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While others were out harp trapping last night, Hedj Kel and Sogs met with Rhona to get some training on coping with juveniles. It was a really relaxed evening with much exchange of information., and a lot of laughter Rhona has been caring for bats for many years (she was very young when she started).<\/p>\n

Sogs had bought her charges with her and some of the evening was spent admiring them Rhona gave advice on the Noctule when she first came into care.<\/p>\n

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Photo of a rather bald Noctule. Photo Soggy Sabiniarz<\/p><\/div>\n

Now the Noctule is a glossy beast thanks to Starflower oil. Rhona described Noctules as “Furry Mars Bars” which we rather liked.<\/p>\n

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Photo of a newly refurred Noctule -Photo Jude Hirstwood<\/p><\/div>\n

All too soon she will have to practice flying so we need to find her a space to fly in. The hunt is on!<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Kel and Hedj have built a really good relationship with Acorn Vets in Bedford, who have been really helpful for which many thanks<\/p>\n

PS we are still not abe to be 100% sure what one of the juveniles is – probably a pip but….<\/p>\n

We were so busy having fun we almost forgot to eat the cake!<\/p>\n

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