Monthly Archives: April 2016

Barbastelle course for the Herts and Middlesex Bat group

Over the years we have done a lot of work finding roosts of the rare barbastelle bat. Herts and Middlesex Bat Group about to launch a project of their own and have asked us to help them to hear what … Continue reading

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First Sandy Warren survey

The weather was against us again, but nonetheless 7 bat group members braved the cold (3 degrees centigrade). Only one bat was heard, an unidentifiable Myotis flying across the field.Because we want to monitor  any effect of the wind turbine … Continue reading

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Stockgrove Survey Monday 14th

Had a really good turn out last night. Jodie and Boo the new members from lat time, plus two other new members Chris and Peter ,plus non member Richard, as well as the usual suspects. Martin had a night off … Continue reading

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Harrold Odell Box survey

Hedj Kel and Nicky checked the boxes at  Harrold Odell. As happened last year some birds had built nests in the boxes, which they left well alone. Of bats there were none. Nicky did spot a shy elfin creature fishing … Continue reading

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Eastern Region conference

Saturday saw intrepid members of the Bat Group set off at dawn to get to UEA for the Eastern Region Bat conference.  Our BatMap was one of the projects feafured and Bob and I had to cut what had become … Continue reading

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Lakeside survey

Thursday saw the first of these surveys. As we arrived the skies opened ( very witty universe), but it eased off before we started the roost count –  for a bit at least Then the skies opened again and caused … Continue reading

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THe Bat season is upon us (2) Stockgrove

Last Monday ( last week not yesterday) was our first meeting at Stockgrove. I missed it because I have a rotten bug, Bob and Gwen  soldiered on. We  eere were joined by three new members. The group staked out three … Continue reading

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The bat season is upon us (I) Bat care

Traditionally the bat season starts in April and we are well under way The stormy weather blew to cover off the Bat Cave, but the cover was undamaged and it is now back to its usual state,  which is just … Continue reading

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