BATS seem to be thriving in Cannizaro and the new boxes installed by the Friends last winter could give them a helping hand.

Committee member Clive Hilton arranged a visit by experts from the London Bat Group one evening in August to see whether the nocturnal creatures had taken up residence in the 12 new boxes.

How many were occupied remained unclear but both the common pipistrelle and Daubenton’s bat were clearly identified, especially near the pond, indicating a healthy number of insects for their food supply.

Clive organised the installation of a number of bird-boxes as well as bat-boxes last year in locations to suit everyone from the hefty tawny owl and majestic kestrel to blue tits and sparrows. Kestrels lived in what is now the Mediterranean Garden some years ago and tawny owls can still be heard by night.

All of the boxes were installed by Michael Budd of MB Cleaning Services, window cleaners in Wimbledon Village.

For More Information Contact:

Friends of Cannizaro Park
Willow House, 35 High Street, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 5BY
Email: tony.matthews@blueyonder.co.uk