Monthly Archives: September 2012

Daniel Hargreaves wins Pete Guest Award at National Bat conference.

“This award is given in memory of Pete Guest who was an inspirational figure in the bat conservation movement for more than 20 years.  Each year, the bat world is invited to nominate individuals who have made an outstanding practical contribution … Continue reading

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Beds Bat group invade North Bucks.

We had a request to do a bat talk and only later did we realise it was actually in N Bucks. N Bucks bat group didn’t mind so we went over to Edelsboro last night to talk there, I tried … Continue reading

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We lied – one more walk at Priory Country Park

Several months ago we were contacted by Kathy Hinde  an audio visual artist based in Bristol and asked  us to organise a bat walk. Her reason was an unusual one. She is about to work with Bedford Creative Arts on … Continue reading

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A loan of a gold medal to a Bat Group Member

The Bedfordshire Bat Group relies on its members to do all the things it does. One of our stalwarts Danny Fellman works as a ranger at Priory Park Bedford. Since joining the bat group he has got Natural England Roost … Continue reading

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Last Bat walk of the season at Priory Park

On Friday 7th September the last walk of the Priory Park season of walks took place. Once again the event was fully booked. On a beautiful clear starry night, bats were abundant, Noctules, Daubenton’s and both species of pip flew … Continue reading

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The mysterious case of the Myotis in the night

During the Bechstein’s project last week, we only caught Myotis bats once. This was surprising as we had found them in three of the woods earlier in the season. So last night Bob and Bill  went back to the first … Continue reading

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Bechstein’s survey Round 3 Day 5

The final day dawned and bleary eyed Bob and Lia made final preparations. The survey involved another key, so there was some nervousness. Bob had to collect the key from the Woodworks festival which gave Bob a chance to see … Continue reading

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Bechstein’s Project Round 3 day 4

By day 4, tiredness was beginning to take hold.  Bob, Jude and Lia’s early morning ( l1am) conversation was at times hilarious after the third very late night, with the ability to remember what things were called fading fast.  WE … Continue reading

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Bechstein’s Project round 3 Day 3

After another busy day checking the results from the previous night. more bat group members headed off to another wood. This was the most demanding physically as the wood was on a steep slope, so lugging the equipment was a … Continue reading

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Bechstein’s Project Round 3, Day 2.

The day was spent checking equipment, planning the evening logistics, looking at sound recordings, checking video recordings and plugging  a vast number of battery chargers throughout the house. More cake was made  and then headed off to the next wood … Continue reading

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