Despite the snow, VBG managed to get out for their first event of the year yesterday, tree surveys at Cyfarthfa Park with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
The main purpose of the event was to mark and produce a map of those trees with high bat potential and to show/ inform the Head Gardener at Cyfarthfa Park what to look out for with regards to potential bat roost features in trees, and what is likely to be required before any work on these trees can take place. It was also a great opportunity for members to refresh/learn new skills whilst enjoying a walk around the park in the snow.
and many of them were checked with an endoscope.
Later in the day the group were provided with access to Cyfarthfa Castle itself. It was strange being in an empty school that a few of us had once attended as children.
We even got to climb up into one of the turrets and take a look at the roof!
No bats found but lots of bat potential identified. Oh, and we came across this also, so you know, if any of you haven't paid your subs for this year.............. ;)
All jokes aside, a great day out with VBG and we are all looking forward to going back to do some further exploring in the near future. Thank you to everyone who attended from both MTCBC and VBG and thanks to our secretary Aislinn for leading.
Even Ernie had a great time!
Details of the next event will be sent out shortly. See you all soon! Beth.
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