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Bats are misunderstood creatures that often inspire fear or horror. In reality, they are fascinating, harmless, and really rather sweet. The attic of the Information Office is a maternity roost for a large colony of Pipistrelle bats, and we shall watch them emerge at dusk, before heading off on a stroll to see some other species. Our Bat Walks are always very popular, so this is the second of two walks that we shall be scheduling this season. All ages are welcome on this walk.
Date: Thursday, 11th August 2011. From 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Location: The Education Centre, Upper Lake, Glendalough.
Practicalities:Parents are invited to bring their children (aged 4 - 12 yrs) to a mixed afternoon of bat-based activities. Please note that an adult must stay with the children, and be prepared to help! This event is free of charge, but please be aware that the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow Co. Council) has a €4 charge.
Booking: Booking is essential. Bookings will be taken from 9 a.m. Thursday 4th August. To book, please phone 0404 45656.
This evening starts with a Family Bat Talk in the Education Centre at 7.30 p.m. Aimed at children and adults, this talk aims to dispel some of the myths about bats, and to entertain you with the true facts. At 8.30 p.m. we shall all stroll over to the Information Office where we shall watch the bats emerge from their roost, before heading off on a Bat Walk. Visitors are welcome to come to either or both parts of the evening. Families with very young children may want to head home early after seeing the bats emerge.
Date: Thursday, 11th August 2011. From 7.30pm.
Location: Bat Talk at 7.30 p.m. at The Education Centre, by the Upper Lake, Glendalough.
Location: Bat Walk at 8.30 p.m. at The Information Office, by the Upper Lake, Glendalough.
Practicalities:Adults & children welcome. No dogs. Participants are advised to bring insect repellent and a torch. This event is free of charge, but please be aware that the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow Co. Council) has a €4 charge.
Booking: Booking is not required. For more information, please phone 0404 45425.
Source: Ian Edwards, Wicklow Mountains National Park.
