More wildlife sightings reported in urban gardens

An increasing number of Brits are seeing foxes, frogs and hedgehogs in urban gardens, a new survey has revealed.

Recent research carried out by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) found that 38 per cent of people living in Wales are likely to have regular sightings of foxes in urban gardens compared to 23 per cent in rural towns.

Common glimpses of frogs, grey squirrels and hedgehogs on a monthly basis were also reported, according to the findings.

Dana Thomas from the RSPB Cymru said: "Gardens are an excellent habitat for a range of different species. As more and more people realise the importance of feeding and gardening for wildlife they are delighted by the variety of species visiting their garden, regardless of size and location.

"There is also a growing appetite for people creating ponds, wildlife and feeding areas."

However, the decline of swifts in the country has caused concern in recent years, with sightings falling by around 43 per cent since 1995.

According to Wildlife Gardener, as foxes can smell food from a distance, disposing of household waste in refuse bags and placing them in the garden is not advised.

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