Bats

[walshie 2,804]

Is there a time of year bats are more common than others?

 

We were sitting here chatting a few nights ago and my mate (a townie) said "Look at the size of that moth flying up and down your kitchen." Luckily it wasn't a moth that size but it was a bat. We tried catching it in my landing net, but of course they have sonar so they don't fly into anything. A few minutes with the door open and it went out.

 

That one was very small and dark, but earlier on today I saw another, which must be a different species. Our oil tank is in a small wooden enclosure. i lifted the lid up to dip the tank and there was a bat sitting there. It was like a ginger ball of fluff with wings, just laying on its belly with it's wings half folded. It was at least twice the size of the first one. I didn't even scream but i did close the lid sharpish.

 

I hope it goes soon or I'll never know how much oil we have.

[tomburras 2,730]

Is there a time of year bats are more common than others?

 

We were sitting here chatting a few nights ago and my mate (a townie) said "Look at the size of that moth flying up and down your kitchen." Luckily it wasn't a moth that size but it was a bat. We tried catching it in my landing net, but of course they have sonar so they don't fly into anything. A few minutes with the door open and it went out.

 

That one was very small and dark, but earlier on today I saw another, which must be a different species. Our oil tank is in a small wooden enclosure. i lifted the lid up to dip the tank and there was a bat sitting there. It was like a ginger ball of fluff with wings, just laying on its belly with it's wings half folded. It was at least twice the size of the first one. I didn't even scream but i did close the lid sharpish.

 

I hope it goes soon or I'll never know how much oil we have.

Wow you are very lucky! It's a great time of year to watch them I sit out every night I'm at home in summer with the bat detector they are amazing creatures. Sounds like you need to treat yourself to one lol.

[stealthy1 3,964]

Get a bat detector, then you tell what species they are.

[bird 9,938]

was watching them in my back garden, when we had few warm nights, think there was 4 flying about, looked like they were after moths , ive got them, moles,rats, and rabbits, never a dull moment in my garden . when i loose the dogs in garden they always have good much lol

[kanny 20,639]

Watch those ginger ones there nasty feckers.

[northern lad 2,292]

Mates got one of them bat scanners,interesting bit of kit,gives you an audio and tells you what species of bat they are....Careful Walshie,if cornered they go straight for the throat .....

[Greyman 28,628]

Is there a time of year bats are more common than others?

 

We were sitting here chatting a few nights ago and my mate (a townie) said "Look at the size of that moth flying up and down your kitchen." Luckily it wasn't a moth that size but it was a bat. We tried catching it in my landing net, but of course they have sonar so they don't fly into anything. A few minutes with the door open and it went out.

 

That one was very small and dark, but earlier on today I saw another, which must be a different species. Our oil tank is in a small wooden enclosure. i lifted the lid up to dip the tank and there was a bat sitting there. It was like a ginger ball of fluff with wings, just laying on its belly with it's wings half folded. It was at least twice the size of the first one. I didn't even scream but i did close the lid sharpish.

 

I hope it goes soon or I'll never know how much oil we have.

little one pipistrale,ginger, horseshoe at a guess, as you have a landing net I assume you angle and as an angler you should notice the increase in bat activity when the fly,s are hatching, that's when they are more common in a nutshell

[forest of dean redneck 11,643]

Nearly spat my tea out,when I read walshie called his mate a townie pmsl

[Greyman 28,628]

Get a bat detector, then you tell what species they are.

that bat detector sounds like an interesting bit of kit, is there any particular makes or models to buy/avoid as there seems to be a massive variation in prices and models from £30 for a kids toy one upto £250 for a serious bat geek one

[walshie 2,804]

Do you keep your bat detector on your bat utility belt?

[mackem 26,842]

Do you keep your bat detector on your bat utility belt?

Classic.

[tomburras 2,730]

 

Get a bat detector, then you tell what species they are.

that bat detector sounds like an interesting bit of kit, is there any particular makes or models to buy/avoid as there seems to be a massive variation in prices and models from £30 for a kids toy one upto £250 for a serious bat geek one

Mines just a magenta mk4....

 

 

http://www.nhbs.com/title/156154?title=magenta-bat-4-bat-detector?bkfno=171848&ca_id=1495&gclid=CK6fuoHSns8CFYeVGwodP3ENVg

 

This is cheapest iv found (usually around £90 on ebay)

 

Iv had this model for severel years and have no inclenatin to upgrade, it's a great bit of kit! I often lend it out to friends it's had a lot of use and still going strong.

[Greyman 28,628]

 

 

Get a bat detector, then you tell what species they are.

that bat detector sounds like an interesting bit of kit, is there any particular makes or models to buy/avoid as there seems to be a massive variation in prices and models from £30 for a kids toy one upto £250 for a serious bat geek one

Mines just a magenta mk4....http://www.nhbs.com/title/156154?title=magenta-bat-4-bat-detector?bkfno=171848&ca_id=1495&gclid=CK6fuoHSns8CFYeVGwodP3ENVg

This is cheapest iv found (usually around £90 on ebay)

Iv had this model for severel years and have no inclenatin to upgrade, it's a great bit of kit! I often lend it out to friends it's had a lot of use and still going strong.

nice one I was looking at that one, just now, crimbo just round the corner, might put it on my list, cheers

[max_wood 161]

We used to have them in our garden in my parents house.we used to flick tiny stones up in the air,they come really close because they quickly check what it is in there radar.

[steg 609]

Caught a couple over the years (accidently) fly fishing at night on the river for seatrout. First one i nearly shat me waders...casting didn't sound right, thought i had a leaf or a bit of weed on the fly..tried getting it off without putting the torch on, didn't feel right so put the torch on and..YIKEY! A bat in my hand! Happened twice now.