Sunday 7 February

Fountains Abbey near Ripon

Bat hibernation survey  10.30am to 1pm

We will be undertaking our regular survey of bats hibernating in several of the buildings and structures on this National Trust estate near Ripon.  No previous experience is necessary, but you will need to wear warm clothing and bring along a powerful torch. The survey mainly comprises checking crevices between masonry to see what bats are present.  Because bats are very vulnerable to disturbance during hibernation the survey team is limited to a maximum of eight people.

You must book for this event or you will be turned away.  We also need to have a contact email or telephone number for you as the event may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather.

Tuesday 9 March

Room 7.52, Garstang Building, University of Leeds

6.30pm

The Yorkshire & Humber branch of the Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management has arranged a talk by John Altringham about bat mitigation, entitled ‘Bat Mitigation – is the emperor wearing any clothes?’  NYBG supporters are welcome.