Blast from the past: Bat watching then and now
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David Price
9mo agoen
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lancswt.org.ukBlast from the past: Bat watching then and nowlancswt.org.ukBack in the 1990s, Lapwing magazine encouraged readers to look more closely at bats darting through the dusk sky. From tiny pipistrelles to sleek noctules, these night-time hunters captured imaginations across our region. Decades later, bat walks, monitoring and conservation work are helping us better understand and protect these fascinating mammals.
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