Bats within reach - Bat Night at forum natura

Last Saturday, bats once again fluttered mysteriously above the forum naturanature experience center : as part of the international Bat Night, around 35 curious visitors immersed themselves in the exciting world of bats - including a pleasing number of children, who naturally had particularly big eyes.

It all started with craft scissors and colored pencils: The materials provided by Eurobats were used to create imaginative bat masks and colorful postcards - the perfect way to get in the mood before things got "really bat-y".

Gaetano Fichera from the Bat Foundation then took over. In a captivating presentation, he introduced the guests to the nocturnal flying artists - from secret hunting strategies to amazing flight maneuvers. Then came the highlight: a real, small evening swift could be admired at close range. As it was a tame hand-reared animal, it remained calmly seated and seemed to enjoy its appearance - the children in particular were completely enthralled.

An excursion with bat detectors was actually planned, but the bats had their own ideas: Pipistrelle bats were hunting so diligently for insects directly above the site that the group simply stayed put. Some of the animals flew just a few centimeters above the heads of the visitors - thrills included.

This made Bat Night an unforgettable experience for young and old alike, where not only the bats, but also the enthusiasm of the participants was inspiring.

Geetano Fichera von der Stiftung Fledermaus sorgte für staunende und begeisterte Kinder, als er einen Abendsegler vorführte.