Last autumn some members were lucky enough to join one of our three bat walks. Participants were keen to see how we could encourage bats into Teg Down, and one suggestion was to put up bat boxes.
The lack of roosting sites in an area can limit the bat population, and boxes erected in suitable locations give bats a safe place to roost. The Kings Worthy Community Shed have kindly offered to produce some boxes for us, at a cost of £10 per box. Each box will be delivered in the spring, and come with instructions on the best place to site it. If you are interested in having a box please e-mail us at info@tegdownnature.org
The Community Shed have also built some hedgehog boxes at a cost of £30 which provide shelter and, importantly, a safe hibernation site. Supplies are limited, so please only ask if you know you have a resident hedgehog, or space that would suit them and where they can roam freely between neighbouring gardens. Once again, e-mail us at info@tegdownnature.org if you’re interested in siting one in your garden.
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