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Surveyors’ meeting

Posted on October 5, 2015 by batsinbeds

The official season only finishes at the end of September, so we did not give ourselves very long to pull the season’s results together. One again ver-one worked hard to produce feedback for the group. This was a very busy … Continue reading →

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A new swarming site for Bedfordshire.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by batsinbeds

On Thursday night we went to one our smaller hibernation sites to see if any autumn swarming was taking place.This is the time of year when bats are on the look out for mate (or mates) And it is thought … Continue reading →

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Last survey at Center Parcs

Posted on September 29, 2015 by batsinbeds

On Wednewsday Bob did his final check of they ear at Center Parcs before being joined by Dick and Geraldine for an evening of bat detector surveys. Geraldine writes Had a lovely time yesterday evening, we went out on what … Continue reading →

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Multiple ocupancy of the new boxes at Stockgrove.

Posted on September 26, 2015 by batsinbeds

On Monday there was a record of seven bat boxes occupied at Stockgrove. Even better three of the recently installed boxes, had multiple occupancy. Bob wanted to ring them but this is an operation which takes time and several pairs … Continue reading →

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New bat species at Priory

Posted on September 14, 2015 by batsinbeds

The last bat walk of the season, ended on  a high note. Once again the walk was fully booked and as per usual the walk was fully booked. To crown a successful season Danny Fellman recorded a serotine – the … Continue reading →

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Norman the brown long eared goes viral

Posted on September 8, 2015 by batsinbeds

We thought this photo of a brown long eared bat was brilliant, and people on Twitter seem to agree. Hedj posted the picture there and since it has been very widely shared. Hedj was particularly excited when Chris Packham, Pre3sident … Continue reading →

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Death of our Leisler’s

Posted on September 8, 2015 by batsinbeds

We are sorry to announce that the captive juvenile Leisler’s has died . The fact that she wasn’t gaining weight was a source of concern, so Kel wasn’t exactly surprised, but we were hoping for the best.  Alas, it was … Continue reading →

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More bat care

Posted on September 6, 2015 by batsinbeds

It’s all go for the bat carers Here is a post from Geraldine Hogg Three Common Pipistrelles were fed last night by three Bat Group members, Angie, Soggy and Dick, at Soggy’s home. Angie’s Little’Un, and two that Soggy had … Continue reading →

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The advantages of having a professional photographer in the group

Posted on September 6, 2015 by batsinbeds

Hedj Dollman is a professional photographer,who take lovely photos of bats in the field. As Kel has been caring for injured bats, he has taken the opportunity to take some studio shots, with Kel providing biscuits for the humans and … Continue reading →

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Juvenile Leisler’s in care – an update

Posted on September 6, 2015 by batsinbeds

Ten days ago we put up a post about a juvenile Leisler’s found at Center Parcs. We passed it on to Kel as she has the magic touch when it comes to juveniles, and Sogy was away at birdfair. On … Continue reading →

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