Join us for a fun evening learning about these incredible flying mammals.
An exciting opportunity to join a local ecologist and bat expert, Jessica Cole. We’ll kick off just before dusk with a short talk about our native bat species, followed by a twilight walk around the Wytch Wood Campsite, Blackmore ancient woodlands and the neighbouring farmland.
You will get the chance to (hopefully) see and hear the bats* and learn about these amazing native species with a talk from our local expert before the walk.
Jessica will supply bat detectors, which help locate and identify bats in the area. She will share knowledge about the lives of bats, the differences between species, and the threats to these flying mammals in the UK.
The bat walk will be after dark, so make sure you wrap up warm. and wear sturdy footwear.
*As bats are wild animals, we cannot guarantee that they will be out on the evening of the bat walk and talk. But they are spotted on every dry evening.
You are welcome to enjoy this event for free; however, a £5 contribution is recommended, with all proceeds going to the Bat Conservation Trust.
