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Surveyors’ Meeting

Another busy year. Another busy meeting as we looked back at our work this year. We will spend the rest of the Winter finishing off this analysis. We now have a scary list of possible activity for nest year. Thanks … Continue reading →

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New lock at hibernation site

When we replaced some boxes in one of out hibernacula we had to force he lock to get in. This week we replaced it. Thank you George.

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Data crunching

This year  we have collected a lot of data. Thanks to the Peersonic detectors and using auto lures when trapping.  Despite looking at thousands of sonograms we still have thousands left to look at. We don’t much trust auto ID … Continue reading →

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Visit to the Colmworth Cub group

Last night we visited this delightful group. They were asked to be quiet because we brought a bat. They were amazing. Not only did they keep quiet but they were really interested  and maintained their concentration throughout, responding with wonder … Continue reading →

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More replacement hibernation boxes

George and Bob installed two replacement hibernation boxes  in our 3rd most used hibernation site, a purpose built hibernaculum. The existing boxes were on a damp wall and had rotted, falling to the floor. The new boxes were placed somewhere … Continue reading →

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We recapture a Nathusius

In September 2015 we caught 3 species of pip at Lakeside. The chunky chap in the middle was a Nathusius. He was a juvenile and we ringed him. We encountered him again last night at a different place on the … Continue reading →

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Private Eyes view of a bat walk

And very true it is. Enjoy.

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Trapping at Whipsnade

After our last attempt to catch bats at the hibernacula at Whipsnade was foiled by the pouring rain, we had another go. The early evening was very quiet. This time we were watched by rhinos in a nearby paddock. Then … Continue reading →

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The Bedfordshire Bat Group goes to Northants

The Wildlife Trust has a new project licence to trap in their reserves and have added Bob Cornes as an agent. Gwen Hitchcock reports: “Successful first night trapping in Northants last night! We caught a total of 24 bats, all … Continue reading →

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The Viking Kayak Club Flotilla

The Viking Kayak Club are really helpful allies who have helped us a lot over the past few years , so when they asked if we would do a bats and boats event for members how could we refuse? In … Continue reading →

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