Another busy week of hibernation checks in North Norfolk! We monitor many known hibernation sites for the @batconservation.bsky.social National Bat Monitoring Programme. We found lots of Daubenton's & Natterer's bats still underground. Thanks to all our intrepid volunteers. 🦇

Don’t miss out! *TONIGHT* at 7pm 🦇

Tonight, Weds 4th Feb 7pm. 🦇

A link to join online has now been sent out to our mailing list.

🦇 Through our eLearning platform we are pleased to offer new courses, modules and other educational content that can be purchased and completed at any time. We are in the process of developing more courses and modules for this site so check here for updates: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...

🦇 We are lucky enough to have 18 species of bat in the UK, 17 of which are known to be breeding here - that's almost a quarter of our mammal species. Learn more about each unique species here:

We don't get Horseshoe Bats in Norfolk, but it's great to hear about bat work in other parts of the UK. Join us and Nick Downs from Natural England this Wednesday, 7pm. 🦇

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Thank you so much @applewildlife.bsky.social for a very interesting talk on moths, and thanks to everyone who came along. For our next talk will be back to bat appreciation! 🦇

Join us tomorrow night - Friday 23rd January!

Coming up next week! Friday 23rd January 7pm, Sprowston Diamond Centre. Bats About Moths - Celebrating the Wonder and Diversity of Norfolk's Moths with Dave Appleton (@applewildlife.bsky.social). Hope to see lots of you there.

The speaker for the next NNNS talk will be Dr Stuart Newson, who will be talking about how developments in sound recording and technology can contribute to monitoring and conservation. It's on Tue 10th Feb 2026 at 19:30, free to attend and all welcome. norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/events-pa...

A date for February's diary!

Great work from Rich Flight drawing together what we know about bat box occupancy check it out on his website. Bat Box Occupancy Preliminary Results - www.flightecology.co.uk/bat-box-occu...

Thank you so much to Helen and everyone who joined us last night for a very interesting talk on Water Voles. Up next moths! Dave Appleton will join us for our AGM on Friday 23rd January at 7pm. Sprowston Diamond Centre.

Some really useful guidance here for those who use iNaturalist and would like their records to be useful at a local and national level. Changing the record licence and using the life stage in particular can make a record more useful

This Wednesday!

Two talks coming up this month.

Wintery weather didn't stop Susie, Josh & Lucy kicking off this January's hibernation checks. Two sites down! Not as many bats as we had hoped but still nice to see a few Daubentons and a Natterer's. 🦇

Wintery weather didn't stop Susie, Josh & Lucy kicking off this January's hibernation checks. Two sites down! Not as many bats as we had hoped but still nice to see a few Daubentons and a Natterer's. 🦇

Happy New Year! Hope lots of you will join us for events in 2026. First up, we will welcome Helen Booth, who is going to share her extensive knowledge of Water Voles. Wednesday 14th January at 7:30 pm at Sprowston Diamond Centre, School Ln, Sprowston NR7 8TR (Change of venue from last year!)

Looking for a new look for 2026? Check out the full range of t-shirts, hoodies, tops and totes. There are lots of styles and colours to choose from. Every item helps start a conversation about bat conservation and every sale helps to raise much needed funds bats.teemill.com #bats🦇

2026 energy ✌🏽 🕶️ ✌🏽 📸: Jeroen van der Kooij

We will soon be undertaking hibernation counts at sites across Norfolk. If you find a hibernating bat please do not disturb! www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/25659356.bats-hibernating-whitlingham-country-park-lime-kiln/

Hope everyone has a lovely Christmas! See you in 2026 for more Winter Talks.

🦇 There are things you can do all year round to help bats, even in winter when they are hibernating: buff.ly/2HkKSuq . The lovely image below is from our 'Stars of the Night' leaflet which you can download for free here: buff.ly/40yR5f3

🦇 Looking for activities to keep the little ones entertained over the next week? Have a look at the resources on our page: buff.ly/SEMGo2B You'll find ideas for both indoor and outdoor activities that the whole family can enjoy together.

