Bat wishes for #Christmas and New Year, from everyone at Bat Conservation Trust!

Are you hoping to find any bat-themed gifts in your Christmas stocking? 👀 📷 (c) Anita Glover

🦇 Interested in pursuing a bat related PhD or you're interested in genetics? See this fantastic opportunity to work with @orlyrazgour.bsky.social and @bfraser.bsky.social at @exeter.ac.uk : www.findaphd.com/phds/project.... Deadline 8 Jan.

One thing that continues to give me hope about the future is seeing all the amazing scientists and educators out there continuing to show up and do the work, despite all the challenges of the present moment. I made a little #comic about a live science event for kids I got to participate in yesterday

Please ask your MP to watch the 9 expert briefings on the climate & nature crisis, and then add their name to the Parliamentary Call for a televised emergency briefing. More info: www.nebriefing.org/take-action Full talks: www.youtube.com/@nebriefing Clips of all nine talks below 🧵1/10👇 #NEB2025

🦇 Gift someone the opportunity to learn about bats! Whether they are completely new to bats or an experienced bat worker, we have e-learning and digital downloads to suit a wide variety of learners and wallets! www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

Thank you to everyone who donated to our @biggive.bsky.social fundraising campaigns in 2025 by providing match funding, donating and/or promoting. Your support means we can continue to work towards our vision of a world rich in wildlife where #bats 🦇 and people thrive together

Echoes & Whispers - Explore the world of #bats 🦇 in this six-part podcast, a creative evaluation piece by Stephen Rutt and Claire Todd. speciesontheedge.co.uk/echoes-whisp...

Do you have a favourite #BatChat #podcast episode of 2025? Season 6 and 7 have included interviews with @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @vincentwt.bsky.social and many others involved in #bats 🦇 conservation www.bats.org.uk/resources/ba... Thanks to @wildcare.eu for sponsoring the podcast this year

Biodiversity underpins human well-being & a healthy planet. But nature is declining fast, putting global progress at risk. On the 3rd anniversary of the Global Biodiversity Framework, explore how the world’s plan to reverse nature loss helps advance the #GlobalGoals: https://ow.ly/A7P150XMajm

"Development targets should not take precedence over nature, but should work in tandem to ensure sustainable infrastructure development that has a positive environmental impact, underpinned by expert advice."

🦇 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to roost. Bats roost in houses, both new and old but some species prefer hollow trees, or caves. In buildings they often shelter behind hanging tiles and boarding or in roof spaces. Learn more here: buff.ly/3PNgDhB

A huge thank you to everyone in the UK Bat Care Network! From bat carers to ambulance drivers and regional helplines! For more info about getting involved visit: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

The @naturambyth.bsky.social Lesser Horseshoe Bat Lullaby is a joy to hear. Hear this beautiful music and the story about how the song came about www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIf... #bats🦇

🦇 Amazing to see so many people enjoying our podcast #BatChat last week! 😍 Do you listen to BatChat? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Do you have a favourite episode or season? Any and all feedback is more than welcome. Let us know in the comments or email [email protected].

Worcestershire LNRS - Habitat creation and enhancement for woodland bats storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ff5a... #bats 🦇

This video from @beavertrust.bsky.social shows how beavers can help insects and #bats 🦇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy3j...

The government has published the Animal Welfare Strategy for England but appears to have ignored advice from the Animal Sentience Committee to include "A requirement to consider the welfare of wild animals through thoughtful design would be beneficial." #bats🦇 www.gov.uk/government/p...

The @naturambyth.bsky.social Lesser Horseshoe Bat Lullaby is a joy to hear. Hear this beautiful music and the story about how the song came about www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIf... #bats🦇

headphones on. Created during the making of Macfarlane's Is a river alive?' includes Ecuadorian🦇sp. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH_t...

🦇 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

🦇 Are UK bats threatened? Read more to find out: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...

The government has published the Animal Welfare Strategy for England but appears to have ignored advice from the Animal Sentience Committee to include "A requirement to consider the welfare of wild animals through thoughtful design would be beneficial." #bats🦇 www.gov.uk/government/p...

