Shows
Talking BatTalking Snow Leopard with Dr Jonny Hanson (Snow Leopard Trail short film)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 late 2025 & 2026, with first showings at Queen's Film Theatre (22nd Oct 2025) & Clones Film Festival (23rd/26th Oct 2025)
Snow Leopard Trail...
2025-10-0639 minTalking BatTalking Snow Leopard with Dr Jonny Hanson (Snow Leopard Trail short film)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 late 2025 & 2026, with first showings at Queen's Film Theatre (22nd Oct 2025) & Clones Film Festival (23rd/26th Oct 2025)
Snow Leopard Trail...
2025-10-0639 min
Talking BatTalking Club (October 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-09-3019 minTalking BatTalking Club (October 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-09-3019 min
Talking BatTalking Bird with Simon Tonkin & Niki Williamson (Inglorious Bustards)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
2025-09-1657 minTalking BatTalking Bird with Simon Tonkin & Niki Williamson (Inglorious Bustards)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
2025-09-1657 min
Talking BatTalking Conference - National Bat Conference - Durham 2025During the Bat Conservation Trust's National Bat Conference (Dutham, Sept 2025) we had the pleasure of catching up with many old friends, & meeting some new ones. Here we have created a podcast which includes some of the many people we engaged with. Massive thanks to all, including the following podcast participants - in order of appearance, as follows:
Nigel Massen (Pelagic Publishing)
Steve Powell/Daniel Moonen (NHBS Ltd)
Oliver Devereux (Thomas Jacks Ltd)
Andrew Milner/Liat Wicks/Kate Volodarets (Thermal Vision Ecology)
Sarah Deans (Lotek UK Ltd)
Tiffany Jedrecka/Kate Denton (Nature Metrics)
S...
2025-09-0855 minTalking BatTalking Conference - National Bat Conference - Durham 2025During the Bat Conservation Trust's National Bat Conference (Dutham, Sept 2025) we had the pleasure of catching up with many old friends, & meeting some new ones. Here we have created a podcast which includes some of the many people we engaged with. Massive thanks to all, including the following podcast participants - in order of appearance, as follows:
Nigel Massen (Pelagic Publishing)
Steve Powell/Daniel Moonen (NHBS Ltd)
Oliver Devereux (Thomas Jacks Ltd)
Andrew Milner/Liat Wicks/Kate Volodarets (Thermal Vision Ecology)
Sarah Deans (Lotek UK Ltd)
Tiffany Jedrecka/Kate Denton (Nature Metrics)
S...
2025-09-0855 min
Talking BatTalking Book with George Bemment (author of 'Bats & Ladders')Here we are delighted to be speaking with George Bemment about the recently published 'Bats & Ladders, Stories from the Real World of Bat Conservation'. George has been involved with mammals her whole working life, as a zookeeper for 5 years, before taking a zoology degree & then in 1988 joining a national bat conservation project. Professional & voluntary bat work has dominated her life. A mammalogist at heart, she has also taught as a part-time lecturer in mammalogy (Exeter University), sat on the Council of the Mammal Society, & is a founding member of the Devon Mammal Group
Bats & Ladders - find...
2025-08-2943 minTalking BatTalking Book with George Bemment (author of 'Bats & Ladders')Here we are delighted to be speaking with George Bemment about the recently published 'Bats & Ladders, Stories from the Real World of Bat Conservation'. George has been involved with mammals her whole working life, as a zookeeper for 5 years, before taking a zoology degree & then in 1988 joining a national bat conservation project. Professional & voluntary bat work has dominated her life. A mammalogist at heart, she has also taught as a part-time lecturer in mammalogy (Exeter University), sat on the Council of the Mammal Society, & is a founding member of the Devon Mammal Group
Bats & Ladders - find...
2025-08-2943 minTalking BatTalking Club (September 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-08-2816 minTalking BatTalking Club (September 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-08-2816 min
Talking BatTalking Ultra-Marathon for Bats with Anne YoungmanAnne 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 your donation here on Anne's Just Giving page.
2025-08-2245 min
Talking BatTalking Podcast 10,000 Special with Neil Middleton & Aileen Hendry (BatAbility)A 'one off' special just for our podcast audience. Aileen Hendry interviews Neil Middleton about the recent Talking Bat milestones achieved: >100 episodes & >10,000 downloads.
