Go batty in Mid-Ulster

Daubenton’s bats fly close to water and are easy to identify. With a little training, you can identify and count this species of bat over a waterway near you. This vital information will assist in establishing trends in the Daubenton’s bat population in Ireland.
By Gillian McDade
Published 24th Jul 2013, 11:18 BST
A bat evening to gather information for a survey will be held in Tobermore.A bat evening to gather information for a survey will be held in Tobermore.
A bat evening to gather information for a survey will be held in Tobermore.

Mark Edgar, Biodiversity Officer with Magherafelt, Cookstown and Dungannon councils said bats are shy and unobtrusive animals, seen only in the dim light at dusk.

“This event is to encourage beginners and experts to get involved in bat detecting and recording, and making a valuable contribution to an important conservation project,” he explained.

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Tina Aughney from Bat Conservation Ireland will give a presentation covering some of the conservation issues concerning bats and exploring what local action can be taken.

“Tina will also explain how the Daubenton’s Bat Survey is carried out, and hopefully, weather permitting we will take a walk outside to see and hear bats in action,” he added.

The event will be held at Moyola Angling Clubhouse (behind the golf driving range) in Tobermore on Wednesday, July 31, at 8pm.

Please wear suitable clothing and a torch would be useful. This is a free event, and booking is not required. However, a phone call or e-mail would be appreciated just to get an idea of numbers.

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For further information on this event, or if you are interested in the Mid Ulster Biodiversity Project in general, please contact: Mark Edgar, Biodiversity Officer, Dungannon, Cookstown, and Magherafelt councils, tel 07717 732034, or e-mail: [email protected].