Today I done bat box checks with London Bat Group at Sydenham Hill Wood! 🦇🌳 We found a Leisler's bat & common and soprano pipistrelles 🥳

AL has started, let the bat box checks commence 😊🦇

✨ I wish more people knew… bats are working for YOU. 🦇 From mosquito-free summer nights to tequila, bananas, and even chocolate—bats quietly make our lives way better (and cheaper). The bottom line? Protect bats, protect your fun! 🍹🍫 👉 Swipe through for 5 selfish reasons to love bats. (Deutsch)

Another day, another bat talk 😏 Bats, Amazon and Pollution with @daanielabolla.bsky.social 🦇

The media needs to challenge the false narrative that nature is blocking development. The media has a responsibility to tell the truth. @kitstoner.bsky.social #WildSummitUK

When asked what they would implement as a government minister, @kitstoner.bsky.social suggested legislation that would mean all present and future policy would be evidence based. She would also scrap part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. #WildSummitUK

Delivering the last VBCH Winter training session today! 😌🦇

My great uncle sure knows how to pique my interest via a birthday card 🦇👀😂

While up at Durham for @batconservation.bsky.social #NatBatConf I obviously had to check out Durham Cathedral (it’s been on my list of places to visit for years!). A massive thank you to Melissa, who facilitated my visit and shared her knowledge of this beautiful place with me 🥰🦇

Fluorescent bats!! #NatBatConf

Education as well as research has been vital to bat conservation, something that Paula Reason has been doing for a long time #NatBatConf

Had an incredible time at the @batconservation.bsky.social National Bat Conference this year! Amazing people, talks and workshops 🥰🦇 I also got loads of goodies 😏😌 @emmaillustrate.bsky.social @batability.bsky.social @wildlifeacoustics.com @wildcare.eu #NatBatConf

The #NatBatConf 2025 conference photo. Thanks to all our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors (Thermal Vision and @wildlifeacoustics.com)

The second day of #NatBatConf kicks off with a talk from Oli Aylen from University of New South Wales talking about Arid zone bats and fenced conservation reserves. Oli was the 2023 Kate Barlow Award winner. The research will be published soon. www.bats.org.uk/our-work/awa...

Domestic cats have a significant impact on bats globally and particularly on islands @ricardonature.bsky.social #NatBatConf For advice see www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...

I FINALLY visited Durham Cathedral and can tick it off my bucket list 😝🥳😌 what a great birthday weekend so far 😏🦇

My photos made it into the #NatBatConf slides! 🥰😝🦇

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill resumes the Lords committee stage tomorrow (Thursday 4th September). We have written a briefing which outlines the problems with the Bill and the potential solution. You can download and read the full briefing here: cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/...

Weakening wildlife protections will not deliver growth – the evidence shows they are not what holds up development. Undermining these safeguards risks eroding the natural assets our economy depends on. www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/08...

🦇This weekend is #InternationalBatNight 🌙 Here in the UK, we’re lucky to have 18 species of bat, and the TVERC database holds over 65,000 records of these fascinating mammals. 🌇 New to bat surveying? Join the Sunset Survey by @BatConservation:

🦇 **UPDATE - DEADLINE EXTENSION** Applications for our Finance Manager vacancy have been extended! Deadline is now 9am, 29 August. This is a permanent, full-time role. More information and how to apply: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...

What a stunner! 🧡🖤

Kraken the Mexican free-tailed bat pup says happy Friday! He's ready for some food. 🦇 #bats #arizona #wildanimals #cuteanimals #wildlife #babyanimals #babybats #friday

Mega! 2 Death's-Head Hawk-moth caterpillars found in the In-laws garden today in Sleights, North Yorkshire. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @msj99.bsky.social

🦇 Once again, bats are blamed for Britain’s planning woes – but the evidence tells a different story. Read more: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/08...

