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Remember, Remember, Wildlife This November

Bat Survey Cardiff — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:01 +0000

As the scary costumes get put away for another year, we welcome in the last month of autumn. The clocks have gone back an hour and we are waking up to dark and cold mornings, but that’s no excuse not … Read More

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October Wildlife Highlights

Bat Survey Cardiff — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:15 +0000

As autumn in October gets into full swing, the natural world prepares for winter. Though the blackberries are over, our traditional hedgerows and woodlands are full of ripening nuts and a few late berries such as sloe and rose hips. … Read More

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Getting Ready For The Big Garden Bird Watch

Bat Survey Cardiff — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 10:04:39 +0000

January brings an array of exciting and interesting birds to look forward to and enjoy in your very own garden. Perfect timing with The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch on 27-29 January. With the cold weather, you wouldn’t think you … Read More

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Bat Hibernation Evening Course – 5th February 2018

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:16:30 +0000

This evening course will introduce participants to bat ecology throughout their annual cycle, with an emphasis on the hibernation period. Participants will gain an understanding of what physically happens to bats during hibernation, including their metabolism. Participants will learn which are the … Read More

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The Hedgehog

Bat Survey Cardiff — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:57:20 +0000

The Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) Hedgehogs are found across the UK and Ireland. Since the 1950s, 95% of the UK’s hedgehogs have disappeared. The population has declined from 36 million animals to only about 1 million today. This represents a very … Read More

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April: What Is Happening In-between The Showers?

Bat Survey Cardiff — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 14:00:32 +0000

Spring is well underway and there are signs of it everywhere you look. From the first lambs skipping across the fields, to the swathes of cowslips providing a blast of colour to the roadside, and the bluebells lighting up the … Read More

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Happy Advent! : December Nature Highlights

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:30:46 +0000

As the countdown to Christmas begins we are not the only ones struggling to fit everything into the shorter days. Animals have to be a lot less particular about what they eat as they forage in the cold. In sharp … Read More

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