Esther
Wednesday 28 July 2010
Dyfi Furnace last night
Many thanks to all who came out to help with the survey last night. It was interesting to be involved and I think most of you even got to see some bats (not always guaranteed!). It looks like we'll be invited along to the next count, sometime in September. We'll let you know as soon as we get a date.
Monday 26 July 2010
Dyfi Furnace survey - reminder
Hi All,
Please let me know if you intent coming along tomorrow night. We have to be there by 20:30. Parking in Furnace is a problem, but the lane going left just before the bridge (if you are coming from the South/Aberystwyth) might be an option. I suggest we meet by the bridge and take it from there.
So far I haven't heard from anyone, so please get in touch!
See you tomorrow
Christiane
Please let me know if you intent coming along tomorrow night. We have to be there by 20:30. Parking in Furnace is a problem, but the lane going left just before the bridge (if you are coming from the South/Aberystwyth) might be an option. I suggest we meet by the bridge and take it from there.
So far I haven't heard from anyone, so please get in touch!
See you tomorrow
Christiane
Saturday 24 July 2010
BCT Sunset / Sunrise survey this weekend and beyond...
A (late) reminder for those of you who aren't in touch with the Bat Conservation Trust website (well worth a visit) or their newsletters (free to members) - this weekend is the nationwide BCT sunrise / sunset survey: see this page on their website for details.
Basically, the survey doesn't require any previous bat experience or any expensive equipment (no bat detectors required!). The downloadable form gives you instructions on how you can carry out your own search for a bat roost and how to identify some of the bats you're likely to see. You can either do a survey at sunset, by trying to track bats back to where they seem to be coming from, or you can get up just before sunrise to see if you can follow them back to their roost. Or even better, you could do both (as long as the surveys aren't separated by more than a week). You could either have a go at doing the survey this weekend (a bit short notice, I know), or in the next 3 weeks (up to the 15th August) and the results will still be counted by BCT.
Make sure you either fill in the results form online, or send a completed form to BCT in the post. If you are going to have a go, have fun but be safe - take a friend with you or let someone know where you're going and when you'll be back.
Happy batting!
Thursday 22 July 2010
Tuesday the 27th July Dyfi Furnace survey
Hi All, Hope those who went to Cardigan had a good time and are dry by now. Sorry I couldn't get the bats to come out and play!
The details for Tuesday have yet to be finalised but for the moment the ecologist who will be running the survey has ask that we be on site by 20:30 hrs. Again this is all weather dependant and you'll need to check before setting out that all is well. As you know I'll be away next week so Christiane is taking up the challenge of organising.
If you want to take part, let Christiane know.
Have fun.
Net
The details for Tuesday have yet to be finalised but for the moment the ecologist who will be running the survey has ask that we be on site by 20:30 hrs. Again this is all weather dependant and you'll need to check before setting out that all is well. As you know I'll be away next week so Christiane is taking up the challenge of organising.
If you want to take part, let Christiane know.
Have fun.
Net
Monday 19 July 2010
Cardigan Castle Wed 21st July arrangements
Hi All, this trip is open only to those who have been out with us this summer, by way of a treat for you. It will be weather dependant so please ring me before you set off to check that it's on - I'll be waiting for your calls - home number as always.
You'll need to be at the entrance to Cardigan Castle no later than 8:30pm where Richard will be waiting for you. He'll give you a short briefing, before setting you all out to monitor different points of the building. It's advisable to bring something to sit on, something warm to drink (that could be tea I suppose or something stronger for those not driving - I'm not suggesting anything or going to be held responsible!). It's takes a good hour to get from Aber to Cardigan if you don't get stuck behind a tractor or caravan and it will be a late finish I should think. If you follow the one way system around the town you come up under the wall of the castle (all supported by a wooden stantions). As you come around the corner to go up the main street of the town ( just after the bridge) you'll see on your left the entrance to the supermarket - the only one in this one horse town. You could park there or just on the main road. The entrance to the castle is opposite you there.
I hope you can arrange amongst yourselves lifts etc, I'm sure you've all exchanged emails and phone numbers by now. I won't be going but should you need a lift that could be arranged if you let me know - by phone or email a.s.a.p
Have loads of fun and learn lots.
Net
You'll need to be at the entrance to Cardigan Castle no later than 8:30pm where Richard will be waiting for you. He'll give you a short briefing, before setting you all out to monitor different points of the building. It's advisable to bring something to sit on, something warm to drink (that could be tea I suppose or something stronger for those not driving - I'm not suggesting anything or going to be held responsible!). It's takes a good hour to get from Aber to Cardigan if you don't get stuck behind a tractor or caravan and it will be a late finish I should think. If you follow the one way system around the town you come up under the wall of the castle (all supported by a wooden stantions). As you come around the corner to go up the main street of the town ( just after the bridge) you'll see on your left the entrance to the supermarket - the only one in this one horse town. You could park there or just on the main road. The entrance to the castle is opposite you there.
