Caring for the "little critters" through the Winter

[beachlover]

I have a recollection that somewhere, and I think it may have been on here, there were designs and ideas for providing shelter for insects and some of our reptiles through the winter, but for the life of me I can't find the suggestions.
I am thinking about woodpiles, bamboo canes, end on and the like.
Can anyone help?
Ta

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Something like this ?...http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/11/96/75/62/abriin10.jpg



Or 5 star accommodation http://www.mantidae.info/image/w490.jpg

 

[beachlover]

That's the thing. Mind you, the bottom one, while impressive, is a bit over the top
Thanks for that.
Has anyone actually built one and does it work, or is it something made by the hopeful and well-intentioned?

 

[Bigfoot]

If you are looking for something more modest, the RSPB shop do a range of small insect "homes". You have the choice of buying them to help support the RSPB or use them for some ideas to make your own

http://shopping.rspb.org.uk/c/Wildlife.htm

 

[Chasing Rainbows]

I've noticed that a poorly maintained garden shed seems to be a haven for over-wintering beasties. Up here in Scotland the ladybirds are already going to sleep so if you live in the south you may only have a week or so to set up a bug-hotel.