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Written by Dave Anderson
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Monday, 10 November 2008 10:51 |
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Rare bat found during Hibernation surveys The East Lancashire Bat Group are undertaking surveys of potential bat hibernation sites and have already discovered one rare bat. A Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros), a cave dwelling bat thought to be found only in Wales and South west England, has been discovered during a preliminary survey of potential hibernation sites in the autumn of 2008. Historic distribution of this bat included Lancashire and Yorkshire with the last known records dating back to the 1890's. 
In October/November 2009 we again recorded a Lesser Horseshoe, survey work is ongoing to identify where the bat spends summer. We are now undertaking DNA research on droppings to confirm whether this individual is a recent arrival or from a residual population that has managed to remain undetected for over 100 years. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 14:48 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 02 November 2007 12:02 |
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The next Bat Group meeting is: Wycoller Field Survey
So the next meeting will be Wednesday on 28th July (instead of first wed of month) 8.15pm at Wycoller. Plan is to survey the village to see how many roosts we can uncover. There should also be opportunities to hear/see Natterer's. Meet in the car park here: We will be starting swarming surveys in late August at sites in Rossendale and Bowland.
Other survey opportunities will be sent out on the Bat Group mailing list.
If you're coming or want adding to the East Lancs Bat Group mailing list please let us know.
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Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 13:13 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 02 November 2007 18:00 |
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Bat walks 2010 7th May Towneley Bat Wlak as part of the Burnley Walking Festival 28th May Prospects Bat Walk in Accrington 27th August Prospects Bat Walk in Baxenden If you would like a bat walk for your local group or wildlife site please contact us at the address below. Contact
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for more details. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 14 May 2010 10:15 |
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