^o^ A massive thanks to all of our amazing guests & all of our fabulous listeners. :-)
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/
2025-08-1533 min
Talking BatTalking Bird with Lucy McRobert (Author, Columnist, Birder & Naturalist)Thought provoking, engaging, entertaining & aspirational are all things we can say about our guest, Lucy McRobert. In addition to her role at The Sound Approach, Lucy writes a monthly column for the hugely respected Birdwatch magazine, & has authored two books, so far (more on the way!). Really enjoyed our chat, & getting her perspectives on so many aspects of life, being a birder & being an author.
Blue's Planet (Australia) book
365 Days Wild book
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust
2025-08-071h 24Talking BatTalking Club (August 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-07-3117 min
Talking BatTalking Book with James Shipman (author 'Identifying Bats of Britain & Ireland')Delighted to invite James Shipman back for a second time on our Talking... series. This time we are focussing on his recently published book:
Identifying Bats of Britain & Ireland - A Field Workers Guide
Bat Conservation Trust
2025-07-1442 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Ian Agranat (Wildlife Acoustics)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
2025-07-071h 11Talking BatTalking Club (July 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-06-2618 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Jim Mullholland (BATS Research & Training)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
2025-06-111h 20Talking BatTalking Club (June 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-05-3019 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Adria Lopez-Baucells (Researcher & Author)Adria Lopez-Baucells is a bat researcher & conservationist at the Natural Sciences Museum of Granollers. He carried out his PhD (University of Lisbon, 2018) on the Effects of Amazonian rainforest fragmentation on tropical bats using autonomous ultrasound detectors, which also resulted in the publication of his first book: 'Field Guide To The Bats of the Amazon'
Ardia Lopez-Baucells website
Bat Monitoring Programme website
2025-05-1434 minTalking BatTalking Club (May 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-04-2915 min
Talking BatTalking Book with Dr Paul F Donald (author of 'Traffication')Dr Paul Donald is a senior conservation scientist (Birdlife International) with >30 yrs experience conceiving, planning, funding & managing high-impact projects on a wide range of issues, & has published research in many of the world’s leading scientific journals. During this interview we take a look at some of Paul's previous work, his passion for larks, & then move on to discussing his latest book 'Traffication - How Cars Destroy Nature & What We Can Do About It'.
Traffication - How Cars Destroy Nature & What We Can Do About It
Birdlife International - Donate Here
Ornithological Society Of...
2025-04-1145 minTalking BatTalking Club (April 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-03-3119 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Orly Razgour (University of Exeter)Delighted to be chatting with Dr Orly Razgour (University of Exeter), who is an Associate Professor in Global Change Ecology, as well as Director of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Describing herself as a molecular ecologist & conservation biologist, Orly's research is applied in nature, aiming to provide the evidence base for managing our environment.
Dr Orly Razgour on ResearchGate
Bat Conservation Trust
2025-03-1046 minTalking BatTalking Club (March 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-02-2817 min
Talking Bat'Talking Coexistence' with Dr Jonny Hanson (author 'Living With Lynx')Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson is a Research Fellow at Queen's University (Belfast), an award-winning social entrepreneur, & the author of the recently published 'Living With Lynx - Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves & Bears'. During our conversation we look at various perspectives around the subject matter of the book, as well as other associated topics.
'Living With Lynx' book here
Dr Jonny Hanson website here
Snow Leopard Conservancy
Snow Leopard Trail documentary teaser here
2025-02-2253 min
Talking BatTalking Animal Welfare with Kate Myers (Speaking Of Animals Outreach)Know Better, Do Better! Kate Myers is the founder of Speaking Of Animals Outreach. Describing herself as a visual storyteller, film producer & author, Kate has worked for animal welfare her entire adult life having previously held numerous positions including being Executive Director of Washington State Humane Association.
Speaking of Animals Outreach website
Speaking of Animals Outreach Facebook
Speaking of Animals Outreach Instagram
Email Contact: kate@speakingofanimalsoutreach.org
2025-02-0844 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Kit Stoner (Chief Executive of Bat Conservation Trust)Kit Stoner is the Chief Executive of the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) based in the UK, as well as Vice Chair of Environmental Investigations Agency, & a trustee of BatLife Europe. During this interview we touch upon all aspects of her working life journey, which started of in publishing, advertising & training, before moving into bat conservation, a decision which would eventually take her to becoming Chief Executive of BCT. Of course, like many of our interviews, we also explore aspects of Kit's non-working life.
