Cardiff Bat Group welcomes anyone! We run a fun programme of events & training and take part in many bat conservation surveys. Follow the link to the Cardiff Bat Group Facebook page to see the latest event and survey information or take a look at our programme for 2010 and let us know if you would like to get involved. We offer opportunities for beginners and the more experienced.
If you would like to join us, please complete & return the membership form. For all other enquiries, please contact:
Cardiff Bat Group covers the unitary authority of Cardiff and is affiliated to the Bat Conservation Trust, the national body representing Bat Conservation in the UK. Our Vice Chair, James Byrne, holds a bat licence and is the Group's official trainer.
Many of our events are weather dependant so always check our up-to-date events listing on our Facebook page on the day of the event. You don’t have to be a member of Facebook to view the events page.
Download the full programme of Cardiff Bat Group events and surveys (pdf)
22nd July (7pm - 11pm) - Pub dinner and walk, Draethen (Hollybush Pub (Map): An informal gathering where we'll enjoy a get together in the pub followed by a walk in search of Greater Horseshoe Bats. We will need to know table numbers so let us know by the 15th July if you would like to eat. Contact: Catelena Angele
3rd September (7.30pm - 9.30pm) - St Fagans Family Bat Walk and Talk: Please come along to help out with this very popular event. All families must book through St Fagan's (029) 2057 3466. Free to bat group members. Meet outside the main entrance at 7.30pm.
Volunteers needed! Please phone or email the Contact for the particular survey you are interested in. All surveys are weather dependant, so please let us know if you intend coming so we can get in touch with you if we need to cancel. If anyone would like to carry out a different National Bat Monitoring Programme survey, please contact Danielle Cowell and she will organise it with the Bat Conservation Trust.
Mid June, end of July & mid September - Cardiff Urban Bat Survey (CUBS): Do you know if there are Bats around where you live? Would you like help us to find out? Building on the success of last years survey help us obtain even more information on bat activity in your area. Volunteers will receive training and 'adopt' a 1km square of the Cardiff area and 'survey' bat activity within it. Contact: Catalena Angele
*NEW DATE* 31st August (9pm - 11.30pm) - Draethen Waterway Survey Part 2: Join us as we survey for Daubenton bats. Meeting place: The Hollybush Pub, Draethen (Map). Park in carpark. Contact: Danielle Cowell (Tel: 07812202966). For more info on water surveys see: http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/waterway_survey.html
*NEW DATE* 23rd August (8.30pm - 11pm) - Ely Waterway Survey Part 2: Join us as we survey for Daubenton bats. Meeting place: Wroughton Place, Ely (Map). Easy walk. Contact: Laura Palmer (Tel: 07799565237). For more info on water surveys see: http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/waterway_survey.html
26th August (8.30pm - 11.30pm) - River Taff Waterway Survey Part 2: Join us as we survey for Daubenton bats. Meeting place: Mary Street, Llandaff North (Map). Contact: Georgina Harper (Tel: 07793144768). For more info on water surveys see: http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/waterway_survey.html
If you have spotted any bats in South East Wales, please submit your records to us. You can do this using the SEWBReC on-line recording form. You do not have to be able to identify the bat species you have recorded: all bats found in the UK are European Protected Species.