Jersey Bat Group

24 March

On 24/03/2023

Gardening for bats and other wildlife

We had a great talk on Wednesday evening from Lisa Worledge, the Head of Conservation Services at the Bat Conservation Trust on the subject of gardening for bats!Read More →

11 March

By Jane Hurley

On 11/03/2023

In Uncategorized

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Gardening for bats and other wildlife – on-line talk

Join us for this talk which will look at key things to include and
avoid in your garden to make the most of opportunities for a variety of
wildlife, with a particular focus on the real stars of the night – bats!Read More →

11 August

By Jane Hurley

On 11/08/2022

In Bat Walk, Fundraising, Public engagement, Uncategorized

International Bat Night – 28th August – Bat Walk – Val de la Mare Reservoir

How to be a bat detective! Celebration of Bat International Night

The Jersey Bat Group will be taking part in the International Bat Night celebrations by hosting not one but two public bat activity walks on 27th and 28th August.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children (under 16 years old).

Please book your ticket through EventbriteRead More →

11 August

By Jane Hurley

On 11/08/2022

In Bat Walk, Fundraising, Public engagement, Uncategorized

International Bat Night – 27th August – Bat Walk – Queen’s Valley Reservoir

How to be a bat detective! Celebration of Bat International Night

The Jersey Bat Group will be taking part in the International Bat Night celebrations by hosting not one but two public bat activity walks on 27th and 28th August.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children (under 16 years old).

Please book your ticket through EventbriteRead More →

07 July

By Jane Hurley

On 07/07/2022

In Bat Walk, Public engagement, Uncategorized

Bat Awareness public walk 27th July 2022

Summer is here and bats are busy feeding their young and themselves – making the most of all the insects they can catch! Come and join us to watch them.Read More →

21 May

By Jane Hurley

On 21/05/2022

In Public engagement, Research, Uncategorized

The Really Great Garden Bat Watch 2022

Please join the Jersey Bat Group for the fourth Great Garden Bat Watch!
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16 February

By Amy Hall

On 16/02/2022

In Public engagement, Uncategorized

World Book Day

As part of World Book Day two of our Jersey Bat Group members have recorded themselves reading from two batty books!

We hope you enjoy listening to Jane and Liz, and learn some wonderful bat facts.Read More →

18 August

By Amy Hall

On 18/08/2021

In Bat Walk, Fundraising, Uncategorized

International Bat Night – 29th August – Bat Walk – Val de la Mare Reservoir

Celebration is of Bat International Night

The Jersey Bat Group will be taking part in the International Bat Night celebrations by hosting not one but two public bat activity walks on 28th and 29th August.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children (under 16 years old).

Please book your ticket through EventbriteRead More →

18 August

By Amy Hall

On 18/08/2021

In Bat Walk, Fundraising, Uncategorized

International Bat Night – 28th August – Bat Walk – Queen’s Valley Reservoir

Celebration of Bat International Night

The Jersey Bat Group will be taking part in the International Bat Night celebrations by hosting not one but two public bat activity walks on 28th and 29th August.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children (under 16 years old).

Please book your ticket through EventbriteRead More →

02 June

By Amy Hall

On 02/06/2021

In Public engagement, Research, Uncategorized

Great Garden Bat Watch 2021

Please join the Jersey Bat Group for the third Great Garden Bat Watch!

This event combines the joy of (hopefully!) watching bats with citizen science based research that can help us better understand bats across Jersey. Read More →

03 September

By Amy Hall

On 03/09/2020

In Public engagement

Light Pollution

Although there is acknowledgement that light pollution can be a ‘source of annoyance to people, it can be harmful to wildlife, waste energy and detract from the enjoyment of the night sky’ (CPRE 2016) there is only about a fifth of England that retains skies completely free of light pollution.

Light pollution is known to have an impact on species from insects to turtles. When it comes to bats, light pollution can impact on foraging site bat assemblages, commuting routes, can delay or prevent bats emerging from roosts, or can in ‘in some cases lead to bats abandoning or becoming entombed in the roost’ (BCT). Read More →

24 August

By Amy Hall

On 24/08/2020

In Fundraising

International Bat Nights Raffle

Raffle entries have now closed
The draw for prizes took place on 31st August – congratulations to all of our winners!

To raise additional funds for our research, training and education programmes we are holding a raffle to coincide with the International Bat Nights on the 29th and 30th August. We will draw for the raffle on the 31st of August

Tickets are just one pound each. You can buy just one, or five or ten.

We have been donated some wonderful prizes so far and hoping for more to come!

11 August

By Amy Hall

On 11/08/2020

In Bat Walk, Public engagement

International Bat Night – 30th August – Bat Walk – Val de la Mare Reservoir

TICKETS SOLD OUT

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Celebration of Bat International Night

The Jersey Bat Group will be taking part in the International Bat Night celebrations by hosting not one but two public bat activity walks on 29th and 30th August.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £1 for children (under 16 years old).