2025-02-0347 minTalking BatTalking Club (February 2025) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2025-01-3120 min
Talking BatTalking Poland with Martin Bailey (Wildlife & Countryside Services)Martin Bailey is the owner of Wildlife & Countryside Services, based near Rhyl (North Wales). He is an experienced ecologist & biodiversity consultant, specialising in mammals, wildlife habitat creation/restoration & environmental education. He describes himself as 'living in a wood, trying to be sustainable, ethical & helping people'. During this chat we look at his life journey to date, as well as his regular journeys to Poland, where he takes clients to see what biodiversity in the UK should look like.
Wildlife & Countryside Services website
Visit Poland with Martin Bailey
Wild Justice website
2025-01-0757 minTalking BatTalking Club (January 2025) with Aileen Hendry\o/ Happy New Year 2025 \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/
2025-01-0220 min
Talking BatTalking Books with Ed Drewitt (Professional Naturalist & Author)Ed Drewitt is a professional naturalist, wildlife detective, trainer, broadcaster & author. Dedicated to sharing the wonders of the natural world & committed to inspiring the next generation of nature enthusiasts, empowering individuals to connect with the environment.
Ed has written three books, all of which we discuss during the interview, including his latest one, Bird Pellets - A Complete Photographic Guide. We also take a deep dive into his passion for Peregrine falcons, a subject he has been studying for over 20 years.
Ed Drewitt website
Glouscestershire Wildlife Trust
2024-12-151h 05
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr. Rodrigo A. Medellin (The Bat Man of Mexico)A fascinating insight into the life of Dr. Rodrigo A. Medellin (Senior Professor of Ecology & Conservation, Institute of Ecology - National Autonomous University of Mexico). Rodrigo's credentials are numerous & at the highest level, with multiple key positions held, publications produced & awards to his name.
Find out more about Dr. Rodrigo A. Medellin here
ResearchGate - Dr. Rodrigo A. Medellin
The Bat Man of Mexico - find out more here
Whitley Fund For Nature - Mexico's Bat Man
Bat Conservation Trust (UK)
2024-12-0547 minTalking BatTalking Club (December 2024) with Aileen Hendry\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/
2024-11-2925 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Rohit Chakravarty (NCF India)Dr. Rohit Chakravarty works for the Nature Conservation Foundation (India) as a Project Manager (High Altitudes) where as a bat researcher he is carries out studies in different landscapes, predominantly the Himalayas of Uttarakhand & the Andaman Islands. A delightful conversation exploring his life story so far & his other interests, especially birds.
Follow Rohit on Twitter(X): @paintedbat
Find out more about Rohit's research here on ResearchGate
2024-11-0454 minTalking BatTalking Club (November 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-10-3120 min
Talking BatTalking Guano with Neil Middleton (BatAbility Courses & Tuition)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
2024-10-2009 min
Talking BatTalking Club (October 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-09-2714 min
Talking BatTalking Conference with Neil Middleton & GuestsDuring the Bat Conservation Trust's National Bat Conference (Reading, Sept 2024) we had the pleasure of catching up with many old friends, & meeting some new ones. Here we have created a podcast which includes some of the many people we engaged with. Massive thanks to all, including the following podcast participants - in order of appearance, as follows:
Andrew Dobson/Lauren Dobson (Titley Scientific)
David Koller (Elekon AG - Switzerland)
Nigel Massen (Pelagic Publishing)
Naomi Webster/Andreia Correia da Costa (Bat Conservation Trust)
Ryan Smith/Katie Smith (Smith Robotics)
Martin Bailey (Wildlife & Countryside Services...
2024-09-1841 min
Talking BatTalking Moth with Marc Holderied (Professor of Sensory Ecology)Delighted here to be chatting with Marc Holderied (Professor of Sensory Ecology, University of Bristol) who is a sensory ecologist & bioacoustician, with strong links to bio-inspired engineering. His research expertise lies in the emerging fields of acoustic camouflage & biosonar navigation, with a passion for acoustic arms races & wildlife acoustics.
