Tag Archives: pipistrelles

An uncommon common pipistrelle at Priory

Posted on June 5, 2014 by batsinbeds

With bats showing signs of pregnancy this was our last trapping evening for a while. Becky had such fun on Monday that she came out again with us, and we warned her that it was touch and go whether we … Continue reading →

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Harrold Odell revisited

Posted on May 24, 2014 by batsinbeds

Back to Harrold Odell last night to a cool but not rainy night. We found quite a good spot close to the water.                                   … Continue reading →

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New bat at Stockgrove

Posted on May 22, 2014 by batsinbeds

On Monday I made a recording while I walked round Stockgrove. Kel does this at Harrold Odell and I thought it might be an interestng comparison. There wasn’t that much activity, but I slogged through the recording, checking each pipistrelle … Continue reading →

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Tiddenfoot Water Park

Posted on April 25, 2014 by batsinbeds

Photo http://www.tiddenfoot.org.uk/ It’s a bit embarrassing to admit this, but in 26 years of the bat group no one, as far as we know , has ever been to Tiddenfoot Water Park  near Leighton Buzzard with a detector.We spotted it … Continue reading →

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Bats at Priory Park

Posted on April 19, 2014 by batsinbeds

Danny did his usual monthly box check today and found no less than nine pipistrelles in a bat box at Priory Country Park today. Further proof that the bat season is underway Plugins 2

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Grounded bat

Posted on February 3, 2014 by batsinbeds

Last week Danny was called to a house which had a bat on a carpet. The bat, a pipistrelle, has been taken to Kel and Hedj for some TLC and seems uninjured. Picture to follow. If you are doing building … Continue reading →

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A night out with Sight Concern

Posted on September 1, 2013 by batsinbeds

Friday was spent with some of our favourite people – The good people of Sight Concern. This is the third walk we have done for them – previous walks were at Whipsnade Zoo and Stockgrove Country Park. This time we … Continue reading →

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Harp trapping at Priory Park

Posted on August 21, 2013 by batsinbeds

Last night we descended on Priory Country Park in an attempt to catch the Nathusius’ that we have heard . Of course this didn’t happen, but we had a fun night. On reaching the site were given the sight and … Continue reading →

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First Natterer’s found in Kings Wood Box check

Posted on August 18, 2013 by batsinbeds

Yesterday we did another check of the King’s Wood boxes and found rather more bats.           The highlight of the day as finding our first Natterer’s  – a group of 6 juveniles, four males and two … Continue reading →

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Anglian Wolf Society

Posted on July 29, 2013 by batsinbeds

One of the highlights of the Bat Group year is the invite we get to the Anglia Wolf Society open day.A delightful way to spend the day, promoting bats while spending times with the Raptor Foundation and alpacas – and … Continue reading →

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