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SAT 24 AUG

Big Wetlands Bat Walk

Summer Leys, Wellingborough

Run by: Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

Join us for a bat walk at Summer Leys and try out some bat detecting.

clock20:15–22:00

Suitable for any age

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Bat detecting

EMMA BRADSHAW

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As part of International Bat Night, the Trust will be running its annual Big Wetlands Bat Walks.

Our weekend of evening bat walks include several reserves on the same night across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

You will have a chance to try out a bit of bat detecting and help gather useful bat data as part of our bat survey that night.

Booking is essential.
 

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Cost

£3.00 per person

Special requirements

A torch, warm clothing and insect repellent.

Information about this activity is provided by The Wildlife Trusts

Venue

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Summer Leys

3 miles from Wellingborough, Wellingborough

Contact

This activity is organised and run by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Please register in advance.

Booking is essential.

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