National Bat Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2008

Just to let you know that the NBMP Annual Report for 2008 is now available to view online at:-
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/nbmp_reports.html.

Last chance hotel for this year

Hi All,

Just to let you all know that we will be meeting at Tre'r Ddol on Tuesday evening 22nd September to have a walk up the Cletwr valley - should be very pleasant. Meet at the Wildfolwer pub by 7:00pm. I'll meet you later for a drink in the pub!!!

On another point check out this link:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8263876.stm

Get together in September or October?

Hi All, Wonder if anyone would be interested in another outing in the next couple of months? I know the weather is terrible but we might just get an Indian summer - humm... Anyway, here's a couple of proposals. We have been asked to go back to Long Wood - near Lampeter - to do some netting but I will need to know if there is any interest in this before accepting and asking Richard C to come up from Cardiff. It might also be nice to go for a walk along the river at Cwm Cletwr, Tredol.

I've also been asked by Tregaron Beaver Cubs troop if there would be anyone free to give a very short talk to the kids - they are between 6 to 8 years and would just need a quick intro to bats - some nice pictures or something to do relating to bats. Any volunteers please?

I also have several copies of Bat New to go to good home - anyone want one let me know.

I'd be very glad of feed back on any of the above.

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Wales Bat Workers Day 10th October 2009

Hi All,

If you're really interested in bats and want to get some excellent training from the county's formost bat workers to get you started this will be of interest to you. It's usually a really good day and gives you a chance to meet other bat workers and someone usually brings along one or two bats to have a look at. It's at Llandrindon Wells - so not too far from here, it's open to everyone what ever your experience but places are limited so don't miss out!

The programme so far - Matt Zeal, Dai Jermyn and Tom McOwat - all experts in their fields are giving presentations. There'll be two workshop sessions covering topics including sound analysis, identification of bat droppings - phew -, latest in equipment and Habs Regs and other interesting legal aspects. A couple of workshops sessions have still to be finalised - possibly bats and trees. If there is a topic of particular interest let Steve Lucas at BCT know and he'll have a go and try to arrange something (SLucas@bats.org.uk). If you want the booking form try this link http://users.aber.ac.uk/aes/booking.pdf or email me and I'll send it to you direct. It will be the best £25 you've ever spent and lunch is good too...

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Brown Long eared count results

Hi All, thought you might all like to know that Fran and I counted out 23 bats the other evening - make of that what you will! net

Additional Long Eared Count 13th Aug

Hi All, Is there anyone out there who would like to come along and count out the Long Eared bats again at Comins Coch? Let me know please and I'll sort out lifts and times later.
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Results from the last two pip counts

The 6th of July results are a bit weird so any coment would be appreciated! Although the weather was fair; no rain, only a light breeze and 15c, there was quite confusing behaviour. The first bats were already emerging at 9:20 and continued to exit until after dark. The total count however was only 162 bats yet there was still plenty of activity in the roost to be heard. The count on the 14th was more clear cut despite the heavy rain for the first 20 mins. 434 bats were counted out between 9:15 and 10:15 after which the bats began to return and it grew too dark to see.

We still hope to revisit the Long Eared roost in Aug and try to get together for a bit of fun later in the summer so keep your eyes on the blog.
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