Two recent bat events run by the Biosphere have proved very popular with the public. At High Bickington Community Woodland, 30 villagers attended a bat walk around the wood. Pipistrelle bats were recorded on the North Devon AONB’s i-pad bat detector which can electronically identify species heard. Excellent views of these bats were enjoyed by all, as the bats went up and down the lane adjacent to the wood.
At Fremington Local Nature Reserve, 36 people came to a Bats and Moths Evening. Many people attending had not watched bats before but the bat detectors helped identify the species flying around the open part of the reserve. 5 moth traps were set up and, with the help of some experts, many species of moth were identified including the maiden's blush moth, which is associated with oak woodland.
The next event at Fremington LNR will be a volunteer day on Saturday 22nd October, when various practical projects are planned, including putting up bat boxes.
At Fremington Local Nature Reserve, 36 people came to a Bats and Moths Evening. Many people attending had not watched bats before but the bat detectors helped identify the species flying around the open part of the reserve. 5 moth traps were set up and, with the help of some experts, many species of moth were identified including the maiden's blush moth, which is associated with oak woodland.
The next event at Fremington LNR will be a volunteer day on Saturday 22nd October, when various practical projects are planned, including putting up bat boxes.
Maiden's blush moth (the "blush" is less pronounced in this second generation example)