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Become a Dragon Hunter!

Post published:27 June 2018
Post category:Information

Dragon hunters will have 1 month to explore their local wetlands, rivers and ponds, and try and find as many species as possible. By signing up to the Challenge you’ll take part in a journey of discovery, delving into the fascinating world of Dragonflies! Not only will you master identifying some of the most ferocious and beautiful insects in the UK, you’ll learn all about their enchanting life cycle and behavior, and how to help protect them. This is a great summer activity for all ages!

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Nominations have opened for the 2018 UK Awards for Biological Recording and Information Sharing

Post published:15 June 2018
Post category:Information

From the National Forum for Biological Recording Nominations have opened for the 2018 UK Awards for Biological Recording…

BCT – National Bat Monitoring

Post published:21 June 2017
Post category:Nature Notes

The latest news updates and links from the Bat Conservation Trust National Bat Monitoring Programme.

There are surveys for every level of experience you don’t even need to know how to identify a bat!

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Discovery awaits in the twilight: Take part in the National Bat Monitoring Programme by Chloe-Lea Longden

Post published:7 April 2017
Post category:Nature Notes

Bat numbers in the UK have declined dramatically over the last century. You can help to monitor how the UK’s bats are currently faring by taking part in the Bat Conservation Trust’s National Bat Monitoring Programme surveys which involve observing these fascinating mammals in your local area.

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