Talking Bat

Talking Mustelid with Dr Johnny Birks (Author, Researcher, Conservationist & Activist)

Here we have the huge pleasure of 'Talking...' with Mister Mustelid (aka Dr Johnny Birks) about his lifelong passion & career journey involving many roles within the ecology sector. All of this leading to lots of experiences, achievements & challenges along the way. 

Learn about Johnny's work on ResearchGate

Visit NHBS Ltd to see books by Johnny Birks

Visit Extinction Rebellion here

Talking Bat with Dr Maggie Andrews (Horseshoe bats)

During this interview Maggie Andrews shares some of her earlier memories relating to studying bats (in particular horseshoe species), along with a deeper look into some of the research she has been involved with in conjunction with her late husband Peter Andrews & others (e.g. Tom McOwat & Amelia Hodnett).
 
Read about Maggie's work here on ResearchGate

Visit Woodchester Mansion - find out more here

Stackpole National Nature Reserve - find out more

 

Talking Book with Michael Sheldrick (Co-founder of Global Citizen/Author - From Ideas To Impact)

Michael Sheldrick is the Co-Founder & Chief Policy, Impact, & Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen. Their  initiatives have reached millions of people & secured $billions in support to provide access to essential resources worldwide. During this interview we explore Michael's back story, as well as the work of Global Citizen, leading us on to discuss, in some detail, his new book 'From Ideas To Impact - A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World'

Michael Sheldrick website

Donate to production costs of 'From Ideas To Impact' here

 

Talking Shop with Bernard Mercer (Founder/Chairperson of NHBS Ltd)

In 1985 Bernard Mercer founded NHBS Ltd, & during this interview we get a fascinating insight into the background of the business, & how it has developed over the years to become one of the largest, if not the largest, organisations of its type on the planet. But there is so much more to the story than may immediately meet the eye, & during this session it was so interesting to explore the history of the business that all of us are familiar with today.

British Wildlife magazine

Conservation Land Management magazine

Flora & Fauna International

Talking Bat with Henry Andrews (Bat Roosts in Trees & Bat Roosts in Rock)

Here we have the pleasure of interviewing Henry Andrews, the driving force behind the habitat keys & books entitled 'Bat Roosts In Trees' & 'Bat Roosts In Rock'. As well as covering the backdrop to the books in some detail, we also explore Henry's career path within the ecology sector.

Talking Club (March 2024) with Aileen Hendry

Every month Aileen Hendry (BatAbility Courses & Tuition) is joined by Neil Middleton to deliver a 'light-hearted' monthly update for our BatAbility Club members. We are sharing it here for the benefit of anyone who wishes to find out more about what we are up to.

If you are not a Club member, but would like to know more about how to join up, please go to the following link: batability.co.uk/batability-club/

Talking Bat with Daniel Hargreaves (Vincent Wildlife Trust)

Daniel Hargreaves is well know & highly respected within the world of bats, & during this session we talk about his exciting life journey from becoming interested in bats as a child through to being involved in projects & adventures around the world. At the time of recording our conversation Daniel had recently taken on the role of Bat Programme Manager at Vincent Wildlife Trust, & the work of the trust is also covered.

VWT Sussex Horseshoe Bat Appeal here

Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation here

 

Talking Bat with Laura Torrent (African Bat Taxonomy Ecology & Conservation)

Laura Torrent is a PhD student studying bat taxonomy, ecology & conservation in Equatorial Guinea (west coast of central Africa), working in collaboration with Natural Science Museum of Granollers; University of Porto; CIBIO-InBIO; Doñana Biological Station & Biodiversity Initiative. This interview explores her bat-related work to date, including details about her research & the challenges posed when studying bats in a part of the world where so little is known about the subject.

Learn more about Laura's research here

Follow Laura on Twitter: @arualentina