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Update on the new system for data searches

We have now had a couple of practice runs with the new data search procedure. We are currently updating our records for 2015, to iron out any obvious glitches. Fingers crossed, it seems to be working. So that all the … Continue reading →

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Improving date searches

With the increase in building in Bedfordshire the number of data searches we have been asked to provide consultants has increased to  the extent that it is impossible for one person to deal with them all. At the last committee … Continue reading →

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Sandy Warren Wind Turbine Launch

The Bat Group has been carrying out surveys at Sandy Warren, the RSPB headquarters for many years. When this wind turbine was first mooted, we were involved in discussions with the RSPB at the planning stage. For the last wo … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Crime Unit Reprieved.

It was with a huge sigh of relief that we read this news. It is important for Bats, but it is also so important for other species. The amount of money they were talking of saving was peanuts. It just … Continue reading →

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A new harp trap and lure

  Great excitement her as we have managed to source that rarest of things, a second hand harp trap  in excellent condition complete with acoustic lure. Can’t wait until the season stars and we can start playing with it.

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First Pipistrelle in a box at Rushmere.

Bob and I went up to Rushmere yesterday, and, as old habits die hard, Bob thought he would  just check a couple of the bat boxes there. He does this regularly but so far there has been nobody in. However, … Continue reading →

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Writing up BatMap

The trouble with collecting data is that this is of no use if you don’t use it. We did many surveys on and leading up to the BatMap weekend last , and every time we think that last possible bit … Continue reading →

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The bat season begins

It is still a bit early in the year for bats to be about, but it would seem that not all bats know this. We had a call yesterday to a bat found in a house. Gwen collected him on … Continue reading →

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The Bat Care Polytunnel

We all know how blowy it has been, but most of us were unaware of the chaos the high winds caused until Soggy told us at6 the committee meeting that the cover had taken flight during one of the storms. … Continue reading →

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BatMap Final report

We thought this report was nearly finished. Then we did one last check on the data and discovered we have missed the analysis of the sonograms from the earlier part of the year. Given the number of surveys we did … Continue reading →

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