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SUMMARY:11th Irish Bat Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bat Conservation Ireland is delighted to invite you to the 11th Irish Bat Conference. This will be held in Riddel Hall\, Queens University\, Stranmillis Road\, Belfast in March 2026. \nSaturday (or all weekend) tickets include access to all talks\, posters and exhibitions on Saturday\, tea breaks and a delicious lunch as well as a wine reception on Saturday evening. Sunday (or all weekend) tickets include access to all workshops\, posters and exhibitions on Sunday morning\, a tea break and another delicious lunch. \nWe have a busy programme with over 25 talks planned for Saturday on topics as varied as the impacts of noise and light on bats\, bats and pest suppression\, monitoring schemes\, lesser horseshoe bat conservation\, physiology\, bat migration and offshore wind. See the conference programme here– please note this may be subject to change in the run up to the conference. \nSATURDAY KEYNOTE PRESENTERS \n \nLothar Bach of Bach-Freilandforschung consultancy has been working on bats and wind energy for almost 30 years and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) for over 18 years. He has also made extensive contributions to the EUROBATS Working Group on Wind Energy. He has carried out many research collaborations to accumulate a considerable body of work relating to impacts of wind energy on bats. Research topics have included estimating densities of migrating bats and development of suitable mitigation for ORE\, investigating migratory pathways using stable isotopes\, radiotracking studies in the North Sea and much more. \n \nDr Christina Stanley is an Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour and Welfare at the University of Chester\, where she is currently Deputy Head of the School of Natural Sciences. She is a behavioural ecologist researching the social experiences of animals\, with a focus on bats. Dr Stanley has focused on research with practical applications to conservation and the quantification of animal welfare. For example\, a long-term project working with the endangered Livingstone’s fruit bat has significantly improved our ability to manage captive breeding populations of this and other fruit bat species. She is currently leading a Leverhulme Trust-funded project that will improve our ability to mitigate against anthropogenic impacts on wild lesser horseshoe bats. This project\, named the “BATMAN” project (standing for “BAT Monitoring via novel Assays and smart Nanoelectronics”) and in collaboration with the Vincent Wildlife Trust\, will also facilitate the assessment of wild bat welfare and design exciting new technology for monitoring small-bodied bats. \nSUNDAY WORKSHOPS \nOn Sunday morning we have a packed schedule with six excellent workshops. The provisional conference programme including Sunday workshops can be downloaded from the link above – see more info below on some of our workshop leaders and topics. \nDrone Thermal Imaging Bat Roost Surveys \n \nGiles Coe is a commercial ecologist who has been in practice since 2001. He has worked at all levels within the ecological consultancy sector and since 2021 has run a small\, dedicated company based in the south-east of England but with a project portfolio that stretches from Cornwall to North Wales and North-East Scotland. Giles’ work with bats has been ongoing since 2004 and includes surveys and assessments of large historic buildings\, subterranean structures and factory complexes. Since 2023 Giles and team have been developing the use of drone mounted thermal imaging for bat surveys and had their protocol Bats & Aerial Thermal Surveys published in the CIEEM quarterly magazine. \nBat-friendly Lighting Design \n \nKerem Asfuroglu is the founder of Dark Source\, an award-winning lighting design studio driven by environmental values based in Ireland & the UK. Following his graduation from Wismar University – Architectural Lighting Design MA in 2010\, Kerem pursued his professional design career in London for nearly a decade before setting up Dark Source in 2019. He has been awarded with the title of Dark Sky Defender by the Dark Sky International for advocating the importance of darkness through design. Some of his environmental lighting projects include the Newport Dark Sky Masterplan\, Plas Y Brenin Outdoor Centre\, Presteigne Dark Sky Community\, Cloughjordan Ecovillage and Cumbria TAN Dark Sky Planning Policy. \nOptimising the Value of Static Surveillance for Routine Bat Surveys \n \nTina Aughney of Bat Eco Services and has a wealth of bat field expertise from Ireland and abroad. With this workshop she aims to provide strategies on the deployment of static detectors and how to utilise statics detectors to provide greater insight into nightly activities of bats. This will be followed by guidance on the analysis and presentation of the data gathered to insure that the value of the survey is fully represented in reports. \nWildlife Acoustics SM5 and SMART Technology – A Curtailment System for Wind Turbines \n \nPaul Howden Leach of Wildlife Acoustics will take us through the new SM5 unit and SMART Technology that aims to reduce bat fatalities at wind turbines. He will also introduce the Song Meter Mini2/Micro 2  preview what else is in development at Wildlife Acoustics. \nEnhancing Bat Ecology and Monitoring with Ecology Detection Dogs: Best Practices and Guidance \n \n  \nCaroline Finlay and Cathal Bergin of Ecology Detection Dog Working Group of Britain and Ireland will showcase recent advances in the field.  They will present an evidence-based framework to optimise detection dog performance outlining crucial factors such as handler-dog training\, environmental conditions\, and study design considerations. They will also offer practical advice for researchers and practitioners. \nBats and Trees \n \nDavid Clarke – Bat Ecologist at Bat Conservation Ireland\, will explore how to deal with tree surveys for bats in line with the best guidelines and practices available.  The workshop will primarily focus on conducting ground level tree assessments\, learning how to identify some of the most common potential roost features present in trees including some of the more often overlooked features such as ivy cover. It will also cover other considerations including desktop surveys\, equipment needed and more advanced survey techniques when it comes to monitoring bats in trees effectively and lawfully. \nTickets on sale now via our Ticket Tailor site here! \nFor accommodation options we are linked in with IBIS Queens Quarter. They have offered a 10% discount on their best available rate at the time of booking.  Tel: 028 9033 3366 > Press Option 1 > Press Option 2 (use prefix 048 instead of 028 if dialling from Republic of Ireland); h7288-re@accor.com. To avail of the discounted rate\, you will need to quote 11th Irish Bat 2026\, when booking directly with them.  Their office hours are Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm.
