Bat Walk

2 days ago

Light Pollution & Bats- 2nd post

EUROBATS is clear that light pollution negatively impacts bats and Jersey, as a signatory should be aiming to comply with the recommendations within this binding International Agreement. Specifically, EUROBATS resolution 8.6 recommends that parties undertake a number of actions to protect bats from light pollution, namely to:

Take into account that artificial light in general has a negative impact on bats and should be avoided wherever and whenever possible.

Work to ensure that planning of artificial lighting projects is undertaken in compliance with national legislation regarding bat protection and conservation by implementing appropriate avoidance, mitigation and compensation for habitat losses.

Ensure that the impacts of artificial light on bats are included in impact assessment procedures.

Work to resolve any conflict between artificial light and bats.

Ensure that impact assessment procedures and post-installation/development monitoring are undertaken by appropriately experienced experts.

Encourage developers of lighting concepts or responsible authorities to make raw data from impact assessments and post installation/development monitoring available for independent analysis.

Encourage developers of lighting concepts or responsible authorities to make reports of impact assessments and post installation/development monitoring available for the public.

Encourage and support scientific research on the impacts of artificial light on bats.

Encourage all stakeholders to engage in research on the best methods for avoiding or mitigating the negative impacts of light pollution on bats.

Promote continued cooperation between lighting professionals and other stakeholders in the search for best practice to avoid or minimise the adverse impact of artificial light on bats.

Develop and promote implementation of national guidance taking due account of the EUROBATS Publication Series No. 8. ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

We would like to welcome Jicas Jersey to Jersey Bat Group with their corporate membership. Jersey Bat Group gave one of their MSc Students Yvonne a bursary to undertake a dissertation on bats in Jerseys urban environments, looking at the impact of light pollution on bats. Yvonne, who is now one of our members and who actively helps in other research. ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago

Are you wanting to do some batty Halloween crafts with the kids this week?

we'll help you out & there will be more ideas posted in the comments section to this post!

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Simple Paper Bat Craft

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Nothing beats simple when it comes to crafting - we just know you are going

3 days ago

🦇🎃 We can't wait to see you all this weekend,🤞🏻the weather doesn't disappoint!! We will have our stall where we will be selling all things batty on both nights!! Cash or cheque please ☺ All funds go towards the JBG being able to carry on the work that we do! 🎃🦇 Hope to see you all in your Halloween fancy dress 🕷👻🧟‍♀️🧛‍♂️ The National Trust for Jersey ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago

Light Pollution & Bats - 1st post

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 some cases lead to bats abandoning or becoming entombed in the roost’ (BCT).

In 1991 an Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS) was established under article 4 of the Bonn Convention (CMS), with this agreement coming into force in 1994. In 1999 Jersey requested that the EUROBATS agreement be extended to the Bailiwick, this ratification only being possible once the Island had a law in place to protect bats. The ratification procedure was completed on 29th October 2001 ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago

On at 9pm tonight 🦇It was a pleasure to support the making of Inside The Bat Cave which is being screened for the first time on
BBC Two on Monday 26th of October 2020 at 9pm. Don't miss it, some remarkable footage of the secret life of bats in the UK ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago

The Jersey Bat Group have been nominated for Environmentalists of the Year in this year’s Pride of Jersey Awards.

Please head to this webpage and just click to vote for us, winners recieve £1000 from Jersey electricity in this category. Which would go a long way in our work to conserve, research & educate about our local bat population.

Closing date for voting is Midnight 31st October 2020

The independent charity promotes educational awareness and research into the Island’s bat population.

‘Bats have a very negative connotation, which is completely undeserved,’ said Piers Sangan, who nominated the group. ‘They play a vital and important role in our ecosystem. The work the Jersey Bat Group does is so important for protecting bats now and for future generations to come.’

The organisation has no permanent staff and is run entirely by volunteers, who give talks, lead walks and undertake surveys at night. ‘These walks, talks and events raise money to fund research and promote the work they do,’ said Piers. ‘Over the past five years, the research done by the Jersey Bat Group has increased the known number of bat species in the Island from 11 to 18. They have also confirmed the presence of bats roosting in trees and highlighted the need for greater awareness and protection for this important roost site.'

Good luck to all the other nominees!

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And don't forget to vote for us!

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Pride of Jersey Awards

www.prideofjersey.com

‘Bats have a very negative connotation, which is completely undeserved,’ said Piers Sangan, who nominated the group. ‘They play a vital and important role in our ecosystem. The work the Jersey Bat Group does is so important for protecting bats now and for future generations to come.’

3 days ago

🦇 BBC Two tonight, 9pm Inside the Bat Cave. Tune in or set to record 🦇 ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

Happy Sunday everyone!

“Bat beatboxing” 🦇

Say hello to our newest resident! This little lady that we’ve named ‘Sabrina’ is being cared for as she has torn one of her wings and cannot fly currently.
She is very talented and has been shouting and beatboxing whilst enjoying her mealworm dinner!

We will post updates on Sabrina as she recovers over the coming months!

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Video

1 week ago

Bat week is upon us! 24-31 October. Lets celebrate our amazing Jersey bats by going outside around dusk and looking up at the sky or use a detector. Weather forecast is not brilliant but there will be opportunities. ... See MoreSee Less