Monday 29 October 2012

Summer Survey Summary 2012


Thought you might find this interesting since you all had some input!

BCT have now produced maps showing the distribution of survey sites and bat species recorded throughout Britain, based on the data returned so far for 2012.   These can be found here.
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Friday 26 October 2012

Early warning of Welsh Bat Conference

Hi all,
Put this in your diary, it really is a must go to thing!  Lets go on mass!

The Welsh Bat Conference will be held this year on the weekend of 1-2 June in the Conway Centre, North Wales.  Booking will commence early next year so don't miss out, there is usually limited space.  Costs have yet to be worked out but once we know them, please don't let that put you off - something can be worked out for NCBG memebers.

Thanks all for turning up to the meeting last night.  Little fat bat was quite warn out when I got him home again but he said he was please to meet you all.......sloppy or not?!!!!!!  Yes, I know, I'm batty!

Net

Friday 19 October 2012

On a lighter note

Hi all, look what Chris found for us.   I think we should all invest in one for next year.
                             
                                             Bugproof Jacket

See you all Thursday 25th at 6pm in the Art Centre - upstairs by the bar!

Net


Wednesday 17 October 2012

The state of the UK's bats - population trends 2011

Hi All,

BCT have just published their annual report on the state of the UK's bat populations. This is the sixth publication which summaries the results of the National Bat Monitoring Programme up to the end of 2011 to which you, as bat group members have contributed.  By standing there being eaten by midges or rained on - more like this year - you've all helped in the conservation and understanding of the species.  BCT writes: -

" it is thanks to the efforts of volunteers such as yourselves that we are able to collect the data needed to produce these trends, and so track how the UK's bat species are faring.  Your help in ensuring that the NBMP continues to be successful is greatly appreciated."

So pat yourselves on the backs and take a bow!

You can find these results at this link (hopefully)

Thursday 4 October 2012

Some interesting info.

Hi All,

Kevin came across these links which he thought were of interest for everyone.
Thanks Kevin!

http://www.batdetective.org/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19803167

I'm hoping to organise a meeting soon and then we can give some thought as to a meal out perhaps together before we all hibernate for the winter!