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The Bedfordshire Bat Group goes to Northants

Posted on August 25, 2019 by batsinbeds

Gwen at the Wildlife Trust asked for help trapping in one of her reserves in Northamptonshire. She has a new project licence and has put Bob as an agent. Gwen writes: “A successful first night trapping in Northants last night … Continue reading →

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Begwary Brook Trapping

Posted on August 22, 2019 by batsinbeds

We joined the Wildlife Trust for another session  at Begwary Brook Nature Reserve. This time we had permision to put a trap on Fishing Club land. Bbut we also got some Common Pips, a Noctule, 2 Daubenton’s and even more … Continue reading →

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Bats and Boats II

Posted on August 20, 2019 by batsinbeds

  Kei O’Batty reports “Another successful bats n boats event. However, you know they say ‘never work with kids and animals’ well we are adding teachers to that list. Had a group of 4 young teachers (was going to be … Continue reading →

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Lakeside Survey

Posted on August 19, 2019 by batsinbeds

Jude’s first visit to this site since her cataract operations. Could actually see clearly. Was delighted to be able to watch bats again. Had 38 come out of my exit. Geraldine have over 400 and in all we counted out … Continue reading →

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Trapping at Wrest Parks

Posted on August 8, 2019 by batsinbeds

T The statues gazed on askance as we descended on Wrest Park for a trapping session as 12 of us, including 3 Wrest Park staff, bearing  trapping equipment and cake. We set up two harp taps and 4 mist nets  … Continue reading →

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Trapping at Lakeside

Posted on July 19, 2019 by batsinbeds

Another moonlit night found us trapping again. All photos by Kei Obatty   A successful night, 21 bats caught in total. 15 Daubenton’s  21 of which were juveniles,3 Soprano pips, a lactating female Natterer’s and a brown long eared bat. … Continue reading →

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Barbastelles , Natterjack Toads and a partial eclipse

Posted on July 17, 2019 by batsinbeds

Photo Tim Crapnell   Last night was 50 years since Man landed on the moon.. It was also a partial eclipse and for once the Moon was not obscured by clouds.The bat group used  the moonlight  to do another survey … Continue reading →

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Bat walk at Sandy Warren

Posted on July 15, 2019 by batsinbeds

A bat group member who works for the RSPB led a bat walk  at The Lodge on Saturday night as part of the RSPBs Big Wild Sleep Out. We lent the some detectors to supplement theirs PS Thanks to RSPB … Continue reading →

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Bat walk at Bedford Cemetery

Posted on July 11, 2019 by batsinbeds

We did another bat walk for the friends of Bedford Cemetery on another pleasant evening. People enjoyed seeing soprano and common pips and also got to see glow worms which was a lovely bonus. Thanks for the very generous donation. … Continue reading →

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Canoe Survey

Posted on July 10, 2019 by batsinbeds

Photos by WH Breed On a lovely Tuesday evening we were chauffeured by our friends at the Viking Kayak Club from Thamesford to Wyboston. As well as stunning views we also saw lots of bats including soprano and common pips, … Continue reading →

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