This little bat enjoyed a weekend of 5* accomodation, and all you can eat mealworms with one of our bat carers. He was very hungry but soon perked up, and was safely re-released close to where he was found. 🦇

Throwing bats under the train: HS2’s bat tunnel and the dangerous spin behind deregulation www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/04...

All 18 British bat species feed on insects. We need urgent action to reverse insect decline which is why we are signatories to the Bristol declaration which you can download and read here: cdn.buglife.org.uk/downloads/Th... With supporting evidence available here: cdn.buglife.org.uk/downloads/Th...

📢 Britain faces a climate & nature emergency. On 27 Nov, top experts will brief 800+ leaders from politics, business, culture, faith & media. An unfiltered overview of the latest threats & solutions. Only by facing it can we rise to the challenge. Check if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org

A @wclnews.bsky.social blog by @kitstoner.bsky.social from 2022. It is not helpful to create a fake war between nature and sustainable growth. www.wcl.org.uk/nature-and-b... 🦇 #bats are not the blockers to development.

🦇 Are you highly organised, self-motivated, discreet and able to communicate clearly with a range of people? We are looking for a Finance Officer, preferably part-qualified or with proven experience in the not-for-profit sector. Application deadline: 9am, 26 Sept: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...

🦇 Joining the Bat Conservation Trust is the ideal way to show your support for bats. By becoming a member, you will be adding your voice to ours in speaking up for bats and their habitats for future generations to enjoy. Become a member today:https://www.bats.org.uk/membership/scheme

We have a #newpaper in Evolution (@journal_evo), led by Xueling Yi, on the #Evolution of dietary preferences across (but not only) Phyllostomid #bats. 🦇 https://academic.oup.com/evolut/advance-article/doi/10.1093/evolut/qpaf154/8222499

An ecologist couple in Nigeria isn’t just studying their country’s bats. They’re building an “army of bat conservationists” to help save them. buff.ly/XdeO07I

'Bats, Poetry and the Pulse of the Park' - a fantastic write-up of my collaborative bat walk with @theroyalparks.bsky.social in early September, featuring a picture from my poetry performance at @batconservation.bsky.social National Bat Conference 🦇🦇🦇 www.royalholloway.ac.uk/about-us/mor...

The countdown to Season 7 of the BatChat #podcast has begun. The series has episodes from across the UK. To hear previous season please visit: www.bats.org.uk/resources/ba... BatChat is also available in your usual streaming platform Thank you to @wildcare.eu for sponsoring the podcast in 2025.

🦇 Back by popular demand and in a fantastic setting: Landscaping for Nature and People 📅 30 September 📍 RHS Wisley ⏱️ Booking deadline: 22 September 💷 £125 (BCT and RHS members get a discount) More info and how to book: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...

🦇 Joining the Bat Conservation Trust is the ideal way to show your support for bats. By becoming a member, you will be adding your voice to ours in speaking up for bats and their habitats for future generations to enjoy. Become a member today:https://www.bats.org.uk/membership/scheme

🦇 At the National Bat Conference we shared the trailer for season 7 of our podcast, BatChat. And now we get to share it with you all! Returning on the 5 November.

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🦇 Time to go back to school with our autumn courses! From learning about new survey techniques, gardening for nature (and bats) or managing woodlands for bats and more. For more information about our range of courses, booking and deadlines here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...

🦇 The Annual Wales Bat Workers Day is for anyone with an interest in bats! 📆 15 November 📍 Coleg Cambria, Wrexham and on zoom ⏱️ Booking deadline: 6 November Learn about new research and projects in Wales and beyond and take part in skills workshops. Book here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...

🦇We have developed a range of free resources to help you engage both young people and grown-ups with bats and the environment. Our resources will help give you the inspiration and practical advice you need to learn about bats and have fun!

🦇 What does it take to be a bat carer? Find out here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

🦇 Most UK bat species evolved to use trees as roosts, while many also hunt in woodland. Explore how bats use and rely on woodlands and trees in our 'Bats and woodland' pages: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/lan...

🦇 Your donations allow us to continue discovering more about bats, take action to protect them, educate and enabling more people to get involved in bat conservation. You can donate just once or set up a monthly or yearly donation. Every donation makes a difference: www.bats.org.uk/donate/pledge

🦇 Make the most of today's warm evening and take part in our Sunset Survey. It's the perfect bat survey for beginners and you can do it from your garden, window or local park! More info: buff.ly/Unc13WI

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Just because it is over a year away, doesn't mean we cant be EXCITED! And paired with the announcement that there are now *1500* different species of bats, we have every reason to be excited! SAVE THE DATE! 2027 is the International Year of the Bats!

🦇 Looking for a bat-themed gift (or just want to treat yourself)? Check our pages: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w... All the businesses listed sell a range of products - from clothing, bat detectors, books and more - but the best bit is they donate part of their sales to our work to protect bats!