Read about Marc Holderied's research here on ResearchGate
Attacus Acoustics
Hodgkin House
2024-09-0644 minTalking BatTalking Club (September 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
Email address for Aileen Hendry - aileen.hendry@batability.co.uk
2024-09-0121 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Danilo Russo (Professor of Ecology)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
2024-08-191h 06
Talking BatTalking Photography with Laurie Campbell (Professional Natural History Photographer)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
2024-08-111h 38Talking BatTalking Club (August 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-07-3115 min
Talking BatTalking Creaky Old Bat with Anne Youngman (St Cuthberts Way Ultra-marathon Debrief)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, not only in the UK, but also much further afield. This is her 4th time on Talking Bat, & on this occasion we look back on her most recent challenge (a 100km ultra-marathon). A quick reminder as to why she was doing it. It's all for charity \o/ in order to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support & HospiceCare North Northumberland, two amazing organisations which helped her & her family at a time when they didn't know where to...
2024-07-3025 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Kelly Sheldrick (Christmas Island Marathon Wildlife Fundraiser)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 by John Woinarski
Remembering the Christmas Island Pipistrelle Wildlife Fundraiser - donate here
2024-07-2038 min
Talking BatTalking Bird with Dr Mark Avery (Author, Writer & Wildlife Campaigner)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 co-founded.
Inglorious: Conflict in the Uplands
Mark Avery books published by Pelagic Publishing
Reflections...
2024-07-151h 25
Talking BatTalking Bat with James Shipman (Ecologist, Researcher & Trainer)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 Guide
Gib-bats (The Gibraltar Bats Project)
2024-07-061h 05
Talking BatTalking Bird with Alan Dalton (Wild Bird Acoustics Podcast & Artist)Born in Ireland & based in Sweden Alan Dalton (@Blogbirder) is a life long birder who is highly respected for his artwork & acoustic recordings of birdlife. He has his own podcast show entitled 'Wild Bird Acoustics' which takes listeners through various sound inspired journeys, as well as opportunities to learn more about bird sound & behaviour.
Alan Dalton - Blogbirder.blogspot.com
Cape Clear Island Bird Observatory
2024-06-301h 07Talking BatTalking Club (July 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-06-2917 min
Talking BatTalking Creaky Old Bat with Anne Youngman (Another Ultra-marathon)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, not only in the UK, but also much further afield. This is her third time on Talking Bat, & on this occasion we focus on her next challenge, this time to run a 100 km ultra-marathon on 20.07.24, a challenge that could take almost 19 hours to complete. Why? It's all for charity \o/ in order to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support & HospiceCare North Northumberland, two amazing organisations which helped her & her family at a time when they didn't...
2024-06-2239 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Steve Roe (BCT Vice Chair & BatChat Podcaster)Steve Roe (Vice Chair of BCT & Pete Guest Award winner 2023) is the producer & presenter of BCT's award winning BatChat podcast. He gets many opportunities to interview people about bat work in the UK. This time we get the opportunity to turn the mic & interview him \o/. Find out lots about his back story (he started his 'bat life' early!) & achievements to date, as well as some thoughts on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals within the ecology sector.
Bat Conservation Trust (BCT)
CIEEM Article - Supporting LGBTQ+ Professionals
2024-06-1659 min
Talking BatTalking Plant with Joshua Styles (Styles Ecology Ltd)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
2024-06-1046 min
Talking BatTalking Bird with Sean Ronayne (Irish Wildlife Sounds)A Cork-born ornithologist, Sean Ronayne returned home to Ireland after living in Barcelona for 3 years. He is a highly respected wildlife sound recorderist (Sound Of The Year awards winner 2020), & is almost at the end of a journey to record all of the birds present in Ireland, a journey that has taken him to the highest level of appreciation for all of his hard work & resilience. Want to know more? Listen to the interview :-)
Irish Wildlife Sounds
The Tommy Tiernan Show with guest Sean Ronayne
Follow Sean Ronayne on Twitter: @SoundsIrish
2024-06-021h 21Talking BatTalking Club (June 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-05-3115 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Fiona Mathews (Professor of Environmental Biology)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 certainly had lots to chat about.
Fiona Mathews ResearchGate
2024-05-251h 01
Talking BatTalking Bird with Jonny Rankin (Fundraiser, Birder's Twitter & Birders Space)Many have listened to him on Birder's Twitter, so we felt we should get him on here for an interview & find out more about Jonny Rankin who is well known & highly respected within birding circles. And we certainly ticked all the boxes as we explored Jonny's backstory, his extreme fundraising activities (Dove Step & Tern The Tide), as well as more background about Birder's Twitter, & the Birder's Space website & podcast.