Some species of bat, such as the Nathusius' pipistrelles in Great Britain, can migrate long distances www.bats.org.uk/our-work/nat...

The mild weather in some parts of the UK means some #bats 🦇 may still be active and hunting insects. #DYK churches can offer important roosting places. Find out more about recently published research looking at this www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...

There is just about enough time to order a bat themed top to arrive by Xmas as a present for yourself or a friend. Every purchase helps bat conservation by raising awareness of #bats🦇 and generating a donation for bat conservation bats.teemill.com

Time for a new bat 🦇 themed top? Check out the full range of tops and totes here: bats.teemill.com PS To receive before Xmas order by 21st December for UK, 🎅🎁🔔🦇

Artificial lighting at night (ALAN) can have detrimental impact on bats, other wildlife and people too. Our website is full of information about ways to reduce this impact. #bats 🦇 #ALAN #lightpollution www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...

Save the dates! Our winter talks will recommence in January at the Sprowston Diamond Centre. First up Wednesday 14th January Helen Booth, Water Voles - a Landscape Perspective Then Friday 23rd January Dave Appleton, Bats About Moths - Celebrating the Wonder and Diversity of Norfolk's Moths.

🦇 news! "Bats bend the usual rules of aging." #bats #lovebats #conservation #nature phys.org/news/2025-12...

Lots of great new OA 🦇 research 📄 published recently that provide valuable insights into different aspects of bat responses to natural and man-made elements of the #environment. Whilst these may not seem particularly "exciting" they provide crucial evidence to aid bat conservation. 🧵 below

What’s in the *bird* box? 🪺 🐦 A colony of Daubenton’s #bats! 🦇 They don’t read the labels! Lots of bats using “bird” boxes. Popped lid back on & left in peace. Monitoring under (bird & bat) licences. @batconservation.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social @ptes-org.bsky.social

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our social last night, what a fabulous fun filled evening! (And special thanks to Abi for taking the lead organising.)

🦇 Did you know that bats don't roost in the same place all year around? Find more about bat roosts: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...

There will be a small number of tickets available on the door at 6pm. 🦇

It's not too late to book a ticket for Saturday's social. Join us with live music from Clark & Zuppardi, Chip Buckets, quiz, games and of course the bar will be open! 6pm Swanton Morley Village Hall. www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684? 🦇

A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...

Have you listened to the latest episode of our #BatChat #Podcast? There are 6 previous seasons of the podcast you can listen to here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561

What effect do beavers really have on plants, birds, bats and insects? #TheLodgeCast is back with a new series exploring the fascinating relationships between beavers and these species groups 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday starting tomorrow, Nov 26.

Halloween, Christmas and Bats. Free talk from @batconservation.bsky.social Tuesday 2nd December. Book your tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/bctev...

🦇 #NationalTreeWeek celebrates its 50th year and it starts today! Around three quarters of British bat species are known to roost in trees. Trees also provide shelter and attract a diverse range of insect species for bats to feed on! Learn more: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...

This time next week will be our Christmas social. Make sure you come and join the fun! Everyone's favourite game Scoff the Moth will be back, or if games aren't your thing grab a drink and just enjoy music from Clark and Zuppardi. Get your tickets: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?

Massive influx of Natterer’s bats at valley level marks the official start of hibernation season (last week they were still swarming). And the cherry on top was the return of Z0266, a bat ringed as an adult in 2005. That makes four 21+ year old 🦇 still turning up ( @johnaltringham.bsky.social )

Christmas shopping? Can you help us raise money for bat conservation in Norfolk. If you shop via Easy Fundraising we get a donation and it costs you nothing but the time to click. Please support us: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...

Our battling bats are getting warmed up and ready for the Roost Races next Saturday evening! Who will you be betting on? Stanley, the speeding Serotine? Or Babs, the bustling Barbastelle?! 🦇 Grab your trickets for fun and festivity on 29th November! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?