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Batmad

Post subject: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:41 am

Virtual Ranger

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Location: Looking for Bats...

This thread is so that we can monitor the fruit Bat Population up in Skukuza.

This thread relies totally on the sightings of the public, so starting from 2 weeks ago, ANY sightings of any fruit bat in Skukuza is needed please. This is a VERY important topic as it does not only help with my research but keeps the general public updated on the progress of these bats.

When posting please post in this format...

Amount of Bats-
Location-
Time-
Date-

Notes-

Much apreciated,

Batmad
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bert

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:25 am

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Good initiative

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Batmad

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:07 pm

Virtual Ranger

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Location: Looking for Bats...

Come on forumites we need sightings please

Guides- If you guys past through Skukuza or know contacts then please contact them???

Thanks Everyone

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TheunsH

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:51 pm

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Batmad, we will be in Skukuza on 28 April and I will go and check out the bats for you! :thumbs_up:

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Batmad

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:48 pm

Virtual Ranger

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Location: Looking for Bats...

Thank you TheunsH

Much appreciated

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DavenJan

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:24 pm

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Location: Rock Cottage

Hi batmad,
We were at Skukuza w/e 12 March, we went looking for bats and found about 6 by the main shop entrance. Nowhere else!
Regards,
Dave

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Bushmom

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:37 pm

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Location: Johannesburg

We will be in Skukuza the 24th and 25th of April and make a concerted effort to see bats! We saw a few under the thatch in front of the shop entrance in March, but only forumites in the conference centre!

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Batmad

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:58 am

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Location: Looking for Bats...

Thanks for the responses everyone keep them coming please!:D

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Blouaap

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:10 pm

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Hi Batmad

Was there on 10 April at about 10:00 and didnt see a single one under the 2 thatches. It was the first time i havent seen any bats there

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Batmad

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:05 pm

Virtual Ranger

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Location: Looking for Bats...

Thanks Blouaap

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Batmad

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:06 pm

Virtual Ranger

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Location: Looking for Bats...

Guys just so you know what i am doing

I am making notes on the sightings that you guys are giving me and filing them in my Kruger Bat Research File. And will eventually write up a report on the damage the chlorine tablets have caused and send it through. but only once i have substantial information.

I am doing this for all the people that love bats and that love all things small and that love all things nature and that care for the standards of our National parks.

Best regards

Batmad
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Batmad

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 7:14 pm

Virtual Ranger

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Location: Looking for Bats...

Come on guys

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lee lewis

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:09 am

Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:08 pm
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Location: Durban, South Africa

A wonderful initiative by Batmad! The cruel eviction of bats from the outdoor cafeteria still leaves an acid taste in my mouth.

This scientific study could most definitely shed some light on bats' natural movements and other related facts!

I will keenly follow this thread!

:thumbs_up:

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Batmad

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 7:27 pm

Virtual Ranger

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Location: Looking for Bats...

Thanks lee

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Graeme & Nicky

Post subject: Re: Skukuza Fruit Bats- Sightings Thread

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 7:34 am

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Location: Pretoria

Will have a look/see for you on 27 May

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