Pipstrelle Bats at Roswell Pits

29/06/09 12:42
Well into their breeding season, bats are now freely feeding and easy to spot in the late dusk light of summer. As in late October when we last saw them just about to hibernate, the woodland at the bottom of hill by Roswell Pits off Kiln Lane (TL 553 805 or N+52 24' 3" E+0 16' 54") is a good location to see Pipistrelle and Daubenton’s bats in flight. Both can feed over water (Daubentons often a little higher than Pipistrelles). Recorded in June the ‘wet smacks’ of the Pippistrelle are clearly heard, however, despite trying we couldn’t get the Daubenton’s to provide us with a recording.
Pipistrelle Bats at Roswell Pits

Sounds of the Dawn Chorus at Roswell Pits

31/03/09 21:44
Don't fancy getting up at 5:30 am to hear the dawn chorus, well don't, as we did. Sounds to be heard at this time include Song Thrush, Chiff-Chaff and Blackbird. This recording was made on the last morning in March at 5:45 am at the bottom of Kiln Lane, just beyond the 'bridge' between the pits (TL 553 805 or N+52 24' 3" E+0 16' 54").
Dawn Chorus at Roswell Pits