Follow Jonny on Twitter: @step_dove
The Suffolk Community Barn Owl Project
2024-05-191h 29
Talking BatTalking Bat with Andrew Dobson (Titley Scientific)If you deal with Titley Scientific in Europe then the chances are you have had the pleasure of meeting (or at least communicating with) their UK/Europe Sales Support Manager, Andrew Dobson. We felt it would be great to let you find out so much more about the person behind the products & services they distribute in Europe, & this interview certainly gets well into Andrew's background prior to & after the relaunch of Titley Scientific in 2013.
Follow Titley Scientific on Twitter
2024-05-1153 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Hannah Mueller (Phoenix Ecology - New Zealand)Dr Hannah Mueller recently set up her own environmental/ecological consultancy in New Zealand (Phoenix Ecology Ltd). She is an ecologist with expertise in a wide range of ecological matters, with a key focus on finding management solutions to environmental challenges that work with nature’s principles & restore ecosystems using a landscape-scale approach. During this interview we talk about her experiences setting up & running the business, as well as going into a little bit of detail regarding bat consultancy work in New Zealand.
Find out more about Hannah's research here
Visit the Bat Research Organisation he...
2024-05-0550 minTalking BatTalking Club (May 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-05-0114 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Dean Waters (University of York)Dean Waters is highly respected within the world of bats & academia for his research, separate to which he describes himself as an Ecology, Acoustics & Imaging Consultant, as well as a mediocre photographer.
During this interview we explore his back story, as well as discussing some of his research interests, which include bat biology, conservation, bioacoustics & biomimetics (using biology as inspiration for engineering).
Find out more about Dean's research here
Find out more about the UltraCane here
2024-04-281h 09
Talking BatTalking Bat with Miranda Collett (Collett Trust for Endangered Species)Miranda Collett spends her time between Jersey & Argentina. She certainly has an interesting life story, & during this interview we learn all about her professional career, which lead up to the purchase of some land in Corrientes (Argentina) & the creation of a 4,000 acre conservation area dedicated to preserving endangered species & defending the habitats that are essential for their survival.
Visit The Collett Trust for Endangered Species here
2024-04-2252 min
Talking BatTalking Creaky Old Bat with Anne Youngman (Ultra-Marathon Runner)She's back for a second time on Talking Bat. This time we speak to the award winning Anne Youngman (former BCT Scottish Officer) about her first ultra-marathon experience (before & after), all in support of Bats Without Borders.
Did she make? You will have to listen to find out :-). We certainly had lots of fun chatting, & Anne is such an inspirationally infectious character, which shines through with everything she does.
Bats Without Borders
Bats Without Borders - Donate here
2024-04-1458 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Roger Ransome (Researcher & Retired Consultant)Hugely respected & recognised for his contributions to bat conservation, Roger Ransome began studying bats in 1956, completing his PhD in 1979. He is a Linnean Society Award winner for Contributions By An Amateur Towards Scientific Progress, as well as having received the Pete Guest Award (2010) from BCT. Much of what we know about Greater horseshoe bats comes from the work he, & many others working alongside him, have been carrying out at Woodchester Mansion. Add to all this the numerous scientific papers produced, as well as being an author of books, & let's not forget his Guinness World Record for the longest mammal...
2024-04-071h 20
Talking BatTalking Book with Nils Bouillard (Big Bat Year)It's great to have Nils Bouillard back for a second interview here on our channel, this time we focus on the background to his recently published book: Big Bat Year - A Conservation Story (published 2023).
Follow Nils on Twitter: @NilsBouillard
2024-04-011h 16Talking BatTalking Club (April 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-03-2820 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Henry Schofield (Vincent Wildlife Trust)When we recorded this interview Henry Schofield had recently retired as Head of Conservation at Vincent Wildlife Trust, where he had worked for over 30 years. During his time with the trust he was involved with many bat-related projects (as well as other species groups), including extensively with horseshoe species. Here we explore his life journey to date, as well as talking about some of his research & books.
Vincent Wildlife Trust
Bats of Britain & Ireland (7th Edition)
2024-03-2455 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Katheryn Leggat (Kasanka Trust - Zambia)Katheryn Leggat has had an amazing life story to date, which we really enjoyed chatting about during this session. It was also an opportunity for us to find out all about Kasanka National Park in Zambia, home for so much wildlife including the 10 million straw-coloured fruit bats that migrate into the area every year - the largest migration event for any mammal species anywhere on the planet.
