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Fri 25 Sep 202618:30 to 20:00Park Wide
Armed with bat detectors, torches, and some bat info sheets, find out more about these fantastic creatures hiding in the dark and how to identify them. You will learn about some of their mysterious behaviours and wonderful adaptations which have helped them become some of the most successful species in the world.
Led by accredited experts from The Linnean Society, this bat walk will help you learn how to use bat detectors to identify different species common in the UK using echolocation. You'll be introduced to bat ecology, learn about the 18 species found in the park, and discuss some of the threats they face, as well the work that is being done to protect them.
It will be followed by a post-walk summary that will answer any burning questions you may have.
The Linnean Society
The Linnean Society was founded in 1788, and is the oldest learned society devoted to the science of natural history. It is a not-for-profit organisation focusing on delivering its charitable objectives of science, heritage and education through activities, events and publications. Building on a legacy that includes the groundbreaking work of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, the society champions curiosity, inclusion and action in the face of biodiversity loss and climate change.