Fern Valley

Jersey Bat Group

2 weeks 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

4 weeks 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

2 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

6 months ago

This video is of a roost at a private property in west of island. The bats are Myotis nattereri which are woodland specialist bats and not common in the island. We will be monitoring this roost over the next few months. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

6 months ago

We still have tickets left for our public walks over International Bat Weekend . We have a walk at Queen's Valley (top car park) on Saturday 27 Aug and another one at Val de la Mare reservoir (top car park) on Sunday 28 Aug. Reservations are essential, booked through Eventbrite.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

6 months ago

We had a productive Capture/release session at Rozel Manor last night. The Jersey Bat Group and the Grey Long-eared Project placed 4 Harp traps in the grounds of the manor and managed to capture 15 Grey Long-eared bats, Many common Pips, a Nathusius pip a Myotis Natterers, amongst others, in near perfect conditions with high night-time temperatures, calm winds and lots of insects. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jerseys dedicated bat conservationists

Fern Valley