Kasanka Trust Ltd - Donate Here
2024-03-201h 23Talking BatTalking Guano with Neil Middleton (BatAbility Courses & Tuition)^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
2024-03-1922 min
Talking BatTalking Mustelid with Dr Johnny Birks (Author, Researcher, Conservationist & Activist)Here we have the huge pleasure of 'Talking...' with Mister Mustelid (aka Dr Johnny Birks) about his lifelong passion & career journey involving many roles within the ecology sector. All of this leading to lots of experiences, achievements & challenges along the way.
Learn about Johnny's work on ResearchGate
Visit NHBS Ltd to see books by Johnny Birks
Visit Extinction Rebellion here
2024-03-181h 08
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Maggie Andrews (Horseshoe bats)During this interview Maggie Andrews shares some of her earlier memories relating to studying bats (in particular horseshoe species), along with a deeper look into some of the research she has been involved with in conjunction with her late husband Peter Andrews & others (e.g. Tom McOwat & Amelia Hodnett).
Read about Maggie's work here on ResearchGate
Visit Woodchester Mansion - find out more here
Stackpole National Nature Reserve - find out more
2024-03-131h 49
Talking BatTalking Book with Michael Sheldrick (Co-founder of Global Citizen/Author - From Ideas To Impact)Michael Sheldrick is the Co-Founder & Chief Policy, Impact, & Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen. Their initiatives have reached millions of people & secured $billions in support to provide access to essential resources worldwide. During this interview we explore Michael's back story, as well as the work of Global Citizen, leading us on to discuss, in some detail, his new book 'From Ideas To Impact - A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World'
Michael Sheldrick website
Donate to production costs of 'From Ideas To Impact' here
2024-03-1254 min
Talking BatTalking Shop with Bernard Mercer (Founder/Chairperson of NHBS Ltd)In 1985 Bernard Mercer founded NHBS Ltd, & during this interview we get a fascinating insight into the background of the business, & how it has developed over the years to become one of the largest, if not the largest, organisations of its type on the planet. But there is so much more to the story than may immediately meet the eye, & during this session it was so interesting to explore the history of the business that all of us are familiar with today.
British Wildlife magazine
Conservation Land Management magazine
Flora & Fauna International
2024-03-041h 23
Talking BatTalking Bat with Henry Andrews (Bat Roosts in Trees & Bat Roosts in Rock)Here we have the pleasure of interviewing Henry Andrews, the driving force behind the habitat keys & books entitled 'Bat Roosts In Trees' & 'Bat Roosts In Rock'. As well as covering the backdrop to the books in some detail, we also explore Henry's career path within the ecology sector.
2024-03-031h 14Talking BatTalking Club (March 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-02-2920 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Daniel Hargreaves (Vincent Wildlife Trust)Daniel Hargreaves is well know & highly respected within the world of bats, & during this session we talk about his exciting life journey from becoming interested in bats as a child through to being involved in projects & adventures around the world. At the time of recording our conversation Daniel had recently taken on the role of Bat Programme Manager at Vincent Wildlife Trust, & the work of the trust is also covered.
VWT Sussex Horseshoe Bat Appeal here
Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation here
2024-02-261h 20
Talking BatTalking Bat with Laura Torrent (African Bat Taxonomy Ecology & Conservation)Laura Torrent is a PhD student studying bat taxonomy, ecology & conservation in Equatorial Guinea (west coast of central Africa), working in collaboration with Natural Science Museum of Granollers; University of Porto; CIBIO-InBIO; Doñana Biological Station & Biodiversity Initiative. This interview explores her bat-related work to date, including details about her research & the challenges posed when studying bats in a part of the world where so little is known about the subject.
Learn more about Laura's research here
Follow Laura on Twitter: @arualentina
2024-02-2453 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with John Haddow (Auritus Wildlife Consultancy)John Haddow (Auritus Bat Consultancy) is a highly respected bat-worker (& so much more) based in Scotland, & a previous winner of the BCTs Pete Guest Award. His interest in bats started before bats were collectively protected within the UK, & before BCT even existed. During this interview he gives an excellent historical insight into bat conservation since the 1970s. We also talk at length about the Scottish Leisler's Bat Project & his regular trips to Poland visiting Nietoperek, one of the largest hibernation sites in Europe.
