Jersey Bat Group

07 July

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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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 →

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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Jerseys dedicated bat conservationists

Jersey Bat Group

Bat Awareness public walk 27th July 2022

The Really Great Garden Bat Watch 2022

Great Garden Bat Watch 2021