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Tag Archives: Bats in Perth
Sustainable Bat Homes
Opportunities arise in life all the time. You just have to be open to them. I had one recently. Now, I’m trialing a new home for bats because of it. Simple concept. Mother nature provides the home. I just modify … Continue reading
Bat box design goes pear shaped
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
Bat rocket ready for takeoff
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
Posted in All
Tagged Bat rocket box, Bats at Bibra lake, Bats in Perth, Cockburn Wetlands Centre
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“Write with fire” bat box workshops
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
Posted in Past Events & Workshops
Tagged Bat box workshop, Bats in Perth, Building bat boxes
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80 year old bat home??
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
Tagged Bat box, Bats in Perth, PVC bat home
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Did you hear it on the radio?? The Bats are waiting…..
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
Tagged Bats in Perth, Bibra Lake
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Ash-the baby bat
“Hello, is Joe Tonga there?” a voice asked out of the phone. “I saw his Go Batty website and I’ve got a bit of a problem…” This phone call was from a local resident (Angela) who lives in East Fremantle. … Continue reading
Posted in All
Tagged Australian bats, Australian micro bat, baby bats, Bat house, bats, Bats in Perth
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