What a special bunch of humans looking after our special bats 🦇 Absolutely amazing to visit this sanctuary during the recent @ibrc2025.bsky.social conference 🇦🇺 youtu.be/ttYuewsEv_I

I can't wait for this to be introduced! Would love to teach it! 🌱🌿🐍🐦‍⬛🦉🦡🦔🦫🐝🦋🐟🐋 Wonder if bats will be on the syllabus? They should be! 🦇🖤🦇 #nature #naturalhistory #connectwithnature #lovebats #britishbats nbn.org.uk/news/gcse-na...

If everyone could repost this, it would help me out tremendously! I know everyone may not have the means to donate, but sharing helps too! #VetMedSky #MedSky #ResearchSky #VetMed #Academics #AcademicChatter @academic-chatter.bsky.social 🦇🐦🧪🐶🐱🌎

🦇 We are #recruiting a Finance Manager to provide vital finance support across BCT. We are looking for someone with excellent financial management skills, knowledge of charity accounts and SORP requirements. More info: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... . Deadline: 9am, 22 August

🦇 #InternationalBatNight is ONE month away, on the 30 August. Have a look at our page for ideas and inspiration; browse our International Bat Night Pack or our bat facts that you can download and share: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats... Let us know in the comments how you will be celebrating bats 👇

This is a lovely idea - it's marvellous to have focused reasons to take a moment to really watch. Bats often flit between the semis and I startled the hoggie while putting out food the other night. And don't forget Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count is also on atm too! #GoodGreenNews

🦇 We are #recruiting a Finance Manager to provide vital finance support across BCT. We are looking for someone with excellent financial management skills, knowledge of charity accounts and SORP requirements. More info: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... Deadline: 9am, 22 August

Calls to report yellow-legged Asian hornets in Kent www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

One of the many benefits of my job… @batconservation.bsky.social lunchtime talks 😌🦇

Here is a very cool piebald Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat (Epomophorus labiatus) that we caught last month in Lilongwe, Malawi! 🦇 Piebaldism is a rare genetic condition caused by the absence of melonocytes in certain patches of skin and fur. #bats #research #fieldwork #malawi #wildlife

🦇 We were delighted to find out that a grey long-eared roost has been recorded in Kent for the first time! Read all about it here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/07...

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨 This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved. No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️ Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org

AN UPDATE: government proposed amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/07...

It's hot... 🥵☀️ Make sure to put out plenty of water for birds & wildlife so they can keep cool and have enough to drink. They'll thank you!

What an impressive set of data! ⛪️🦇 #GreatAndSmall

Celebrating all creatures Great and Small 🕊🐿🐱🐶🦊🦇 This summer, the Church of England is inviting everyone to take part in their joyful new campaign: #GreatAndSmall – a celebration of animals in and around our churches! Learn more here 👇 www.churchofengland.org/resources/di...

🦇 If you are new to bats you may find our e-learning resources a great way to get started! Some highlights: - Intro to bats - Bat care for non-bat carers - Bat resources for teachers and youth workers - Bat talks from conferences More here: learn.bats.org.uk/collections/...

"Monsters are more than just horrid looks and claws and teeth. Monsters are born of deeds done. Unforgivable ones." —The Witcher, "Grain of Truth"

Ten Stunning Nature Photos From the BigPicture 2025 From the beautiful to the bizarre, this annual photographic showcase shines a light on some of our planet’s most breathtaking species and places www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

This year I’ve thrown myself into chaos gardening and I want to show off my courgette plant! 🥰

VACANCY ALERT - We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our team as a Bat Group Officer. DEADLINE for Applications: 10am Monday 30th June 2025. FIND OUT MORE HERE: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...

Planning policy changes, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: letter from the Animal Sentience Committee www.gov.uk/government/p...

One bad decision does not justify another - the current government appears to want to repeat the mistakes of its predecessors by avoiding the inconvenience of looking at evidence www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/06...

Teachers and teaching assistants, please complete this! 🦇🖤🦇