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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 →

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

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 →

Jersey Bat Group

19 hours ago

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Jersey Bat Group

5 days ago

Press release:The Really Great Garden Bat Watch 2022. 2nd June to 5th June.Please join the Jersey Bat Group for the fourth 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.We are asking if you could look for bats on an evening for 2nd June to 5th June, but please do feel free to use the form to submit your bat sightings throughout the summer.However: If you are undertaking your bat watch and submitting the form on dates other than the 2nd/3rd/4th/5th June then please go to www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/saint-helier and ensure you are outside looking for bats at least 15 minutes before sunset and keep looking until 1 hour after sunset!That way you will ensure you spot the first bats…though it may mean you wait up to 30 minutes before seeing your first bat.We are asking you to go into your garden, or to an open space near your house or really anywhere in the Island to look for bats. A perfect way to spend a summer evening!Main event: Any evening from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June (or more than one evening!)Where: Any outside space (garden, park, lane, beach)What time: From 20:50 until 22.00You do not need a bat detector as we are not asking you to identify bat species, all you need to note down is:1) The time you saw the first bat2) The direction the bat flew from3) Details of the Recorder, Date and LocationWe are working in conjunction with the Jersey Biodiversity Centre who have designed a bespoke data entry form for you to enter your sightings. See the link: www.jerseybiodiversitycentre.org.je/records/Great-Garden-Bat-WatchIf you manage to take any photos or videos of bats in flight during the Great Garden Bat watch then please post them in comments box for this event on our Facebook page or email them to us at the Jersey Bat Group or post them on your Facebook and tag in the @JerseyBatGroupWe look forward to receiving news of your local bats!For any further details about the bat watch or to submit your data by email then please email the Jersey Bat Group ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

1 month ago

The AGM has been held but we still need a chairperson!Do you have an interest in the natural environment? Would you enjoy leading a small and enthusiastic group of volunteers who have a whole variety of skills and experiences?The chairperson role is primarily one of coordination, ensuring that the committee works effectively and the aims of the group are met. And acting as the point of contact and representative of the group with other organisations.You do not need to be a bat expert! If you are not already a member but are interested in this volunteer position then do still contact us!If you would like to know more then email us at: enquiries@jerseybatgroup.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

2 months ago

Our current Chairperson is sadly stepping down at the next AGM, so we are looking for a new person to fill this very important roleChairperson: responsible for ensuring that the Committee functions effectively, that there is full participation during 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 other committee members 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 be interested to learn more about the role then please contact the Jersey Bat Group: enquiries@jerseybatgroup.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

3 months ago

Jersey Bat Group MeetingWED 2nd March 2022 19:30 @ Societe Jersiaise Members RoomNon-members are welcome to come along to chat and see if they would like to join the group and get involved with any of the activities and projects. There is no need to book. If you'd like to hear more about our research protects, walks, talks and public outreach then please do join us.Association of Jersey Charities ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

3 months ago

Key bat roosts at risk under 'fields for homes' plan

www.bailiwickexpress.com

Up to 30% of Jersey’s long-eared bat population could be lost if two fields are approved for housing in the Island Plan, according to ecologists.

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Jersey Bat Group

3 months ago

Bat research in Guernsey - please readThe most extensive bat survey carried out by citizen scientists in the Bailiwick of Guernsey has found several new species of bat and a new species of bush-cricket for the islands. The research was carried out through the Bailiwick Bat Survey: a four-year partnership project between the British Trust for Ornithology and the States of Guernsey’s Agriculture, Countryside & Land Management Services with coordination by La Société for the 2021 survey. Read more: bit.ly/3JcF1Ux ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

7 months ago

We have sold out for next weekends Halloween walks! Thank you so much to everyone that has purchased a ticket and we can't wait to see you all for a couple of fun evenings! 🦇 ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

7 months ago

We had another bat capture/release session at St Ouen's Manor last night. Great evening although not a lot of bats, probably due to the low temperature. Another good refresher! Thanks to Amy Louise Hall for the photos. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

7 months ago

Some photos from our capture/release session last night thanks to Bella Voak. ... See MoreSee Less

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World Book Day

Great Garden Bat Watch