The West Yorkshire Bat Group
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 Noctule bat © R E Stebbings/BCT |
Bat Walks andTalksPlease visit the Members Area for details of events for members onlyPlease re-visit this page as the information on the walks will be updated as more information becomes available. Events are open to the public unless otherwise stated. Admission is free to members unless otherwise stated. For all events please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a torch and insect repellent. Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs. Accompanied children are welcome. We are working on our events programme for 2010. Watch this space! 15th May Shibden Park, Halifax. 8.30pm Fly By Night – Bats and Moths Meet Hugh Firman and Chris Sutcliffe for an event to celebrate National Moth Night. Meet at Shibden Mereside, Shibden Park, Halifax for an introductory talk followed by a walk to look for bats and moths. Event ends at around 22.30. For further information, please contact Chris on 01422 393208. Free Event 20th May, Jerusalem Farm, Halifax. 8pm Bats of Calderdale - An Introduction to their Identification and Ecology Come along to Jerusalem Farm, near Booth for a training course aimed at adults. Includes a talk followed by a search for bats. Details available from hugh.firman@calderdale.gov.uk or just turn up on the evening! £8 charge (Includes £5 donation to West Yorkshire Bat Group) 29th May, Harewood House, Leeds 7.30p.m Bat Walk An informative illustrated talk from John Gregory, member of the West Yorkshire Bat Group, roost visitor and trainer for Natural England, followed by a walk around the lakeside to observe and listen for the bat species living at Harewood. Adult: £10.00 - Harewood Card Adult: £9.00 Child Tickets- Free pre-booking essential contact www.harewood.org or call 0113 218 1000 2nd July Otley Walking Festival, Bat Walk Andrew Perry will lead a bat walk as part of the Otley Walking Festival. For more information visit www.chevintrek.co.uk/Otley-Walking-Festival-2010-3-w.asp 16th July St Ives Estate (nr Bingley) 8:15pm Bat Walk Join Ian Butterfield for an entertaining Walk and Talk led around the St Ives Estate. Event begins at 8.15 starting from STRI Building (near stables). 28th July, Harewood House, 7.30p.m. Bat Walk, see 29th May for details 30th July Judy Woods, Wyke: meet Woodside Centre, 8:00pm Bat Walk Bat walk and talk, with slideshow led by Ian Butterfield. The site is advertised as wheelchair accessible, for more information regarding the event including accessibility, Contact 01274 434826 or visit www.judywoods.org.uk/ 14th August, Fairburn Ings Castleford- 8pm start A talk and walk with john gregory 19th August, Calverley Woods, 8:15pm Meeting Point: Town Gate, Calverley (in front of Calverley Parish Church (St Wilfrids) Free public bat walk led by West Yorkshire Bat Group and Leeds City Council’s Parks and Countryside Department. An opportunity to see, hear and learn more about the bats of West Yorkshire. For the walk you will need, warm waterproof clothing, stout footwear and a torch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information contact Elaine Hill on Tel: 0113 395 7400 or email elaine.hill@leeds.gov.uk 21st August Standeged Tunnel Visitor Centre, Marsden 8p.m Bat Night Join John Gregory as he explores Standedge and the surrounding area for bat activity. This walk will help people understand the plight of bats and raise the awareness of this mystical creature. For more information visit: www.standedge.co.uk/events.htm or call 01484 844298 10th Sept Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, Shipley Glen Bat walk Meet at Bracken Hall at 7pm for an evening talk and walk with Ian Butterfield from the Forest of Bradford project. 18th September Harewood House, 6pm Bat Walk, see 29th May for details |
 Daubenton's bat © J J Kaczanow/BCT |
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 Brown Long Eared Bat © J J Kaczanow/BCT |
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