Scottish Bats Journals Archive
Bat Conservation Trust (BCT)
2024-02-231h 31
Talking BatTalking Bat with Marc Van De Sijpe (Freelance Bat Researcher - Belgium)Marc Van De Sijpe is an internationally respected bat researcher based in Belgium, especially known for his work on the European 'trawling' bat species - Daubenton's bat, Pond bat & Long-fingered bat. Here we chat to him about his back-story, early years doing bat work in Belgium, as well as looking in more detail at his research & contributions to our knowledge & understanding of European bat species.
Learn more about Marc's research here on ResearchGate
Check out Marc's YouTube channel here
2024-02-191h 19
Talking BatTalking Bat with M. Brock Fenton (Western University, Canada)Brock Fenton (Emeritus Professor - University of Western Ontario, Canada) has been studying bats in some shape or form since the early 1960s. He is hugely respected internationally for his academic work, his contributions to bat conservation, as well as which he has authored/co-authored numerous books. During this interview we explore his background, as well as getting into some detail regarding bat evolution. The interview was timed to coincide with the release of the book 'A Miscellany of Bats' which he co-authored with his good friend Jens Rydell.
Ear Anatomy Traces a Family Tree for Bats...
2024-02-1359 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Mirjam Knornschild (Museum of Natural History Berlin)Dr Mirjam Knornschild is the Head of Behavioural Ecology & Bioacoustics Lab for the Museum of Natural History in Berlin. She is internationally recognised & highly respected for, amongst other things, her research into bat acoustics, in particular species occurring in Costa Rica, Panama & southern Africa. During this interview we explore her back-story, as well as talk about some of her academic work. We also dip into other aspects of bat-related studies & challenges when it comes to studying these fascinating mammals in the field.
Find out more via Mirjam's research website here
Visit Deutsche Fledermauswarte (German Bat...
2024-02-101h 26
Talking BatTalking Bat with Alexandra Howard (Afromontane Researcher, University of the Free State)Alexandra Howard is a PhD candidate carrying out research on bats in southern Africa. Here we explore her life journey so far, as well as her research interests, along with dipping into other aspects of life & the challenges of being a bat researcher in Africa.
Follow Alexandra on X (twitter): @blondezoologist
2024-02-081h 16Talking BatTalking Club (February 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2024-01-3010 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Professor Peter J Taylor (University of the Free State)Peter Taylor's research focuses on bats & other small mammals in natural & agricultural landscapes in southern Africa. He has contributed significantly to science & conservation, & during this interview we explore his life journey, along with many of his thoughts about the research he has been involved with & the books he has authored/co-authored.
Bats of Southern & Central Africa - find out more here
The Bat Interest Group of KwaZulu-Natal (formerly the Durban Bat Interest Group) - find out more here
2024-01-291h 04
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Ian Davidson-Watts (Davidson-Watts Ecology Ltd)Originally from the UK, & now living in New Zealand, Ian Davidson-Watts is highly respected internationally as a bat researcher & consultant. His career to date has had many twists & turns, across a number of roles & countries, as you will hear about during this fascinating insight into his life.
Find out more about Davidson-Watts Ecology here
Find out more about GoFundMe 'Save the Isle Of Wight Bat Hospital' here
2024-01-191h 10
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Sandie Sowler (Bat Researcher, Consultant & Trainer)Hooked onto natural history from early childhood, Sandie Sowler commenced with her first serious venture into bats in 1969 whilst still at university. Since then she has achieved a huge amount & contributed significantly to the world of bats. Highly respected internationally, during this interview we talk about her early research, her time within the consultancy sector, as well as her experiences contributing to the delivery of training courses and survey guidelines (in particular within the UK & South Africa). And if that's not enough - we also explore many of the non-bat-related activities she gets involved with.
Bats Without Borders...
2024-01-121h 27
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Jon Russ (Consultant, Researcher & Author)Jon Russ is hugely respected & well known to us all as the author of books relating to bat acoustics & identification, he also has his own consultancy business, Ridgeway Ecology. During this in depth interview into his back-story & life experiences we explore in some detail his academic research, some projects he has been heavily involved with (e.g. the Nathusius' pipistrelle in GB & Northern Ireland), as well, of course, the popular books themselves, including the recently published Bat Calls of Britain & Europe
2024-01-042h 13Talking BatTalking Club (January 2024) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2023-12-2915 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr Volker Runkel (The Handbook of Acoustic Bat Detection)We are very pleased to have with us, once again, Volker Runkel. This time we focus on his book, 'The Handbook of Acoustic Bat Detection'. Along with this we explore the development of successful bat acoustic projects, as well as working with automated classifiers.
