Data: 9th of May
Local: Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

It is late in the day, after sunset that bats begin their nocturnal activity hunting insect. The Mediterranean Temporary Ponds are part of their favorite habitat where these small flying mammals feed on nocturnal insects and drink up water. With the help of biologist Tiago Marques we will try to find, identify or even see these interesting animals.

This session will have a presentation about the biology and ecology of bats and then we will go to a temporary pond to set sound detectors so we can hear, see and perhaps identify some species of bats present through sonograms.

Hours: 7pm to 10.30 pm

Meeting point: Casa do Povo de Vila Nova de Milfontes

Guide: Tiago Marques of the University of Évora, an expert on bats.

Registration: Odemira municipally (free but mandatory), Phone number 283 320 900 or e-mail: ambiente@cm-odemira.pt

Note: all participants must make registration and should use comfortable clothes and shoes, preferably waterproof because the temporary pond may still be flooded.