Bat Walks at Ewhurst Park
Description
Join a sunset bat walk with Ewhurst Park rangers to learn about our UK resident bats, and maybe catch a glimpse of the rare Barbastelle!
Explore nature at night and discover the fascinating habits of the world’s only flying mammal on our seasonal Bat Walks.
Our knowledgeable rangers will guide you along field margins and through ancient woodlands to bat hotspots where you'll have the chance to see these amazing creatures for yourself.
Ewhurst Park is home to at least 9 of the UK's 18 bat species, including the rare Barbastelle.
We’ll show you how to visualise and identify bat calls using the latest detectors and will point out bat behaviour as they flit through the sky or skim over the water.
As night falls, you’ll be treated to an experience like no other being immersed in nature as some creatures fall asleep and others awaken. As well as bats, you might be lucky enough to hear owls or deer, perhaps see a badger snuffling or even hear a beaver gnawing on a tree trunk.
Ewhurst Park is a magical place at night-time with many wonderful opportunities for spotting bats. We look forward to sharing this not-to-be-missed experience with you!
Please note:
The timings of each Bat Walk are approximate and will change slightly according to the sunset time on your chosen date. We will email you full details and timings close to the event.
In order to provide the best experience, we will only run these events when the weather is suitable for bats so dates are subject to change in the case of low temperatures, rain or moderate to high winds. We will issue refunds to those who cannot attend the rearranged dates.
Your Guide
Fiona Kenny
Fiona Kenny is Head of Ecology at Ewhurst Park and a qualified ecologist with a Master’s degree in Wildlife Conservation. With many years of bat surveys under her belt she enjoys bringing her expertise to monitoring the bat populations at Ewhurst Park. Fiona loves discovering more about the creatures that call Ewhurst Park their home and is looking forward to welcoming even more species as habitats continue to be created and restored across the park.
Agenda
- 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Arrivals
- 8:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Welcome talk with rangers and get ready to walk
- 8:45 am
Walk commences
- 10:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Walk back to car park
- 10:15 pm
Departures
FAQs
- What should I wear?
We will be walking slowly around fields so please wear sturdy and comfortable footwear. The walks will start at sunset and last around 1.5 hours - by which time the temperatures can drop significantly. Please bring extra layers, and you may wish to bring a torch.
- Can I bring children?
Parental discretion is advised as to the suitability of this event for their children. Please consider that the event runs until past10pm after dark, and that the group must be quiet when listening for bat sounds.
- Can I bring dogs?
Unfortunately, this event is not suitable for dogs.
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