Monthly Archives: October 2012

Wrestlingworth Gravel Pit – A new Parish Nature Reserve

Posted on October 8, 2012 by batsinbeds

The Wrestlingworth Parish Walking and Wildlife Group have identified this  neglected patch of woodland and water set in intensive arable land as an area they could adopt  and actively manage to improve wildlife habitats in the parish An article about … Continue reading →

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Toby Thorne has been filming bats again

Posted on October 5, 2012 by batsinbeds

North Bucks and Bedfordshire Bat’s group Toby Thorne has been filming again. He went down to Somerset to a swarming site there. A total of 28 bats were caught during the evening and Toby was able to film some of … Continue reading →

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Autumn swarming 2

Posted on October 5, 2012 by batsinbeds

As promised last week we headed back for another attempt at catching Autumn swarming in action. This occurs when male and female bats meet up to look for partners. Things have been odd this season, with bats being in short … Continue reading →

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Bat Talk at Marsh Farm

Posted on October 4, 2012 by batsinbeds

On Monday night Jude and Bob headed to Marsh Farm to talk to a ladies group there. We had a great time with a very friendly and lively group Most of then were happy to meet the bat after the … Continue reading →

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Afternoon tea with Kathy Hinde

Posted on October 4, 2012 by batsinbeds

Performance artist was in Bedford again last week and Bob and Jude met up with her over a cuppa to discuss bats and bat calls. It was fascinating getting am musician’s perspective on bat calls. Talking about  the glissados made … Continue reading →

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