Please buy your tickets from Eventbrite: Tickets Bat Walk 30th AugustRead More →

11 August

By Amy Hall

On 11/08/2020

In Bat Walk, Public engagement

International Bat Night – 29th August – Bat Walk – Queen’s Valley Reservoir

TICKETS SOLD OUT

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Celebration of Bat International Night

The Jersey Bat Group will be taking part in the International Bat Night celebrations by hosting not one but two public bat activity walks on 29th and 30th August.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £1 for children (under 16 years old).

Please buy your tickets from Eventbrite: Tickets Bat Walk 29th AugustRead More →

29 May

By Amy Hall

On 29/05/2020

In Public engagement, Research

Great Garden Bat Watch

Please join the Jersey Bat Group for the second Great Garden Bat Watch!

This event combines the joy of (hopefully!) watching bats with citizen science based research that can help us better understand bats across Jersey.

We are particularly keen to receive sightings of bats from St Helier and other urban areas around the Island to help us with our research into Jersey’s urban bat populations.
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03 April

By Amy Hall

On 03/04/2020

In Public engagement

Citizen Science

Whether self-isolating or social distancing, there are still ways that you can help the Jersey Bat Group study both Jersey’s bats and also threats to Jersey’s bat populations such as light pollutionRead More →

23 March

By Amy Hall

On 23/03/2020

In Public engagement

Bat crafts and activities

If you have children to look after or home school and would like some ideas for things to do then the Bat Conservation Trust website is a great place to be inspired!Read More →

15 February

By Amy Hall

On 15/02/2020

In Uncategorized

Nominations for Fundraising Officer

Would you like to get more involved in Bat Conservation?

Now’s your chance to join the JBG committee and help the group by coordinating fundraising and public engagement events.Read More →

13 February

By Amy Hall

On 13/02/2020

In Uncategorized

Jersey Bat Group: 2020 AGM

Hibernation season is nearly over. It’s time to emerge and find out how you can get involved in bat conservation.

Come along to the AGM to hear about the activities and discoveries of 2019 and join the discussions for 2020.Read More →

29 September

By Amy Hall

On 29/09/2019

In Fundraising, Public engagement

Pub Quiz – 29th October

***Bookings have now closed***

We look forward to seeing all those that purchased tickets on 29th OctoberRead More →

Jersey Bat Group

2 weeks ago

Gardening for Bats with Lisa Worledge. Don't forget the talk on Wed 22 March which is free for our members. Details below:Topic: Gardening for bats and other wildlifeTime: Mar 22, 2023 07:30 PM LondonWe are also giving members of the public the opportunity to join us. Tickets are available on EventBrite and are free (although donations are welcome). The EventBrite link is: www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../gardening-for-bats-and... If any of your friends or colleagues are gardeners, or interested in encouraging bats and other wildlife in their gardens, please share the Eventbrite link with them. Tickets will be available up to and including 19th March.We look forward to seeing you (virtually!) on 22nd March. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

2 weeks ago

JBG Online talk - Gardening for bats and other wildlife - 22nd March 19.30We are pleased to advise that the above-mentioned talk is confirmed. Here are some brief details:The seemingly small changes that can be made to our green spaces and gardens, especially the way we manage them, can actually add real benefits for wildlife. This talk will look at key things to include and avoid in your garden to make the most of opportunities for a variety of wildlife, with a particular focus on the real stars of the night - bats! Lisa is the Head of Conservation Services at the Bat Conservation Trust. She has an MSc in Biological Recording and holds Natural England licences for bat work. In her spare time, she volunteers with her local bat group, leading bat walks and giving talks. She became addicted to bats after attending her first bat walk with BrumBats back in 2008. Lisa also enjoys spending time in her own wildlife garden at home.We hope that you can attend. The zoom invitation details have been sent out to all members.Topic: Gardening for bats and other wildlifeTime: Mar 22, 2023 07:30 PM LondonWe are also giving members of the public the opportunity to join us. Tickets are available on EventBrite and are free (although donations are welcome). The EventBrite link is: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gardening-for-bats-and-other-wildlife-tickets-579265798597 If any of your friends or colleagues are gardeners, or interested in encouraging bats and other wildlife in their gardens, please share the Eventbrite link with them. Tickets will be available up to and including 19th March.We look forward to seeing you (virtually!) on 22nd March. ... See MoreSee Less

Gardening for bats and other wildlife

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Lisa Worledge, from the BCT, will be talking about the small changes that can be made to our gardens to add real benefits for wildlife.

