j

 
 
   
   
Simon King, Hon. Patron of Lee Valley Bats
 
gallery
 
Click photo for enlargement
Here's our gazebo at the Lee Valley Spring Wildlife Weekend Fair, hosted by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. It's always a huge success and on this occasion was particularly enjoyable when celebrity guest, Simon King popped by to say hello. We couldn't resist having a photo taken with him. Not long after this photo way taken, (spring 2008) Simon kindly agreed to be our Patron.
 
Our members sometimes turn up to lend a hand, and hold the fort while we stretch our legs and get a well-earned cuppa. For example, in spring 2008, Andie Phillips (a member) had a nifty 'toy bat' making idea, which engaged a number of children. They tried their hand at making bats from pre-cut card and faux fur. Adding thin elastic, meant the children could hang them from their bedroom ceiling. Great work Andie !!

PHOTO: Simon King (renowned wildlife photographer and BBC co-presenter of Springwatch), taken with Jeanette Sitton and Phil Hettiarachi (LVB). Taken by: Jerry Cripps. CLICK photo for enlargement.
   

   
We regularly engage with the community by way of public events, e.g. fairs, exhibitions, conferences, etc. Above, is our former Chair, Nuria Rodriguez with Phil, treasurer. This was taken at the Tottenham Festival.
   

   
These are our very first photos taken while monitoring for bats in 2007. Phil and Jeanette listening for Pipistrelles at Stonebridge Lock, Tottenham Marshes. Much of our monitoring experience was gained on the Marshes, but also at several other locations, including Fishers Green and Waltham Abbey.
 
 

 
This page is under construction