Project Description

You will be helping us to gather data about breeding bats in Grafton Wood and Blackhouse Wood to help feed in to our management plans for these sites.

We have bat boxes located across these two sites. These boxes need to be monitored to record whether they are being used and, if so, by what species.
The physical surveys are led by licensed bat handlers. Your role will be helping with initial checks and you may have the opportunity to see bats at close quarters whilst they’re being handled.

Experience and skills required

• Suitable for everyone with a basic level of fitness
• Interest and enthusiasm for nature and wildlife conservation
• Willingness to work outside in all weathers
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic use of ladders - training can be given
• Willingness to be involved in a number of tasks as directed

Days/times we would like you to be available

Monthly, usually during a weekday 10am-4pm, but this is flexible

Benefits

• Learn from like-minded people about bat ecology
• Experience parts of our woodlands usually shut off to visitors
• Take advantage of opportunities to get involved further with Worcestershire Bat Group
• Have the chance to see and experience wild bats up close