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Jersey Bat Group

4 weeks ago

The Jersey Bat Group (JBG) is a registered Jersey charity with the aims: to survey and monitor bat populations, roosts, hibernacula and foraging sites in Jersey; to provide information and education regarding bats to its members and the Jersey public; and, where possible, to take steps to help protect local bat populations.JBG are seeking a new Chairperson to lead the group. He or she will be responsible for ensuring that the Committee functions effectively, that there is full participation during committee and members meetings, that all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out. Between meetings the Chairperson will need to keep in touch with others and see how the things that they have committed to do are progressing. The Chairperson may from time to time need to represent the group, or find the most suitable representative from the group as a whole, depending on what is required (e.g. introducing a speaker at an event or talking about the work and objectives of the group).If you would like to put your name forward for this position, or would like to know more about the group before deciding, please email enquires@jerseybatgroup.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

2 months ago

What bat is that? This bat was seen this morning under a licenced hibernation survey. Can you tell what type of bat this is? This winter the JBG has joined with another local charity, Annyctalus Ecology, to conduct hibernation surveys (as part of the National Bat Monitoring Programme). These surveys involve quietly and carefully searching for signs of bats at identified sites. Following this morning's survey, 3 sites have now been surveyed. And excitingly. three different species have been seen! (although at the moment only one bat at each site)If you would like to learn how to tell a myotis from a long eared bat or work out the difference between a lesser and greater horseshoe, just from their facial features the next JBG meeting is for you.James Shipman will be giving an on-line talk on alternative bat identification and handling techniques. James is the events coordinator for the Berkshire Bat Group but also helps train volunteers all over the U.K. and Europe as his hobby. He works in tree relocation for his day to day job but his passion outside of work is bat research and inspiring others.Non-members are very welcome to attend but we would ask that they register via EventBrite, The link ishttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-on-alternative-bat-identification-and-handling-techniques... Tickets are free (although donations are very welcome!).NB The photos were taken under licence and without flash. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

3 months ago

The first members meeting of 2023 will be via Zoom on 25th January at 19.30.James Shipman will be giving a talk on alternative bat identification and handling techniques. This is for all members, whatever level of experience you have. For those members involved in the JBG Bat Box project (and anyone else that might like to be involved) James will be including tips on identifying bats in boxes when looking from the ground.James is the events coordinator for the Berkshire Bat Group but also helps train volunteers all over the U.K. and Europe as his hobby. He works in tree relocation for his day to day job but his passion outside of work is bat research and inspiring others.He has suggested that if you have any bat photos you can send them to him beforehand and he can refer to them in his talk. You can email photos to him at jamesandrewshipman@hotmail.com , or send them via Facebook, or via WhatsApp (+447739968130).We look forward to seeing you all (virtually!) on 25th January. A zoom invitation will be sent out nearer the time but in the meantime make sure you put the date in your diary!Non-members are also welcome to attend but we would ask that they register via EventBrite, The link is www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-on-alternative-bat-identification-and-handling-techniques-tickets-5... There is no charge but donations are are very welcome! (Of course, the meeting is free for members). The zoom link will be emailed to Eventbrite ticket holders two days before the event. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

4 months ago

We are proud to announce the completion of our bat flight cage, thanks to the funding from the Association of Jersey Charities, the hard work of our bat friendly carpenter, Arie Uttenbogaard, and invaluable advice from Gail Armstrong. It features an 8m x 3m mesh cage made of aluminium on the outside and softer windbreak material on the inside. There is a wooden shed at one end in which to store items, which acts as a double door for safety. We have placed 2 Schwegler bat boxes inside. This will be a valuable tool in bat rehab where the bat can re-learn how to fly after an injury & we will be able to ensure the bat can fly prior to release from a dehydration event. It will also provide a safe environment for orphaned pups to learn to fly and look after themselves before release back into the wild. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

6 months ago

Lovely walk around the lanes and gardens of Trinity. Thank you Jane Richardson for organising ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

7 months ago

Great bat walk at Queen's Valley last night. Thanks to all the volunteers that helped to make this a successful walk. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

7 months ago

We are looking forward to our bat walks at the weekend. A chance to learn more about these amazing mammals and use a bat detector to see what you can discover.... But not much time left to book tickets! Check out the website to choose your date and time.www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-be-a-bat-detective-celebrating-international-bat-night-tickets-3995... ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

7 months ago

Nice article about our Jersey bats and the struggles they have been facing in the heatwave.There are still tickets on sale for our public walk at Queen's Valley on Saturday 27 Aug and at Val de la Mare Reservoir on Sunday 28 Aug to celebrate International Bat weekend.www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-be-a-bat-detective-celebrating-international-bat-night-tickets-3995... ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

Jerseys dedicated bat conservationists

Gardening for bats and other wildlife

Gardening for bats and other wildlife – on-line talk

International Bat Night – 28th August – Bat Walk – Val de la Mare Reservoir

International Bat Night – 27th August – Bat Walk – Queen’s Valley Reservoir

Bat Awareness public walk 27th July 2022

The Really Great Garden Bat Watch 2022

World Book Day

International Bat Night – 29th August – Bat Walk – Val de la Mare Reservoir

International Bat Night – 28th August – Bat Walk – Queen’s Valley Reservoir

Great Garden Bat Watch 2021

Light Pollution

International Bat Nights Raffle

International Bat Night – 30th August – Bat Walk – Val de la Mare Reservoir

International Bat Night – 29th August – Bat Walk – Queen’s Valley Reservoir

Great Garden Bat Watch

Bat crafts and activities

Nominations for Fundraising Officer

Jersey Bat Group: 2020 AGM

Pub Quiz – 29th October