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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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Another busy week

Posted on September 6, 2015 by batsinbeds

Unable to resist the lure of the lure, Bob Tony and Hazel were at Potton.Wood on Saturday and succeeded in catching two barbastelles On Tuesday Bob checked the boxes at Center Parcs and found a couple of pips. He tried … Continue reading →

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A visit to Marston Vale

Posted on August 28, 2015 by batsinbeds

Last night we went to trap at Millbrook Pillinge. Marston Vale has mainly young trees and we warned  Ranger Anna and volunteer David we might not catch anything. We did however catch 4 Soprano pips and a Daubenton’s, although we … Continue reading →

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A visit from the Chair of the Jersey Bat Group

Posted on August 27, 2015 by batsinbeds

We met Ani when Bob went to Jersey to run a training course. She is coming to England whenever she can to get trapping and box surveying experience. She flew in last night to Birmingham and is spending today at … Continue reading →

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