Just like people, bats and other wildlife depend on clean and healthy rivers to survive and thrive.

#BREAKINGNEWS 🦇🌍 The world now has 1,500 recognized bat species! 🎉 The global list at www.batnames.org just hit this milestone. New bats are found through fieldwork in remote places & genetic discoveries. Amazing biodiversity news! #Bats #Biodiversity #BatsNeedFriends

🦇 Are you highly organised, self-motivated, discreet and able to communicate clearly with a range of people? We are looking for a Finance Officer, preferably part-qualified or with proven experience in the not-for-profit sector. Application deadline: 9am, 26 Sept: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...

Plenty of Daubenton's #Bats action at Cults reservoir this evening. Also *lots* of Common, Soprano and Nathusius' Pipistrelles. #thermalcamera [best on a large screen!] @nesmammals.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social

National Park rivers are at risk ❌ 📉57% of water bodies are failing to meet ‘good’ ecological status 🤢254,808 hours of sewage were spilled in National Park rivers in 2024 No more neglect or broken promises - We’re demanding action with @campaign4parks.bsky.social 👇

📣 Yesterday, business, NGOs, academia & government came together to discuss a highly anticipated report on business and biodiversity This was the first in an ambitious programme of events, leading up to a global biodiversity summit to be held in the UK next year #IPBES12 🧵

Investing in nature recovery on farms and crofts is investing in Scotland’s future. Better nature, better farming, and better food means a healthier, fairer and more resilient Scotland. Read @nffn.bsky.social's statement supporting #ScotlandLovesNature www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/nature-frien...

National Parks encompass some of the most biodiverse and important rivers in the country💧 Yet even in precious #NationalParks, freshwaters have been ignored by successive governments, companies & regulators 📉 It's time to recue our rivers 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

A @wclnews.bsky.social blog by @kitstoner.bsky.social from 2022. It is not helpful to create a fake war between nature and sustainable growth. www.wcl.org.uk/nature-and-b... 🦇 #bats are not the blockers to development.

Join bat conservation trust today and become part of a community with a shared vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together. We have several types of membership available including Young Batworker, Family membership and individual member www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

Rare bat crashes into car after '1,000-mile trip' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're holding a panel event at @climatecymru.bsky.social's 'Act Now, Change Forever' mass lobby this week! We'd love to see you there, pop by anytime between 2pm and 3:30pm, to discuss all things Environment Bill. Details attached + more info available online here: waleslink.org/wel-panel-at...

🦇The Badger and the Bat is available to purchase from my Esty shop bizzyillustrations.etsy.com and I will donate 5% sale profits to @batconservation.bsky.social and @kentbatgroup.org.uk with every purchase. Don't forget to ask if you would like me to sign it 🦡❤️🦇

A rather wonderful soprano pipistrelle-packed day with Somerset Bat Group, checking bat boxes (under licence) on Polden Hills & #SomersetLevels today! The weather behaved and the #bats were beautiful💚 #wildlife #nature

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 on the climate & nature crisis for 850 politicians & influential people. 𝟵𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃 The science has advanced rapidly, with threats more immediate and severe than generally understood. Has your MP confirmed yet? Enter your postcode 👇

It was great to be part of #WildSummitUK last week. An opportunity to explore collaborative long term sustainable solutions based on evidence in order to address natures decline. "We need to work with nature, not against it" - Sir David Attenborough

🌍 Lobby Week is here! Campaigners across the UK are meeting with MPs this week to call for bold action on climate and nature. 📍 There’s still time to get involved! Check the interactive map to see if an MP meeting is happening in your area. 👉 Head to bit.ly/3Ihyehx #ActNowChangeForever

All 18 British bat species feed on insects. We need urgent action to reverse insect decline which is why we are signatories to the Bristol declaration which you can download and read here: cdn.buglife.org.uk/downloads/Th... With supporting evidence available here: cdn.buglife.org.uk/downloads/Th...

We are one of hundreds of signatories to the Bristol declaration calling for urgent action in response to the alarming and ongoing decline of the United Kingdom’s insect populations. www.buglife.org.uk/campaigns/th...

Catch up with previous seasons of the#BatChat #podcast while waiting for the new one to come #lovebats ❤️🦇 www.bats.org.uk/resources/ba...

Join bat conservation trust today and become part of a community with a shared vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together. We have several types of membership available including Young Batworker, Family membership and individual member www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

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

Planning and Infrastructure Bill: BCT updates, news stories and information www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bio...

Throwing bats under the train: HS2’s bat tunnel and the dangerous spin behind deregulation www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/04...

🏞 Rivers, streams, canals and lakes provide lots of insects for bats to eat so these are usually good spots for bat watching. ❌ Avoid open areas. Bats prefer to have some shelter from trees and hedgerows to avoid predators. Will you be bat watching this weekend? www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOMJ...