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A late afternoon walk at Noar Hill National Nature Reserve to look at birds, butterflies and flowers followed by a visit to the Basingstoke Canal to search for different species of bats. Excellent service. Trip information was received as soon as the booking was made, so in plenty time for the event. Office staff are very helpful. Jon Stokes, the leader, is very well qualified and knowledgeable and had a good rapport with the group.
E.S. Berkshire, Jul 21
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Hampshire - A Hampshire Bat Evening
Tour Code: GBR34Learn from our bat expert during an evening at the Greywell Tunnel, site of one of the most important winter bat roosts in the UK.
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We will spend the evening at the Greywell Tunnel, site of one of the most important winter bat roosts in the UK. Although many of these bats disperse into the surrounding countryside in the summer, this spot is nonetheless one of the best places to see such species as Daubenton’s, Whiskered, Brandt’s, Brown Long-eared, Noctule, Natterer’s, Pipistrelle and Soprano Pipistrelle Bats... and we’ll be learning to recognise them with the help of Jon or Sophie and their bat detector.
- At least 8 species of bat possible
- Learn about bat ecology from our bat expert
- Enjoy a peaceful evening by the Basingstoke Canal
- Use bat detectors to identify bat calls
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A bat watching evening in Hampshire included a walk through a nature reserve near us that we didn't know existed, and then spotting and identifying bats. Either of the two trips would have been great, combined together it made for a really wonderful experience - highly recommended.
M.G. Hampshire, Jul 21
Dates & Prices
2026
Departures
Availability
Cost
Fri 17th Jul – Fri 17th Jul
1
£30
Land only cost:
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£30
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Jon Stokes
Tour Leader: Jon Stokes
Jon graduated in Zoology, Botany and Conservation and works as director of rural programmes for The Tree Council. His work takes him all over the UK and occasionally further afield to Europe, the US and Mexico. As part of his job he is also part of the national committees for Orchards and Hedges. Jon has studied the Wild Gladioli, the life of the Small Blue butterfly and has written/co-written eight books on trees. He was also a trustee of Plantlife for over 10 years. Jon is an enthusiastic, all-round naturalist with a particular interest in plants, birds, whales and Lepidoptera. He is always keen to share his wealth of knowledge of natural history, and has travelled widely throughout Europe, North America and Australia. Jon is based on the south coast of Hampshire where he lives with his wife and two children.
2027
Departures
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Cost
Fri 16th Jul – Fri 16th Jul
SPACES
£30
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£30
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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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