manxmoggy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The Manx Bat Group will be holding two special events this Saturday 27th August 2011 offering a chance to see bats in the wild. The evening will start with a bat walk to watch and identify bats coming out to feed at The Raggatt, just outside Peel, starting at 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. For the adventurous, stay on for the annual Bat Sleepover at Knockaloe for the chance to see the wonderful spectacle of bats swarming and coming in to roost at dawn. Batty activities for all ages and hot drinks will be provided. Bring a sleeping bag and torch and something to nibble. Children are welcome at both events but should be accompanied by an adult. For more information go to www.manxbatgroup.org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxlass Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 we get lots of bats in our garden, I love standing and watching them swooping the moths etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauld Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Aye we used to watch them performing around the local street lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illegitimi non carborundum Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Beautiful creatures. One flew into my bedroom tonight and the tip for letting them escape safely is to open all the room windows shut off all the lights and get out of the room,they will quickly find the cool air and go. Another endangered species through no fault of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxmoggy Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yes, opening the window usually works. If it doesn't, or you want help, you can call the bat helpline on 366177 and someone from the Bat Group will come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illegitimi non carborundum Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yes, opening the window usually works. If it doesn't, or you want help, you can call the bat helpline on 366177 and someone from the Bat Group will come out. Many thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkin Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 This sounds like a nice thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauld Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Beautiful creatures. One flew into my bedroom tonight and the tip for letting them escape safely is to open all the room windows shut off all the lights and get out of the room,they will quickly find the cool air and go. Another endangered species through no fault of their own. Yes, opening the window usually works. If it doesn't, or you want help, you can call the bat helpline on 366177 and someone from the Bat Group will come out. How did it fly into the bedroom if the window was shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 We lived in Brisbane for a short while, and the fruit bats used to shit all over your washing line. Dirty bleeders. They were massive though, and very cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauld Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 We have Hboy for that here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floors4u Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Beautiful creatures. One flew into my bedroom tonight and the tip for letting them escape safely is to open all the room windows shut off all the lights and get out of the room,they will quickly find the cool air and go. Another endangered species through no fault of their own. Yes, opening the window usually works. If it doesn't, or you want help, you can call the bat helpline on 366177 and someone from the Bat Group will come out. How did it fly into the bedroom if the window was shut. Well I laughed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illegitimi non carborundum Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Beautiful creatures. One flew into my bedroom tonight and the tip for letting them escape safely is to open all the room windows shut off all the lights and get out of the room,they will quickly find the cool air and go. Another endangered species through no fault of their own. Yes, opening the window usually works. If it doesn't, or you want help, you can call the bat helpline on 366177 and someone from the Bat Group will come out. How did it fly into the bedroom if the window was shut. I have one of these peculiar bedrooms with more than one window and it flew through one of the open ones. Either that or it was Count Dracula on his holidays,if he could afford the boat fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyEchelon Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I was hoping to go on one of the bat walks.. It was being held in Laxey yesterday evening (saturday 8th) but when i tried to sign up at the Manx Museum they told me the walk was full, and that it might even be called off because of rain anyway. Was a bit gutted actually, i'd only found out about the walk a day or two ago but i didn't know about the Bat Group website, so hopefully i'll be able to catch another one soonish They are gorgeous, and lots of fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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