I hope you can arrange amongst yourselves lifts etc, I'm sure you've all exchanged emails and phone numbers by now. I won't be going but should you need a lift that could be arranged if you let me know - by phone or email a.s.a.p
Have loads of fun and learn lots.
Net
Wednesday 14 July 2010
Thursday 15th's survey cancelled
Hi All, sorry for cross posting but I just wanted to make sure that everyone knows that I have cancelled the Long Eared roost survey for Thursday 15th. The weather looks very bad and there's no fun in going out in that. Hope it's all okay for Monday at Cwm Rheidol, 9:00pm - I'll keep in touch.
Please see below for forthcoming jollies.
Net
Please see below for forthcoming jollies.
Net
Friday 9 July 2010
Things to do in the next three weeks - we're not finished yet!
Hello everyone. Here's a few dates for your diaries and some other stuff hopefully of interest, so don't say I didn't tell you!
15th July. - this Thursday. I've planned a final visit to the Long Eared Roost at Comins Coch. I already have five names but if there is anyone who still has not been and would like to come, please let me know and I'll give you directions.
We need to be on site by 9:30.
(P.S Jon could we borrow the night imaging thingy again please?).
19th July. Last chance hotel at Cwm Rheidol. Be there by 9:00 please
21st July. (Wednesday) We have been invited by Richard Crompton to visit Cardigan Castle. This is open to those who have been active with the Group this summer - a bit of a treat for you all. I'll let you know nearer the time what will be involved but I should imagine we will need to leave Aber fairly early in the evening - it's a good run down to Cardigan from here.
27th July. (Tuesday) Emergence count at Dyfi Furnace.
For the future:- Wales Bat Workers Day 2010. Steve Lucas from BCT has pencilled in the 16th October this year. It will be held at the MRC in Llandrindod Wells and the agenda is yet to be formalised. For anyone interested in bats it's a occasion not to be missed. There are usually lots of varied work shops to attend and it gives you a chance to meet other batworkers from around Wales and beyond. There's usually someone who will bring their bats along too and often a chance to buy equipment. A very worthwhile day. There is a fee but for what you get it's worth it!
Some other stuff
Another good evening was spent at Cwm Rheidol, great to see all those new faces, thanks for coming along. 290 little bats popped out to play - I'm getting to know each and every one of them. Since I've been counting there for over 13 years it's quite possible that some of them know me too!
Staying in the rain at Tanybwlch on Tuesday night also had it's compensations I believe. I'm sorry I couldn't be there to see, what I am told, was quite an aerial display. Anyone want to say more?
That all for now folks!
Net
15th July. - this Thursday. I've planned a final visit to the Long Eared Roost at Comins Coch. I already have five names but if there is anyone who still has not been and would like to come, please let me know and I'll give you directions.
We need to be on site by 9:30.
(P.S Jon could we borrow the night imaging thingy again please?).
19th July. Last chance hotel at Cwm Rheidol. Be there by 9:00 please
21st July. (Wednesday) We have been invited by Richard Crompton to visit Cardigan Castle. This is open to those who have been active with the Group this summer - a bit of a treat for you all. I'll let you know nearer the time what will be involved but I should imagine we will need to leave Aber fairly early in the evening - it's a good run down to Cardigan from here.
27th July. (Tuesday) Emergence count at Dyfi Furnace.
For the future:- Wales Bat Workers Day 2010. Steve Lucas from BCT has pencilled in the 16th October this year. It will be held at the MRC in Llandrindod Wells and the agenda is yet to be formalised. For anyone interested in bats it's a occasion not to be missed. There are usually lots of varied work shops to attend and it gives you a chance to meet other batworkers from around Wales and beyond. There's usually someone who will bring their bats along too and often a chance to buy equipment. A very worthwhile day. There is a fee but for what you get it's worth it!
Some other stuff
Another good evening was spent at Cwm Rheidol, great to see all those new faces, thanks for coming along. 290 little bats popped out to play - I'm getting to know each and every one of them. Since I've been counting there for over 13 years it's quite possible that some of them know me too!
Staying in the rain at Tanybwlch on Tuesday night also had it's compensations I believe. I'm sorry I couldn't be there to see, what I am told, was quite an aerial display. Anyone want to say more?
That all for now folks!
Net
Monday 5 July 2010
Tonight's outing reminder and a new one for tomorrow.
Hi All, sorry it's a bit late in the day but just wanted to remind everyone that we're counting bats tonight at Cwm Rheidol again. Need to be there by 9:00 - see you there.
I've also just heard from Richard C who has invited anyone who is interested to help him carry out a survey at Tan-y-Bwlch, Rhydyfelin, tomorrow evening, 6th July. Please contact me if you are interested and I can give you more details. Could be very worth while to take part. Again it would be a 9:00pm start.
Net
I've also just heard from Richard C who has invited anyone who is interested to help him carry out a survey at Tan-y-Bwlch, Rhydyfelin, tomorrow evening, 6th July. Please contact me if you are interested and I can give you more details. Could be very worth while to take part. Again it would be a 9:00pm start.
Net
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