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Talking Bat

Welcome to the Talking Bat podcast series from BatAbility Courses & Tuition. Every month we interview someone important, influential, inspirational or just darn right bat-tastic from the world of bats or from the wider world of ecology/natural history/conservation. These interviews are carried out in a relaxed, conversational style, as we dive deeper into the background of our amazing guests. To find out more about BatAbility visit: www.batability.co.uk To find out more about BatAbility Club

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57:04

Talking Botany with Ben Averis (Botonist & Artist)

Talking Bat ·

2025/11/17

Here we are delighted to bring to you an interview with Ben Averis. Ben is highly respected within the ecology sector for his knowledge on botany, & along with his wife, Alison Averis, they have created sought after consultancy services, delivering many specialist botonatical surveys & training. As well as botany, Ben is also an artist, a musician & a poet, all of which we touch upon during this chat. Follow Ben on BlueSky: @averisben.bsky.socialBen & Alison Averis website Ben

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44:16

Talking Dragonfly with Dave Smallshire (Author,...

Talking Bat ·

2025/10/24

Dave Smallshire is hugely respected in the world of dragonflies, a subject about which he has authored many books, & also played a key part in their conservation. As well as all of this, he is a keen birder, photographer & an experienced wildlife guide. During this interview we explore many aspects of his life journey. Dragonflies Of Britain & Ireland book Europe's Dragonflies book British Dragonfly Society

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39:26

Talking Snow Leopard with Dr Jonny Hanson (Snow...

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2025/10/06

Dr Jonny Hanson is a Research Fellow at Queen's University (Belfast), an award-winning social entrepreneur, & an affiliate of the Snow Leopard Conservancy. His PhD research was centred on Snow leopard conservation. This, amongst other things, has lead to a short film (Snow Leopard Trail) about sharing landscapes with apex predators. The subject matter is of relevance to us here in Britain & Ireland, during a time when re-introduction of lynx is being discussed. The film is touring during

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57:59

Talking Bird with Simon Tonkin & Niki Williamson...

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2025/09/16

An excellent interview with Simon Tonkin & Niki Williamson, the owners of Inglorious Bustards, based in Andalucia, Spain. During our chat we talk about, setting up their business, bird migration, eco-tourism, the trips they organise & the conservation work they are involved with in The Gambia.Inglorious Bustards - visit here Flyway Birding Association - visit here

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45:18

Talking Ultra-Marathon for Bats with Anne Youngman

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2025/08/22

Anne Youngman was the Bat Conservation Trust’s (BCT) first Scottish Bat Officer from 2003 to 2017, & is very well known & respected within the bat community. This is her 4th time on Talking Bat, & on this occasion we focus on her latest challenge, this time to complete the 100 km St Cuthbert’s Way ultra-marathon. A challenge that could take >19 hours to complete. Did she do it? Find out here. Why? It’s all for charity \o/ in order to raise money for The Bat Conservation Trust.Make

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01:11:06

Talking Bat with Ian Agranat (Wildlife Acoustics)

Talking Bat ·

2025/07/07

Ian Agranat is the founder & CEO at Wildlife Acoustics, an organisation that supplies a huge amount of bio-acoustics hardware & software solutions worldwide. During this interview we explore Ian's backstory, the lead up to the launch of the business, & the current challenging economic/political climate within which a US based company is operating.Wildlife Acoustics The Nature Connection

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18:43

Talking Club (July 2025) with Aileen Hendry

Talking Bat ·

2025/06/26

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/

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01:20:44

Talking Bat with Jim Mullholland (BATS Research &...

Talking Bat ·

2025/06/11

An excellent conversion with Jim Mullholland, director of BATS Research & Training. Jim has been involved with bat research since 2005, & is also a qualified arboriculturist, as well as having a diploma in teaching & training. He is highly respected in his field of expertise, & heavily involved in bat-related training. Bat Conservation Trust Nightwatch project

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20:50

Talking Club (February 2025) with Aileen Hendry

Talking Bat ·

2025/01/31

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/

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Talking Club (December 2024) with Aileen Hendry

Talking Bat ·

2024/11/29

\o/ Christmas Special \o/ 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/

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20:26

Talking Club (November 2024) with Aileen Hendry

Talking Bat ·

2024/10/31

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/

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09:42

Talking Guano with Neil Middleton (BatAbility Courses...