Find 'The Handbook of Acoustic Bat Detection' book here
Find 'Handbuch: Praxis der Akustischen Fledermauserfassung' here
Visit EcoObs website here
2023-12-271h 16
Talking BatTalking Bat with Dr David Hill (Wildlife Research Centre, Kyoto University, Japan)We could have equally called this one Talking Primate (as well as bats of course) due to David Hill's early research studying macaques, latterly in Japan. We were delighted to chat at length about working & living in that part of the world.
And then (well it wouldn't be possible not to talk about it!) we get into his work with Bechstein's bat, as well as the ground-breaking development of the Sussex AutoBat ultrasonic lure (all work David did in conjunction with Frank Greenaway). As well as all of that, there is so much more... Hope you enjoy...
2023-12-211h 21
Talking BatTalking Bat with Paul Racey (Emeritus Professor)Paul Racey is internationally recognised & one of the most highly respected people in the world of bats, having so many achievements associated with his academic work, as well as his contributions to conservation internationally. During this interview we take a look back at his working life including the following: Gerrit S. Miller Award; Mammal Society Silver Medal; BBC Wildlife “Conservation Heroes”; BCT Lifetime Achievement Award: Honorary Membership: American Society of Mammalogists; Honorary Life Membership: Bat Conservation Trust
We also talk about having a bat species named after himself, as well as various personal memories of people he has...
2023-12-112h 03
Talking BatTalking Bat with Sherwood Snyder & Paul Howden-Leach (Wildlife Acoustics)Sherwood Snyder & Paul Howden-Leach both work for Wildlife Acoustics, & during this interview we have a deep dive into their lives, as well as how product development is undertaken within WAC. Also, a good few doses of 'fun' along the way.
Find out more about Wildlife Acoustics here
2023-12-021h 20Talking BatTalking Club (December 2023) with Aileen HendryEvery 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/
2023-11-3011 min
Talking BatTalking Bat with Richard Crompton (Ecology On Demand)In this episode (recorded in Aug 2021) we chat with Richard Crompton (owner of Ecology On Demand) about his backstory, his time at BCT, career progression, challenges & successes (of which there are many), as well as some of his thoughts about training & guidelines.
2023-11-201h 28
Talking BatTalking Bird with David Darrell-Lambert (Bird Brain UK Ltd)David Darrell-Lambert is the owner of Bird Brain UK Ltd & is highly respected & well known within the UK bird community & further afield. During this interview we talk about his early days birding, as well as his business activities, photography, art & sound recording. We also speak about his experience writing the Birdwatching London book, and of course. with myself & David on mic there are quite a few stories...
2023-11-141h 32
Talking BatTalking Mammal Sound ID Book with Stuart Newson & Neil MiddletonIn Nov 2023 'The Sound Identification of the Terrestrial Mammals of Britain & Ireland' was published. Here is the interview that our publishers requested to tie in with the book launch. Neil Middleton & Stuart Newson were interviewed by Nigel Massen (Pelagic Publishing).
Other resources referred to in the interview are as follows:
Is That A Bat?
BTO Acoustic Pipeline
2023-11-1255 min
Talking BatTalking Training with Neil Middleton (BatAbility Courses & Tuition)In Nov 2023 Neil was delighted to be invited to do an interview for the Ecology Academy podcast series, where Richard Dodd interviewed him for that series with much of the session being focussed on Neil's career journey & training experiences. It was agreed that the interview could also be uploaded onto our Talking Bat podcast platform. So, here it is...
The Ecology Academy podcast series is an excellent resource & if you haven't been there already we urge you to take a listen here to some of the amazing people that Richard has engaged with so far.
2023-11-101h 16
Talking BatTalking Bat with Gareth Jones (Professor of Biological Sciences, Bristol University)Gareth Jones is amongst the most highly respected academics in the world of bat research & we were delighted when he agreed to be interviewed by ourselves. During the session we talk about his earlier years, a number of his key academic achievements, as well as hobbies & other interests. Of particular note his recollection of the story behind the discovery of a new species (Soprano pipistrelle) is fascinating, as are his thoughts on more recent research into mammal ageing through the use of genetic information.
Visit The Gareth Jones Lab here
Visit Gareth's bird photography website here
2023-11-031h 18