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	Podcast:		BatChat
	Episode:		The Hoffman Kiln: Where Bats Reclaim the Dales
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:44:40
	Publish Date:		2025-12-03 07:00:00
	Description:		North of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales lies the Hoffman Kiln, a relic of the industrial revolution. It's now an important site for bats of the Dales all year round. In this episode we chat to Dave Anderson and Dave Fisher who on Friday afternoons, in a term they've coined as Fieldwork Fridays, they spend 90 minutes surveying the kiln for bats. And they've racked up an impressive collection of data in studying bat behaviour such as crevice fidelity. We also address the challenge of balancing public interest with conservation efforts, emphasising the importance of educating visitors about the bats’ presence. Follow Dave Anderson on Instagram Follow Dave Fisher on Instagram Discover more about the Hoffman Kiln ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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