Description
Session outline
Throughout Bromley we are lucky to have large green spaces! Have the opportunity to explore these parks after hours with our educational instructors to discover the wonderful world of bats!
We are surveying seven different sites this year which have a range of habitats from pond, meadows and woodlands, there is potential to see our smallest like the pipistrelles up to our largest the daubentons!
The evening walk and talk will start with experienced surveyors, speaking about the different bat species that live in the gardens, their behaviours, habitat requirements and see what our parks have to offer.
Using electronic detectors, we will try to pick up the ultrasonic calls of hunting bats as we walk. You will also learn about other animal species, birds and insects that thrive within our parks.
Please check directions for each site below;
Session Dates and times:
Priory Gardens 6th of September 7:30pm till 9:00pm;
Meeting point is the Priory Gardens Car Park,
Priory Gardens Church Hill, Orpington BR6 0HH
Kelsey Park 7th of September 7:30pm till 9:30pm;
Meeting at the bottom park entrance along stone park avenue road, parking on that road available.
Stone Park Ave, Beckenham BR3 3LT
Scadbury Park of 14th September 7:15pm till 9:15pm;
Meeting at Breakspears Drive Bus Stop, limited parking available along the road.
St Pauls Wood Hill Road, Orpington, BR5 2SY
Chislehurst 20th of September 6:45pm till 8:45pm;
Meeting at the large green gates by Empress Drive, limited parking available along the roads.
Empress Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5BG
High Elms Country Park 21st of September 6:45pm till 8:45pm;
Meeting point is at BEECHE visitor centre , next door to the green cafe.
High Elms Country Park, Shire Lane, Orpington, BR6 7JH.
Coney Hall Recreational Ground 27th of September 6:30pm till 8:00pm;
Meeting point is Coney Hall recreational Car Park
Coney Hall Recreational Park, West Wickham BR4 9JJ
Keston Ponds 4th of October 6:00pm till 8:00pm;
£3.00 per person
Booking is essential to ensure we have enough equipment for all participants.
Due to the time of this walks we request ages five and above.
No dogs as these sights can have sensitive species.
Additional Information;
This event takes place outside in the woodlands around High Elms Country Park, please meet us at the main car park and ensure you leave plenty of time to get to us as you will not be able to find us easily within the woods if you are late.
If the weather is strong winds or heavy rain the bats will not be active and the walk will need to be cancelled. Therefore we will try to move your tickets to a different session or refund.
The session will take place outside. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for all weathers. For more information contact the BEECHE office on 01689860571 or email beeche@idverde.co.uk
