Tag Archives: Bats in Perth

Bat rocket ready for takeoff

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

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 by

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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80 year old bat home??

Posted on April 22, 2015 by

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 by

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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Ash-the baby bat

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

“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 →

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International Bat Station

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

Are you a visitor to Western Australia?? Mad keen about bats too??? Then come over and see what the West Aussies have to show you.  I’d love to take you on a magical mystery tour pointing out the various bats … Continue reading →

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Bat walk & talk

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

So you missed out seeing some bats really close last time. Well, don’t despair. The Cockburn Wetlands Centre is having another bat walk. Come and see what the local bats look like. If you’ve never seen a bat before then … Continue reading →

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