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Lack of posts – an excuse

Posted on July 24, 2017 by batsinbeds

I left my homework in a friend’s locker. The next door neighbours dog ate it. The reality is sadder than that – major computer malfunction which meant I have been busy reinstalling things and recreating the newsletter. Apart from that … Continue reading →

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Southill Lower School is at it again

Posted on July 15, 2017 by batsinbeds

. ” Thank you for letting us display your logo in support of Southill Lower School Garden Club’s entry into the recent RHS Hampton Court Flower Show schools scarecrow competition. The theme was wildlife and Wilder-Nessie was a champion for … Continue reading →

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Rascals at the soprano roost

Posted on June 23, 2017 by batsinbeds

Last night was the night we counted out bats from the soprano roost as part of BCT’s  National Roost Monitoring Programme. The night was cool and we were soon counting out bats. The numbers were down – they often are … Continue reading →

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Natural England proposes changes to bat advice

Posted on June 23, 2017 by batsinbeds

I quote BCT’s response verbatim. This appeared on their website this morning. Words fail me Worrying changes proposed to the Natural England Helpline Bat Advice Service statement by BCT Joint Chief Executives It is with sadness that we share the … Continue reading →

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One person bioblitz at Harrold Odell

Posted on June 20, 2017 by batsinbeds

Pinpoint Bat  did its first bioblitz at Harrold Odell Country Park. Nicky borrowed for Pinpoint Bat kits and used her own detector and the two bat group Griffins and set them up in the park. She left them overnight. When … Continue reading →

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Bat walk at Bedford Cemetery

Posted on June 20, 2017 by batsinbeds

  Last Thursday Bob and Nicky did a bat walk at Bedford Cemetery. People were blown away watching pips in flight. Thanks for the very generous donation.; Much appreciated! Of course Bob couldn’t resist making a Pinpoint Bat recording

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Box check at Harrold Odell Country Park

Posted on June 14, 2017 by batsinbeds

On Sunday 6 of the group went to check the boxes. They found only a single soprano pip female But we suspect that the box had many more present. There were masses of droppings in the4 base of the box. … Continue reading →

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Trapping at Center Parcs

Posted on June 3, 2017 by batsinbeds

We thought long and hard before trapping on Thursday night as some other areas of the country reported heavily pregnant bats. In the end we went ahead but checked the traps more often and agreed to stop trapping if we … Continue reading →

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Analysing Pinpoint Bat

Posted on May 31, 2017 by batsinbeds

At one point over the weekend we had all four detectors out. We had one returned and spent quite a time slogging through the 612 files. The survey was in a place we have never been and we identified several … Continue reading →

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Large Numbers of Daubenton’s at Stockgrove

Posted on May 31, 2017 by batsinbeds

Geraldine writes The survey on Tuesday night was an interesting one, as per usual for Stockgrove. Luckily we had Bob to enlighten us about the unusual calls and behaviour from 2 Noctules that were flying over the lake. Most probably … Continue reading →

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