URL:https://www.batconservationireland.org/event/11th-irish-bat-conference
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SUMMARY:Bat Conservation Ireland 10th Irish Bat Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Saturday 11 March and Sunday 12 March 2023\nLocation: Athlone Springs Hotel\, Co. Roscommon\, N37 F9T3\nWe are delighted to bring you the 10th National Bat Conference\, which will bring together leading experts in bat research\, education\, conservation and activism.  It is a great opportunity to come together after an extra-long break of 6 years\, to meet colleagues\, friends and batty experts to learn about new developments\, technology and research\, as well as developing new skills. \nOpening Address: Minister Malcolm Noonan\, TD\, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform\nAdditional key speakers:\n\nProf. Fiona Mathews\, Prof. of Environmental Biology (Evolution\, Behaviour & Environment)\, School of Life Sciences\, University of Sussex;\nDr. Hugo Rebelo\, Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources\, University of Porto\, Portugal;\nEnda Mullen\, Divisional Ecologist\, National Parks and Wildlife Service\n\nWe will also have numerous presentations on various aspects of bat research\, projects\, conservation and more.\nWorkshops will take place on Sunday 12 March and will cover the following topics:\n\nBat Surveys & Windfarms – Pre & Post Planning Monitoring;\nBats and Lighting;\nUse of New Imaging Technologies in Bat Work;\nBats and Heritage Buildings;\nHow to Run a Bat Walk & Resources for Bat Groups.\n\nMembers of the Irish Planning Institute who attend the three relevant workshops on Sunday morning will earn 3 CPD points. \nThe provisional conference programme is available here – 10th Irish Bat Conference Programme \nTickets can be booked for the full conference or either Saturday 11 March or Sunday 12 March. Price includes access to talks and/or workshops\, teas/coffees\, lunch on the day and the wine reception on Saturday evening. Accommodation and dinner are the responsibility of individual delegates. The Athlone Springs Hotel is has a limited number of rooms available for Friday 10 and Saturday 11 March.  Please contact the hotel directly for more information. \nParking is available at the hotel.  For delegates taking public transport\, Athlone is serviced by trains and buses from various locations around Ireland.  The Athlone Springs Hotel is situated approx. 6km from Athlone Train Station and is serviced by the A1 and A2 buses from the train station. \nThis conference is grant aided by The National Parks and Wildlife Service \n \n  \nMany thanks to conference sponsors \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.batconservationireland.org/event/bat-conservation-ireland-10th-irish-bat-conference
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SUMMARY:9th Irish Bat Conference
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT FOR SATURDAY 14th OCTOBER. A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SUNDAY. \nOur bat conference is held every three years and is an educational\, scientific and social focus for all fans of bats in Ireland. \nThis year’s conference consists of a day of talks on Saturday Oct 14th followed by an evening wine reception. Sunday 15th will be a half day of interactive workshops and we finish up after a light lunch. \n\nView the full conference programme here\n\nVets & veterinary nurses you will BE AWARDED CVE POINTS for attending the Sunday workshops! \nFor this upcoming conference in Dublin we have two keynote speakers lined up; Dr Christian Voigt of Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research\, Germany\, and Dr Danilo Russo of Naples University\, Italy. Christian will present results of some of his work as co-editor of the book “Bats and the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World” while Danilo will present work on bats and ecosystem services particularly in the context of his recent research on bat insect predation in cattle grazing habitats. Invited speaker\, Lucinda Kirkpatrick\, will talk about her research on pipistrelle bats in Scottish conifer plantations. Irish bat researchers\, workers and volunteers will also present talks on their research and experiences during a packed and informative day. \nWorkshops on Sunday will include sessions on Bat Rehabilitation\, New Technology\, Bat Sonogram Analysis\, Identifying Irish Bats and Bat Mitigation. \nTickets can be booked for either or both Saturday and Sunday. Price includes access to talks and/or workshops\, teas/coffees\, lunch on the day and the wine reception on Saturday evening. Accommodation and dinner are the responsibility of individual delegates. The Clayton Hotel Leopardstown is offering a limited number of rooms at a special discounted conference rate. You can contact the hotel directly for more information. \nWhile there is some parking available at the hotel we would like to encourage all delegates to avail of public transport to attend the conference. The hotel is situated a minute’s walk from the Luas Green Line Central Park stop and is also the terminus for Aircoach Route 700. \nWe are indebted to The Heritage Council\, EPA Research Event Support and The National Parks and Wildlife Service who are providing grant assistance for the conference. Thanks to NHBS.com for sponsoring the Vincent Weir Student Presentation Award. \nFor tickets scroll down. NPWS staff please note that you can register online here and tick the ‘cheque payment’ option\, we will then invoice the Training Unit on your behalf.  \n 
URL:https://www.batconservationireland.org/event/conference-2017
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