Monthly Archives: March 2012

Bats at Stotfold Mill

Posted on March 18, 2012 by batsinbeds

Stotlfold Mill on the River Ivel was burnt down in 1992 but has been lovingly restored by a group of enthusiasts.  On Saturday we went to talk about bat to group of youngsters that meet there.  We took our captive … Continue reading →

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Bats and churches

Posted on March 15, 2012 by batsinbeds

Bats are common occupants of churches and in many cases peacefully coexist with parishioners. Recently there has been a lot in the press about the bat ” problem” in churches.  preventing people from being able to worship. Bat Conversation Trust’s … Continue reading →

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Another flying bat

Posted on March 13, 2012 by batsinbeds

A pipistrelle was collected from a firm in Luton yesterday. On being examined by one of our carers at home.the little minx revived and shot off out of the room  and up the stairs, It took more than half an … Continue reading →

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First bats seen flying

Posted on March 12, 2012 by batsinbeds

Spring is coming. In the last two days we have had a number of people telling us they have seen bats out and about. If you live in Bedfordshire and have also seen flying bats, please let us know. If … Continue reading →

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www.Trinibats.com

Posted on March 6, 2012 by batsinbeds

I was quite pleased with the photos I took last year in Trinidad, but now there is a new website which knocks my efforts into a cocked hat. Daniel Hargreaves and Geoffrey Gomes have put together  fantastic site about the … Continue reading →

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a busy week for talks

Posted on March 3, 2012 by batsinbeds

We’ve just done three talks in a week – a trip to Bedford Young Farmers, followed by a talk to Friends of Putnoe Wood We are planning to some  intensive survey work this season so it was good to meet … Continue reading →

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Bat Conservation Trust Regional Conference

Posted on March 1, 2012 by batsinbeds

Booking is now open for the Bat C0nservation Trust’s  East of England conference on April 14th. This was last held two years ago and this should be another  good day The 2012 East of England Bat Conference will take place at:   The … Continue reading →

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