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Neil Middleton - BatAbility
@batability.bsky.social
Bat Training Courses & Tuition: delivering training events (Open Access Courses, online, 121 & B2B sessions)
Listen to our Talking Bat podcast here: https://batability.podbean.com/
^o^ Waiting In The Wings - Jan 2026 ^o^
Another brilliant month coming up \o/🙂
January 6, 2026 at 12:06 PM
\o/ Lovin' these new additions to our BatAbility Club members merch packs going out from January onwards. Massive thanks to creative designers Eleanor Stacey www.elliestrations.com for the alphabat lens cloth, & Emily Skinner www.instagram.com/ecologist.em... for the mouse mat/book marks ^o^
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 AM
\o/ Now on Talking Bat Podcast \o/
Excellent interview with Dr Mateo Ruiz (Barn Owl Trust) @MatDMRuiz chatting about his experiences & career journey. Once you finish listening to Mateo, check out the other brilliant people we have spoken to in the series batability.podbean.com/e/talking-bi...
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
^o^ Waiting In The Wings - Dec 2025 ^o^
A brilliant month coming up \o/📷
Listen to Aileen's latest 'Talking Club' podcast here: batability.podbean.com
To find out more about the huge (>600hrs) accessible training resource Club has become, visit: batability.co.uk/batability-c...
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
\o/ Available on Talking Bat Podcast \o/
Excellent interview with Ben Averis, chatting about his career path, experiences & wider interests. Once you finish listening to Ben, check out all the other brilliant people we have spoken to
batability.podbean.com/e/talking-bo...
@averisben.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Goodness BatAbility merch travels everywhere. This spork is currently in Granada, Spain. Where do you take your merch? Send us a pic...
November 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
^o^ Waiting In The Wings - Nov 2025 ^o^
A brilliant month coming up \o/📷Listen to Aileen's latest 'Talking Club' podcast: batability.podbean.com
Find out more about the huge (>600hrs) & accessible training resource Club has become & 'signing up' visit: batability.co.uk/batability-c...
November 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM
\o/ Available now on Talking Bat Podcast \o/
Excellent interview with Gary Burns @Desertwildlifem chatting about the amazing wildlife the UAE has to offer
Once you finish listening to Gary, check out all the other brilliant people we've spoken to
batability.podbean.com/e/talking-du...
November 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
\o/ Available now on Talking Bat Podcast \o/
Excellent interview with Dave Smallshire @smallshire.bsky.social chatting about his life journey
Once you finish listening to Dave, why not check out all the other brilliant people we have spoken to in the series batability.podbean.com/e/talking-dr...
October 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
\o/ Next up on BatAbility Club we are delighted to be Talking Botany (#84) with the amazing Ben Averis (Botanist, Consultant, Trainer & Artist) @averisben.bsky.social
As a thanks for his time we are making a charitable donation to the Botanical Society of Scotland botsoc.scot
October 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
\o/ Been away for a week & got back to this amazing gift from a happy customer. You know who you are - a massive THANKS to you all :-)
October 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
\o/ Next up on BatAbility Club we are delighted to be Talking Dubai Wildlife (#83) with the amazing Gary Burns (Dubai Transit Birding, Herping & Mammals)
As a thanks for his time we have made a charitable donation to the Barn Owl Trust
www.facebook.com/groups/99120...
October 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
We're going to Ecology Expo March 2026. Are you?
It would be great to see you there :-) To book your place or find out more go to: www.ecologyexpo.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Talking Bat Podcast - Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social & the Snow Leopard Trail (Nepal) about sharing landscapes with apex predators batability.podbean.com/e/talking-sn...
Once you finish listening to Jonny, check out all the other brilliant people we have spoken to in the series ^o^
October 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
^o^ Waiting In The Wings - Oct 2025 ^o^
A brilliant month coming up \o/🙂. Listen to Aileen's latest 'Talking Club' podcast: batability.podbean.com
Find out more about the huge (>600hrs) accessible training resource Club is & 'signing up' visit: batability.co.uk/batability-c...
October 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Reposted by Neil Middleton - BatAbility
🦇 If you want to learn more about bat conservation and get to know the amazing people behind it all, our BatChat podcast is for you!

🦇 Six seasons and one on the way
🦇 67 episodes
🦇 70 + guests
🦇 From Jersey through Perth, Norfolk through Northern Ireland

#InternationalPodcastDay
BatChat Series 7 Trailer
YouTube video by Bat Conservation Trust
www.youtube.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
\o/ Excited to have received these fab gifts from facebook.com/elliestrations @elliestrations.bsky.social
Met Ellie randomly this month whilst birding, started gabbing & BOOM! This is what she does. Maybe we'll get her to do some BatAbility merch \o/. Meanwhile visit www.elliestrations.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Late to the party, but starting as I mean to go on with a new illustration. The carry-on crow is often seen power-walking to a departure gate, and never forgets their trusty travel pillow.

#crow #birds #birding #illustration #badjoke #dadjoke #nature
September 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
\o/ Next up on BatAbility Club we are delighted to be Talking Dragonfly (#82) with the amazing Dave Smallshire (author, photographer, wildlife guide, birdwatcher & lecturer).
As a thanks for his time we have made a charitable donation to the British Dragonfly Society
September 17, 2025 at 7:52 AM
\o/ Available now on Talking Bat Podcast \o/
Excellent interview with Simon & Niki of Inglorious Bustards
Listen here batability.podbean.com/e/talking-bi...
Once you finish listening, check out all the other brilliant people we have spoken to in the series ^o^
@ingloriousbustards.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
\o/ This is a great time to get one or both of these essential sound analysis books. Pelagic Publishing is offering a special Sept 2025 30% discount (offer expires 26.09.25). Click on the link, proceed to check out & use the discount code: BATS30
pelagicpublishing.com/collections/...
September 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
\o/ Brilliant time at BCT National Bat Conference ^o^
@batconservation.bsky.social
Here is our Talking Conference podcast, recorded over the weekend. Lots of fun doing this. Hope you enjoy it :-)
Thanks to everyone who engaged with us at whatever level.
batability.podbean.com/e/talking-co...
September 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
\o/ Brilliant week succesfully delivering our 'Big BATS or Bust' event. 6 species handled inc Noctule, Leisler's & Whiskered. 8 very happy delegates. Delegate numbers are kept low for best trainer to delegate interaction. As always, gloves & facemasks - these are the rules ^o^
September 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Reposted by Neil Middleton - BatAbility
In the latest episode of the Talking Bat podcast from @batability.bsky.social George Bemment talks to host Neil Middleton about her new book 📖🦇

Listen here ➡️ tinyurl.com/yc47b9p8
September 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM