Don't rain on our (bat) parade!

Thanks to everyone who came along to our bat walk last Friday night at The Runtlings, Ossett near Wakefield.

Despite the rain we encountered several common pipistrelle in and around the estate which everyone managed to see and hear on the bat detector. There were several budding conservationists in the group, hopefully this will inspire them to carry on with the great work they've done to help wildlife and engage with the environment where they live. So far they've put up bird boxes and bird feeders as well as growing home grown vegetables and produce in planters around the estate.

There are also plans to put up some bat boxes in the area. The findings of our bat walk should help in selecting suitable locations for these to be put up.

The event was organised for local residents by Groundwork Wakefield on behalf of Places for People.

If you are involved in a local community group or organisation and would like us to guide a bat walk in your local area then please get in touch!