Nine places to see bats during Biodiversity Week 2017!
17th May 2017
Biodiversity week is about to begin. With over 50 free events happening throughout Ireland, from the 19th-28th May, there’s something to suit everyone!
Bats have woken up after a long winter of hibernation, and can now be seen flitting through the air at dusk catching moths and other insects. We have nine species of this fascinating creature here in Ireland and they can be seen in rural and urban settings. There are many opportunities to learn more about them and to see them in the wild this Biodiversity Week.
Don’t hang around, watch them for yourself this week at the following events:
Bat Walks
Explore the habitats of bats with groups such as Irish Wildlife Trust, Bat Conservation Ireland and the Vincent Wildlife Trust. Learn from experts in the field as they use bat detectors to find bats by echolocation. Listen to years of knowledge and discover the quirks and habits of Ireland’s bats.
These walks take you through woodland, parks and around lakeshores at dusk. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and be prepared to experience the nocturnal world of bats.
Bat walks are taking place across the country. Join them in the urban setting at St.Anne’s Park in Dublin, in the private grounds of Moone Abbey House in Kildare, in Monasterevin in Kildare, in Merlin Woods and NUIG in Galway, in Ballyseedy Woods in Tralee, Kerry, and on the shores of Lough Ramor in Virginia, Cavan.
BATLAS 2020
Become a bat detector with this free survey training!
BATLAS 2020 is an all-Ireland bat distribution survey of Ireland’s four common bat species. This important information is gathered by volunteers all over the country and is essential for monitoring and protecting our bat populations.
These training courses will involve an indoor presentation followed by outdoor use of bat detector equipment. This survey equipment can detect, listen to and record the sounds made by bats’ echolocation.
There are two training courses being held this year, one in Dublin and another in Kilkenny.
There are over 50 events planned for Biodiversity Week 2017. See the full list by clicking here!
[x_author title=”About the Author”]
Considering that it is Tree Week (6th to the 13th of March) and to coincide with our gallery of Native Read more
June 10th 2016 It's a sad fact but much of Ireland's bogs are contributing to Climate Change. Bogs that have Read more
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that's great about bikes and cycling. Held between the 11th and Read more
July 6th 2016 Image: Pupils from Berrings National School in Cork, receiving their award with Alan Duffy, CEO of HSBC Read more
