Cardiff Bat Group

Cardiff Bat Group

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Cardiff Bat Group welcomes anyone! We run a fun programme of events & training and take part in many bat conservation surveys. Take a look at our programme for 2009 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:

Catalena dot Angele at museumwales dot ac dot uk

 

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.

 

Programme 2009

 

Events

Download the full programme of Cardiff Bat Group events and surveys (pdf)

 

Surveys

Download the full programme of Cardiff Bat Group events and surveys (pdf)

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.

 

Aims of the Group

  • Further the knowledge of bat distribution and activity in the Group's area.
  • Promote the conservation of bats and their habitat.
  • Provide a forum for discussion on bat conservation issues.
  • Improve public perception of bats.
  • Consider sustainable options in all its activities.

 

Committee for 2009

  • Chairperson - Danielle Cowell
  • Vice Chair - James ByrneJuvenile Pipistrelle
  • Secretary - Catalena Angele
  • Treasurer - Georgina Harper
  • Events Officer - Grace Todd

 

Biological Recording

If you have spotted any bats in South East Wales, please submit your records to us. You can do this using our 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.