27/08/2026
CRAG Bat Walk – Thank You, Coaley
What a fantastic evening on the Rec last night. 35 villagers joined our bat walk and the feedback has been very positive.
Andrew Heryet from the Gloucestershire Bat Group gave a brilliant introduction to the local bat species, how to use the bat detectors, and how different frequencies help us identify their calls.
It turned into a beautiful warm evening — the rain held off, and we even had an electric storm flickering in the distance. It was amazing to hear and see so many bats flying around the hedge row along Nortons Alley and around the Churchyard.
We’re hugely grateful for the generous donations made on the night, which will support the ongoing work of Gloucestershire Bats Group to protect habitats, monitor roosts, and educate communities.
Thank you to everyone who came along, helped steward the walk, and contributed to a memorable community evening. Thank you to the bell ringers of St Bartholomew’s Church who finished their practise early especially for the bats. .
The event was arranged as part of the CRAG programme to deepen local understanding of nature and the environment. The next Nature Morning is 10 October 10am in the Village Hall.
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