I have no idea wether they hibernate in these bushes since they are so dense that from above i can hardly get my arm in and cannot see. Laying in the ground I might see a very short distance. They may absolutely nest there without me seeing. Close to this was the first time to see one in the spring, but that could be just my timing.
Next autumn maybe I´ll shove some leaves under also these bushes.
I live where there is rented flats and would feel a bit stupid laying on the ground to look for signs of hibernating hogs. Guess it would not be a big step from laying down filming anyway 😉
