Nature at Westerlands
Location: Horsebox Café
Price: £65 (inc supper)
Duration: 4 hours
Midsummer Bat & Moth Experience
with Michael Blencowe
As dusk falls over Westerlands, step into the hidden world of Sussex's nocturnal wildlife with award-winning naturalist Michael Blencowe. Explore ancient woodland and wildflower meadows as bats emerge to hunt and an extraordinary array of moths begin their nightly activity beneath the skies of the South Downs International Dark Sky Reserve.
After a relaxed wood-fired supper at Woodfire Camping, you'll head out on a guided evening safari to identify resident bat species and help set a humane moth trap. The following morning, guests staying overnight are invited to join Michael for breakfast as the trap is carefully opened, revealing and identifying the beautiful moths that visited overnight before they are safely released.
What's Included
-Guided bat and moth safari with Michael Blencowe
-Wood-fired dinner at Woodfire Camping
-Bat identification using acoustic bat detectors
-Introduction to humane moth trapping and identification
-Opportunity to observe and photograph a remarkable variety of native moths
-Small group experience for a relaxed, low-impact evening in nature
Optional Overnight Experience +£200
Stay overnight at Westerlands Narnia and join Michael over breakfast to discover the moths that visited during the night, learning about their fascinating ecology before they are gently released back into the landscape.
Places are limited to ensure a high-quality wildlife experience. Book early to avoid disappointment. 🦇✨🦋
Michael Blencowe
Michael is an award-winning naturalist, author and wildlife guide with a lifelong passion for Sussex's wildlife. Through his knowledge, warmth and infectious enthusiasm, he helps people reconnect with the natural world, revealing the extraordinary lives of bats, moths and other nocturnal creatures that emerge after dark. Whether you're a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or simply curious, Michael's guided experiences inspire a deeper appreciation of the remarkable nature that surrounds us.