Talking Bat ·

2024/10/20

October 2024 catch up :-) ^o^ Something just for our podcast audience. Sometimes light-hearted, occasionally a little more serious! Here are some random thoughts from your Talking Bat host, Neil Middleton :-) Email address for feedback: neil.middleton@batability.co.uk

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01:06:52

Talking Bat with Danilo Russo (Professor of Ecology)

Talking Bat ·

2024/08/19

Delighted to have Danilo Russo here on Talking Bat. Danilo is a Professor of Ecology based at University of Naples Federico II, as well as an Honorary Professor of Ecology at University of Bristol. He describes himself as an ecologist, ethologist & conservation biologist, & he is also a former Chair of EUROBATS advisory committee.Danilo Russo ResearchGate Animal Ecology & Evolution Facebook page Charitable donation went to Wildlife Alliance

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01:38:29

Talking Photography with Laurie Campbell...

Talking Bat ·

2024/08/11

Laurie Campbell is an award winning natural history & landscape photographer. During this interview we cover his background, as well as many fascinating stories about his adventures & experiences.Laurie Campbell Natural History Photographer Otters - Ripples On The River book Trees For Life

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38:25

Talking Bat with Kelly Sheldrick (Christmas Island...

Talking Bat ·

2024/07/20

Delighted to be Talking Bat with Kelly Sheldrick (Citizen Science Program Manager - Conservation Council of Western Australia) ahead of her fundraising Christmas Island Marathon in honour of the 100 species that have gone extinct in Australia, including the Christmas Island Pipistrelle. All in all, this will help to raise awareness of biodiversity loss & the failure of policy to respond to a rapidly changing environment.A Bat's End: The Christmas Island Pipistrelle and Extinction in Australia

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01:25:57

Talking Bird with Dr Mark Avery (Author, Writer &...

Talking Bat ·

2024/07/15

During this interview we talk with Mark Avery whose previous roles include 13 years as Conservation Director at RSPB, as well as a former chair of World Land Trust. Described these days as a blogger, writer, author & wildlife campaigner, Mark has been involved with many important discussions at the highest level relating to the conservation challenges faced in our part of the world, including books on the subject, as well as the activities of Wild Justice, an organisation he

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01:05:54

Talking Bat with James Shipman (Ecologist, Researcher...

Talking Bat ·

2024/07/06

James Shipman is a BCT Pete Guest Award winner (2016) & highly respected within the bat community for his contributions towards bat conservation & training. Here we are delighted to be chatting with him about his career progression to date, as well as the forthcoming book (due out early 2025) entitled: Identifying Bats of Britain and Ireland - A Field Worker’s GuideGib-bats (The Gibraltar Bats Project)

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17:13

Talking Club (July 2024) with Aileen Hendry

Talking Bat ·

2024/06/29

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/

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46:20

Talking Plant with Joshua Styles (Styles Ecology Ltd)

Talking Bat ·

2024/06/10

Here we talk with the delightful, highly respected & knowledgeable botanist, Joshua Styles of Styles Ecology Ltd & British Botany, covering some of his back-story, his career progression to date, as well as the expertise & services he has to offer the ecological sector.North-West Rare Plant Initiative The Wildlife Trust for Manchester, Lancashire & North Merseyside

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01:01:24

Talking Bat with Fiona Mathews (Professor of...

Talking Bat ·

2024/05/25

Fiona Mathews is highly respected internationally for her academic work on mammals (including bats) & other subjects. She is the founding chair of Mammal Conservation Europe, a former chair of the Mammal Society, a trustee of the Kasanka Trust (UK), the co-founder & director of Ecotype Genetics Ltd, & also serves on the Eurobats Scientific Advisory Committee. Add to all that, her recent book Black Ops and Beaver Bombing: Adventures with Britain's Wild Mammals (April 2023) - my word, we

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