Research » Trapping

2018 will be a busy year for bat research in Jersey with the JBG carrying out surveys at sites across the Island.

Up to date information about dates, times and types of activity found on our Facebook Page
Trapping for the National Nathusius’ Pipistrelle Project starts on the 20th April, and trapping for our Woodland Project starts on 11th May

If any members are interested in participating in any of the research activities then please contact research@jerseybatgroup.org or enquiri es@jerseybatgroup.org

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A reminder about the talk on Wednesday 28 Feb on autumn swarming by Molly Watson. For those of you unsure of what swarming actually is, here is a nice quote from Bat Conservation International:Swarming is a bat behaviour that is hard to describe without making it sound like a giant raging party for swingers. Before hibernation, many northern hemisphere bat species attend swarming events by gathering in large groups of up to thousands of individuals. At a suitable cave or mine, these groups fly around in a flurry of chasing, finding quick opportunities to mate in the chaos. In this setting, bats find mates from other colonies, increasing the population’s genetic diversity. Members you should have already received your Zoom link, non members can use the following link. The talk is free but a donation to the Jersey Bat Group is very welcome:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-talks-bat-swarming-by-molly-watson-tickets-813506910067?fbclid=IwAR...There are limited tickets available. Tickets are free although donations would be much appreciated. See you (virtually) there ... See MoreSee Less

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Topic: Winter Talks: Autumn Swarming in N. England by Molly WatsonTime: Feb 28, 2024 19:30 London Molly Watson is a Masters student at Newcastle University, who has worked with bats in the UK, Argentina and Mexico. Her talk will be on her Masters and Undergraduate research investigating site selection and habitat connectivity to autumn swarming sites for bats in Northern England. If you’re a member of Jersey Bat Group you will be receiving an email with a link and details to join the meeting via Zoom. For non-members you can sign up for this exciting talk on the link below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-talks-bat-swarming-by-molly-watson-tickets-813506910067 ... See MoreSee Less

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Topic: Winter Talks: Bat Communities in the Urban Landscape by Isabel CurtisTime: Feb 16, 2024 07:00 PM LondonBats in the Urban Landscape. Isabel's MSc project in Jersey this past year has been on the impacts of urbanization and associated light pollution on bat activity in Jersey. She will be discussing her project, analysis and results and also be discussing opportunities for future projects from it. If you’re a member of Jersey Bat Group you will be receiving an email with a link and details to join the meeting via Zoom. For non-members you can sign up for this exciting talk on the link below.www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/810696664547?aff=oddtdtcreator ... See MoreSee Less

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Our first members meeting for 2024 was on 29th January and appropriately titled (given the recent weather) 'Bats in Winter'.Liz Walsh gave a great talk on the hibernation project that she has been participating in for several years. We learned a bit about bat ecology, about the likely signs and features of hibernation roosts and the curious places some bats choose. Apparently, some bats like to hibernate behind log piles - well, they will have plenty of places to choose from this winter!We heard about the considerable past effort surveying likely sites across the island, and the continuing monitoring of certain selected sites. We also had a fun time trying to identify various species from photos that had been taken during surveys. Quite a challenge when they are tucked up in cracks or crevices with their wings carefully folded away! ... See MoreSee Less

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Winter Talk: Jersey Grey Long-eared Bats by Piers SanganTime: Feb 6, 2024 07:00 PM LondonJoin us for a talk presented by Piers Sangan, a well-established Ecologist in Jersey, with over 15 years of experience working with a wide range of protected species in Jersey and across the Channel Islands, specialising in bats. He will introduce the fascinating world of the grey long-eared bags with a discussion of what has been discovered through the Jersey Grey Long-eared Bat Project that he started in 2019. The project is the only one in the Channel Islands that continuously monitors known established grey long-eared bat maternity roosts and works to improve the knowledge of their biology and ecology. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/810679914447?aff=oddtdtcreator ... See MoreSee Less

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Interested in learning about bats? BatChat podcast by the Bat Conservation Trust is a great way to do that! The below link provides shortcuts to the podcast which is available with all major audio apps.The latest episode includes an interview with a trio from Jersey Bag Group! www.buzzsprout.com/680561?fbclid=IwAR0kQTqQYz-x6bG87aEdIyo3YnOTKZPhZb54TVPURVVZ9hbzrjBEU1a7LCQ ... See MoreSee Less

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From all of us at Jersey Bat Group, we wish you all the best for the coming year! ... See MoreSee Less

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