Our upcoming events

Our regular indoor meeting.  Details will be confirmed nearer the time

Along with the usual group business we have a talk by Dr David Hill. David, formerly of Sussex Uni and author of a number of bat research papers, developed the Sussex Autobat. Amongst other successful uses the development of this ‘original’ acoustic lure by David (working with Frank Greenaway) was instrumental in us understanding more about our Bechstein’s bat population (via the BCT project) and barbastelle bats. David has also undertaken research in a number of other countries. More info on David's talk will be sent in due course (including confirmation of the venue) but this will be a talk not to miss.

Our AGM. We also have a speaker coming to talk to us.

Details will be confirmed nearer the time

For the last two years Ben McLean, a member of the bat group, has been surveying some of the trees at Clumber Park and had a good deal of success finding bats.  We have been invited to join him on his April survey which last year was his most productive month.

No special equipment is needed beyond a small torch (the LED type are the best).

The park is likely to be busy that day so it would be good to keep the number of cars as low as possible so please car share if possible.

To book a place please use our event booking form

Meeting 7pm at a pub (location tbc - will be in the north of the county) then we will set off in teams to complete several transects at sunset 8.30 pm for approx. 1.5 hours as part of the EEL project. Meeting at the pub for a drink and possibly food if people would like before heading out. Latest time to arrive is 8pm. For bookings contact Angelena Efstathiou or use the events booking form

The purpose is to collect more data in some of the current data gaps before our project ends in May. Help NBG to fill in the blanks! No prior knowledge required just bat buddies to Team up and use our Anabats to collect bat data in as many empty tetrads as we can.

This event is organised by the Bat Conservation Trust.  More details from www.bats.org.uk/pages/midlandconference.html

We will be checking some of the boxes at Clumber Park. We usually find Noctule, Leisler's and Soprano Pipistrelle.

Please book using our event booking form, Natasja is leading this survey.

We check the boxes every year here and usually find lots of bats including Noctule and Leisler's. We are usually out until mid-afternoon. For insurance reasons this event is limited to members only and there are only a few places available. This event will be lead by Phil Carter.

Please book using our event booking form. Your place isn't confirmed until you receive a reply from us.

The National Bat Conference is the biggest event in the bat calendar and is comprised of a range of exciting talks, workshops and a conference dinner on the Saturday evening. The event is an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries in the world of bat conservation, catchup with old friends and meet new ones.

See  BCT website for more details.
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/national_bat_conference.html