Author Archives: Joe

Bat box design goes pear shaped

Posted on July 30, 2018

In Western Australia we have a huge issue of feral bees invading nest boxes all of descriptions including bat boxes. Even the small “wedge” shaped design is under attack. The ferals have found them and even though the volume is … Continue reading →

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Bat box occupied within 17 days

Posted on January 26, 2018

After spending 10 years of research and design the holy grail of bat boxes has been found. Well…sort of. Micro bats are extremely fussy in choosing their homes or roosts as it is known. Using sophisticated temperature & humidity loggers … Continue reading →

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Bat rocket ready for takeoff

Posted on April 25, 2017

We want the Cockburn Wetlands Centre to become bat central in Western Australia. This would be an opportunity for visitors to bring a deck chair, sip some wine & munch on cheese, then watch the microbats streaming out of the … Continue reading →

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“Write with fire” bat box workshops

Posted on April 10, 2017

Another exciting bat box workshop was conducted on the last weekend gone. This time something new was added. Now I have Pyrography pens in action. These allow you to burn patterns or just your name onto the finished bat boxes. The … Continue reading →

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New models, New designs-the search for the perfect bat box

Posted on September 14, 2016

Come and visit our display at the Lake Claremont Festival this Sunday 18th September. We have exciting new bat homes to view. Learn how to construct a simple bat box perfect for the garden. Come talk about bats, bats and … Continue reading →

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80 year old bat home??

Posted on April 22, 2015

Well, according to the manufacturer the recycled PVC tubing we are trialing have a lifespan of exactly that. Within six months of installation the bats are moving in. The new PVC home has all the attributes of a successful bat … Continue reading →

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Did you hear it on the radio?? The Bats are waiting…..

Posted on August 30, 2013

Join us for an exciting night stalk at Bibra Lake on the 10th October. On this night we’re looking for anything that moves, frogs, spiders and whatever. The bats will be in force. They have taken up more boxes. The … Continue reading →

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