A fabulous interview with Ricardo Rocha, who originates from Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He is an Associate Professor of Conservation Science at University of Oxford, & Tutorial Fellow at Jesus College. During his academic life he has studied bird, reptile & bat ecology in many parts of the world. His PhD (Universities of Lisbon & Helsinki) addressed the effects of tropical forest fragmentation on bat communities. We were also pleased to be able to discuss human diversity, segregation & associated subjects during our chat, an area which Ricardo has spent a lot of time considering.

Find out more about Ricardo Rocha here

Instagram: ricardo.nature

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/

NHBS Ltd Our sponsors of BatAbility Club - NHBS Ltd - visit them here

BatAbility Eventbrite link for public access tickets

Mel Findlay & Pat White are the authors of the recently published 'The Otter Field Survey & Monitoring Handbook - A Practical Guide to Field & Camera-Trap Surveys'. Mel is a seasoned consultant ecologist with >25 years’ experience, specialising in otters. Pat is an associate professor, based at the Centre for Conservation & Restoration Science at Edinburgh Napier University, his research focusing on developing evidence & practical methods in wildlife monitoring & conservation.

The Otter Field Survey & Monitoring Handbook - A Practical Guide to Field & Camera-Trap Surveys

International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) - find out more here

Here we had the huge pleasure of talking with Sarah Whild, author of the recently published 'The Biological Recording Handbook - Making Wildlife Count'. Sarah had a career teaching biological recording as a university lecturer. Now retired, amongst other things, she describes herself as a card-carrying botanist & drinker of good gin. 

The Biological Recording Handbook - Making Wildlife Count - Find out more here

National Forum for Biological Recording - Find out more here

Wildlife & Countryside Link - Find out more here

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/

NHBS Ltd Our sponsors of BatAbility Club - NHBS Ltd - visit them here

Absolutely delighted to be chatting with Graeme Lyons, the author of 'Pan-Species Listing - How to Become A Super-Naturalist'. This interview touches on same many areas, including aspects of Graeme's life, becoming an author, & of course, lots of information & the backstory to the book itself.

Pan-Species Listing - How to Become A Super-Naturalist find out more here

Visit Graeme's blog, 'The Lyons Share' here

Visit Pan-Species Listing website here

Visits The British Arachnological Society website here

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/

NHBS Ltd Our sponsors of BatAbility Club - NHBS Ltd - visit them here

Chris Stone is an environmentalist & author. We are delighted to be talking with him here about his new book, published in February 2026, 'European Deserts - Sandy Wilderness on a Green Continent'. During the interview we explore the background to the book, some of the key points that Chris is seeking to make within its covers, & also Chris's experiences as an author.

European Deserts - Sandy Wilderness on a Green Continent' find out more here

Geograph - Photograph every grid square! - find out more here

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/

Ecology Expo 2026 find out more here

Mammal Society Conference 2026 find out more here

Our Man Incognito - Tales from the Urban Bush - new book by Neil Middleton

During this interview, Aileen Hendry interviews Neil Middleton about his newly published book, 'Our Man Incognito - Tales from the Urban Bush'. We discuss the background to the book, a selection of short humerous stories based on everyday life events, as well as numerous associated subjects.  

Neil Middleton - Author website here

'Our Man Incognito - Tales from the Urban Bush' find out more here