The next public bat walk organized by the Manx Bat Group will be at Ballasalla on Saturday, August 6th.
Meeting at Rushen Abbey car park at 9 pm (21:00 hrs), the walk will follow the Silverburn river to Silverdale and back, hoping to see and hear Daubenton’s bats feeding over the river, as well as woodland foraging species in the National Glen.
Following an introductory talk on Manx bats and their habits, participants will be able to listen out for bat calls on bat detectors loaned by the Group, with Bat Group members on hand to explain which species are being detected, and why.
Manx Bat Group public bat walks are free of charge and all ages are welcome, although children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Good outdoor walking shoes are recommended.