The Details:
What to expect:
Watch bats in action: Observe bats foraging and commuting in their natural habitat
Learn how to use bat detectors: Listen to different bat calls using bat detectors
Identify different species: Learn to identify different bat species based on call and flight patterns
Whether you are a beginner or wildlife enthusiast, this session will provide you with the opportunity to put your knowledge in to practice and gain hands-on survey experience.
Please note, this session is following up from a workshop hosted on the 25th of February to introduce bat ecology and survey methodology.
It is desirable that you would have attended this before conducting a survey. If you did not attend the workshop, please inform us and contact lizzie@cityoftrees.org.uk or jimena@cityoftrees.org.uk.
Time & Location
- 8.45pm – 11.00pm
- Meeting Location: Turner St, Lees, Oldham OL4 3JB
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- If you are running late or unable to find us please contact Jimena (07354904065) or Lizzie (07549 228432)
About the site
- Lees Brook Nature reserve is a publicly accessible green space, in the heart of the Medlock Valley. It is is a haven for wildlife and is used for walking, cycling and horse riding.
- The area where we will be surveying has a combination of formal and informal paths.
- Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Free residential parking is available.
- Toilet facilities will not be available for this site.
Public Transport
- The nearest bus stop is Leesbrook Mill: Stop ID: MANATPAW
- The nearest bus station is Oldham Mumps Interchange, OL1 3UY
- The nearest tram stop is Oldham Mumps
Date
July 28, 2025
Time
8:45 pm
Location
Lees Brook Nature Park Wellyhole Street, Oldham, OL4 3FL