Join Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT) on 22nd May for Newcastle ‘Big Bat Bioblitz’, with simultaneous guided walks across the city discovering the bats of the Ouse Burn Way
The event is a coordinated, city-wide effort to discover how bats use the Ouse Burn catchment. With guided walks taking place simultaneously across multiple locations, we’ll help to build a bigger picture of how bats use our local green spaces.
As you walk around, you will try find bats as they hunt insects by picking up their ultrasonic calls using specialist detectors. Throughout the night, you’ll learn about the species of bats in the UK, and the ones more commonly found in Newcastle and Northumberland.
Please note that you will need to wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. Wrap up warm as it can get chilly! It is recommended taking a torch or headtorch as it will be dark. This event is open to everyone, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
This Bat Walk is being led in conjunction with Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT). NWT is a local charity working to protect wildlife and wild places, manage nature reserves and inspire people to connect with nature across the North East. Find out more here: Northumberland Wildlife Trust
This event will be taking at and after dusk – please bring a torch (headtorch or handheld – not a phone torch!).
To book the walk from Great Park Community Centre, click here.