Watch bats emerge at dusk along one of Bristol's most beautiful stretches of river. We'll be walking the riverside path at Conham River Park as pipistrelles, Daubenton's and noctule bats become active — detecting their calls, watching them hunt over the water, and learning what's actually going on when you see a bat flicker past.

We're led by a licensed bat ecologist with 7+ years' experience who'll handle the kit and the commentary. Bat detectors, infrared cameras and bat ID sheets to take home are all provided.

⸻ Details
•Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 — weather dependent (see below)
•Meeting point: Conham River Park — exact what3words pin sent after sign-up
•Doors: 7:30pm (please arrive a few minutes early)
•Start: 7:45pm
•Finish: approx 10:00pm
•Route: ~2–3 km riverside path at a relaxed pace
•Terrain: some hills and uneven ground — moderate fitness needed

⸻ What to bring
•Sturdy boots or good walking shoes
•Layers and a waterproof — it can get cold by the river
•Torch or head torch (red light mode is ideal around bats)
•Water

⸻ Weather & cancellation
Bats don't fly in heavy rain or strong wind, so this event will be postponed if conditions are poor. We'll give as much notice as possible.

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