Bat Surveys

We started surveying for bats in 2022 when we found out that there does not appear to be anyone else carrying out regular surveys in our local area around Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale. We survey for an hour from sunset between April & October on dry evenings when the wind is not too strong and it is not too cold. In May and June we have also seen stag beetles flying and we often hear a tawny owl.

Wildlife in Ascot have a couple of bat detectors which help us find and identify the bats. 

Everyone is very welcome to join us to find out more about bat surveys and for a warm, dry, evening stroll around our area. Please email us at ascot.wildlife@gmail.com for more information. 

Dates for 2024:  Cancelled if it's raining or there are high winds. We expect the survey to take around 1.5 hours. We recommend bringing comfy walking shoes, warm clothes, a torch and insect repellant. 

Tues 16th April, 20:01 - meeting at 8 pm - North Ascot

Weds 1st May, 20:26 - meeting at 8:20 pm - Broomhall

Tues 7th May, 20:35 - meeting at 8:30 pm - South Ascot

Weds 22nd May, 20:48 - meeting at 8:45 pm - Sunninghill Park (Cheapside) and Great Pond 

Tues 28th May, 21:05 - meeting at 9 pm -  Coombe Lane and Tom Green’s Field

Tues 11th June, 21:19 - meeting at 9:15 pm - St. Michael’s Church, Sunninghill 

Weds 26th June, 21:23 - meeting at 9:20 pm

Weds 17th July, 21:10 - meeting at 9:10 pm

Tues 6th Aug, 20:40 - meeting at 8:40 pm

Tues 20th Aug, 20:13 - meeting at 8:10 pm

Weds 28th Aug, 19:56 - meeting at 7:50 pm

Tues 3rd Sept, 19:43 - meeting at 7:40 pm

Weds 25th Sept, 18:53 - meeting at 6:50 pm

Tues 8th Oct, 18:23 - meeting at 6:20 pm

Locations to be decided