Please find below our exciting programme of Bat Events planned for 2010. Come and find out more about these fascinating creatures of the night on guided walks, colony counts, talks and much more. Everybody is welcome to attend these events, but please note that some events require advance booking and some events may request a donation. At most events a number of bat detectors will be provided to be shared between the group. For your own comfort and safety please bring along a torch and wear suitable clothing and footwear. In the event of heavy rain or strong winds the event will be cancelled. Contact event leader for further information.
Promenade Park Bats Walk in Maldon for Maldon District Council 3rd September 7.15 pm – 9.15pm
Join Martin Pugh for a guided walk detecting the bats and moths of the park. Please meet in the car park at Promenade Park in Maldon, by the information point building next to the public toilets. Contact is Martin on 07738040457 – no need to book.
Bat Evening Essex Wildlife Trust Langdon Visitor Centre Saturday 4th September 8pm – 10.00 pm
The evening will start with a short talk looking at the bats that can be found on the reserve and then we will be going out on to the reserve with bat detectors. Leader Frank Last. Please contact the centre direct to book your place. £6 donation pp. Not suitable for under 14 year olds
Langdon Nature Reserve, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EB Tel 01628 419103
Bat Evening Friday 10 September - Wivenhoe Woods
Take a walk with bat experts from Essex Bat Group through the woods, using bat detectors to find out what species are living there.
Booking: Essential. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied.
Cost: £3 donation.
Event time: 7pm – 9pm (approximate finish time). Meet: TM 035 223 Rosabelle Avenue car park. Walk Leader; Robin Cottrill
Bat talk and walk RSPB Discovery Zone, Wat Tyler Country Park
Saturday 11 September 7 – 9 pm
Come along and discover the secret world of bats with our resident bat enthusiast. Booking essential: call 01268 498627.
Bat Evening Friday 17 September - Lexden Park
Take a walk with bat experts from Essex Bat Group through the Park, using bat detectors and find out what species are living there. Normally exceptional views of bats are gained over the lake. Countryside Ranger 01206 853588 Booking: Essential. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied. Cost: £3 donation per. Event time: 6.45pm – 9pm (approximate finish time). Meet: TL 971 250 Car park off Church Lane. Walk Leader; Robin Cottrill
Friday 17th September. Bat Transect Survey of Norsey Wood, Billericay, Essex. Meet 6.30 pm at The Visitor Centre.
Directions: http://www.norseywood.org.uk/wood/route-to-wood.htm
FREE EVENT
An evening bat survey of Norsey Wood (in association with Basildon Council Countryside Ranger Service).
This beautiful ancient coppice SSSI wood has a rich diversity including veteran trees, ponds, wet valleys, rides and plantation. There appears to have been very little bat survey work of this fantastic site so it should be an interesting evening
This would be suitable for all those with Frequency Division and/or Time Expansion detectors and recorders who wish to gain more experience in survey work. Those with Heterodyne detectors and a general interest in bats are also welcome. Please bring a torch, waterproof clothing, stout footwear and your own refreshments if you wish.
Email: Graham Hart thehart@btinternet.com for enquiries and to register your interest
Bat Walk Saturday 18th September - Colchester Castle Park
Event in partnership with Colchester Borough Council. Please book your place in advance. 18.50 start. Meet near café in park. Booking is essential (contact Yasmine Somers (Yasmine.Somers@colchester.gov.uk). Free to EBG members. Numbers limited.
Bat Walk Saturday 25th September - Colchester Castle Park Event in partnership with Colchester Borough Council. Please book your place in advance. 18.30 start. Meet near café in park. Booking is essential (contact Yasmine Somers (Yasmine.Somers@colchester.gov.uk). Free to EBG members. Numbers limited.
For further information or suggestions for future events please contact Becky Gibson beckyg@essexwt.org.uk
We hope you enjoy the events for 2010
Becky Gibson – EBG Programme Secretary