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Rare Lesser Horseshoe bat found during Hibernation surveys PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dave Anderson   
Monday, 10 November 2008 10:51

Rare bat found during Hibernation surveys

The East Lancashire Bat Group have begun 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. Historic distribution of this bat included Lancashire and Yorkshire with the last known records dating back to the 1890's.

Lesser Horseshoe Bat

We are now awaiting colder weather to confirm that this individual is from a residual population that has managed to remain undetected for over 100 years.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 15 January 2009 09:28
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East Lancashire Bat Group Meetings PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 02 November 2007 12:02
The next Bat Group meeting is:
 

Lesser Horseshoe Bat Survey

 

The next Bat Group meetig will be at 8.30 on Wednesday 10th June. this is the second of our Lesser Horseshoe Activity Surveys.

Initial meeting place is the Inn at Whitewell.

We'll disperse from there once we've split into groups.

 
The site is also home to Common Pipistrelle, Soprano Pipistrelle, Noctule, Brown Long Eared and Daubenton's bats so this is an ideal opportunity to learn a bit about identification and the use of bat detectors. With this in mind we'll be splitting into groups with an experienced surveyor in each group who will be sharing tips on how to use bat detectors, identification etc.
 
Spare detectors are available so if anyone hasn't got one, don't worry, we should have enough so that everyone can get involved and have a go.
 
If you can't make this one don't panic, further surveys are being carried out on the first Wednesday of each month.
 
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 08:42
 
Public Events PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 02 November 2007 18:00

Bat walks 2009

7.30pm Wed 13th May  

Towneley Bat Walk   

Towneley is a fantastic venue for bats walks with three species regularly encountered. The woodland has resident Pipistrelle, Brown Long Eared and Natterer's bats, the real stars of the show though are the Daubenton's bats which feed over the hall pond.           

Meet at Towneley Hall Shop

 7.30pm Wed 20th May  

Rowley Bat Walk

Daubenton's bats and Soprano Pipistrelles are commonly found at Rowley as well as the rarer Nathusius' Pipistrelle.                 

Meet at Rowley Lake Picnic site

 8.00 Wed 8th July      

Grove Lane Bat Walk

At Grove Lane we expect to encounter common Pipistrelle, Soprano Pipistrelle, Noctule and possibly Leisler's bats.             

Meet at Grove Lane Plantation Car Park

 8.00 Wed 22nd July     

Towneley Bat Walk  

Towneley is a fantastic venue for bats walks with three species regularly encountered. The woodland has resident Pipistrelle, Brown Long Eared and Natterer's bats, the real stars of the show though are the Daubenton's bats which feed over the hall pond.              

Meet at Towneley Hall Shop

8.00 Wed 2nd Sept      

Hurstwood Bat Walk 

Despite it's moorland edge location Hurstwood hosts Common and Nathusius Pipistrelles as well as Brown Long Eared bats.              

Meet at Hurstwood Car Park

8.00 Wed 9th Sept       

Lowerhouse Lodge Bat Walk

Daubenton's and Common Pipistrelles are the common species often heard at Lowerhouse.

Meet at Lowerhouse Lodges

 8.00 Wed 16th Sept    

Towneley Bat Walk    

Towneley is a fantastic venue for bats walks with three species regularly encountered. The woodland has resident Pipistrelle, Brown Long Eared and Natterer's bats, the real stars of the show though are the Daubenton's bats which feed over the hall pond.            

Meet at Towneley Hall Shop

 

If you would like a bat walk for your local group or wildlife site please contact us at the address below.

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