The common pipistrelle bat which itself weighs less than a £1 coin can eat up to an impressive 3,000 insects in a single night.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the common and soprano pipistrelle, long eared, Daubenton and the rare lesser horseshoe bats, which are all present in Gwynedd, and want to see them for yourself, you can come along to one of two special bat walks held over the Easter holidays.
The first walk will be held at Glynllifon on Tuesday, 19 April between 7.30pm and 9.30pm, meeting at the college car park at 7.30pm. The second walk will be held in Y Bala on Thursday, 21 April, also between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. If you’re joing the walk, you’ll meet at the Snowdonia National Park Authority car park at the head of Llyn Tegid, near Penllyn Leisure Centre at 7.30pm.
Laura Jones, Gwynedd Council Biodiversity Officer said:
“Bat walks are always very popular and during the Easter holidays we’re running two events to give people in different parts of Gwynedd the opportunity to come along and learn more about these interesting creatures that come out during the night.
“There will be a special opportunity to use bat detectors which give you the chance to hear the bat’s high frequency sounds with your own ears. With experienced bat specialists on hand the walks will be a great chance to get to know the unusual lifestyle of bats, finding out why they hibernate and which bats hang upside down. If you’re curious for the answers then please come along.”
Suitable shoes, warm clothing and a torch are recommended – children must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited on both walks so please book in advance by contacting Laura Jones, Gwynedd Council Biodiversity Officer on 01286 679381, e-mail: [email protected]
