable quality of telescope … Read more

The blonde hedgehogs of Alderney

The Alderney blonde hedgehog

Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore got an insight into the wildlife of the island of Alderney on a three-day stay recently. This small island in the Channel Islands group has nevertheless a large and interesting animal population, which includes the unique blonde hedgehog; these tiny albino creatures have become quite a draw for tourists along with the … Read more