This video from @beavertrust.bsky.social shows how beavers can help insects and #bats 🦇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy3j...

Harnessing the sun to help the night news.wm.edu/2025/10/14/h...

Contact and get involved with your local bat group and get involved with bat conservation in your area. www.bats.org.uk/support-bats... #BatsNeedFriends #bats 🦇

Worcestershire LNRS - Habitat creation and enhancement for woodland bats storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ff5a... #bats 🦇

🦇 Amazing to see so many people enjoying our podcast #BatChat last week! 😍 Do you listen to BatChat? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Do you have a favourite episode or season? Any and all feedback is more than welcome. Let us know in the comments or email [email protected].

A huge thank you to everyone in the UK Bat Care Network! From bat carers to ambulance drivers and regional helplines! For more info about getting involved visit: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

🦇 Our advice pages are there to answer the most widely asked questions we get. From what to do if you find a bat to making your garden more bat friendly: www.bats.org.uk/advice

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

🦇There are many different ways to help bats. Either by becoming a member, donating, volunteering, raising funds at no extra cost to you, leaving a gift in your will or simply making your garden/green corner more bat friendly. Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats

🦇 If you are missing a good bat walk then Mark Ferguson's 'Walking with Bats' album is for you:https://markferguson.bandcamp.com/album/walking-with-bats . Through a series of recorded bat walks you will be transported directly to the field, so you can experience the excitement of bat detecting

🦇 We have three exciting vacancies at the moment! - Head of Fundraising - National Bat Monitoring Program Volunteer Engagement Officer - National Bat Monitoring Program Surveys and Training Support Officer Deadline is 12 January 2026. More information here:

Today is the winter solstice , the shortest day of the year. Is it too soon to start a countdown to longer days, warmer evenings and seeing the first bat of the year? Here is the familiar echolocation call of a common pipistrelle - something to look forward to.

🦇 Are UK bats threatened? Read more to find out: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...

Contact and get involved with your local bat group and get involved with bat conservation in your area. www.bats.org.uk/support-bats... #BatsNeedFriends #bats 🦇

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

🦇 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.

🦇 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

🦇 We have three exciting vacancies at the moment! - Head of Fundraising - National Bat Monitoring Program Volunteer Engagement Officer - National Bat Monitoring Program Surveys and Training Support Officer Deadline is 12 January 2026. More information here:

Today is the winter solstice , the shortest day of the year. Is it too soon to start a countdown to longer days, warmer evenings and seeing the first bat of the year? Here is the familiar echolocation call of a common pipistrelle - something to look forward to.

🦇 Gift someone the opportunity to learn about bats! Whether they are completely new to bats or an experienced bat worker, we have e-learning and digital downloads to suit a wide variety of learners and wallets! www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

🦇 If you are missing a good bat walk then Mark Ferguson's 'Walking with Bats' album is for you:https://markferguson.bandcamp.com/album/walking-with-bats . Through a series of recorded bat walks you will be transported directly to the field, so you can experience the excitement of bat detecting

🦇 Our advice pages are there to answer the most widely asked questions we get. From what to do if you find a bat to making your garden more bat friendly: www.bats.org.uk/advice

🦇 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to roost. Bats roost in houses, both new and old but some species prefer hollow trees, or caves. In buildings they often shelter behind hanging tiles and boarding or in roof spaces. Learn more here: buff.ly/3PNgDhB

🦇There are many different ways to help bats. Either by becoming a member, donating, volunteering, raising funds at no extra cost to you, leaving a gift in your will or simply making your garden/green corner more bat friendly. Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats

#BatYearReview We published three issues of our membership magazine - Bat News. Join today to received the 2026 issues www.bats.org.uk/support-bats... #bats 🦇

#BatYearReview In 2025 season 7 of the #BatChat #podcast was launched www.bats.org.uk/resources/ba...

#BatYearReview Thanks to your support we were able to provide advice and guidance via the National Bat Helpline to anyone who encounters a grounded, injured or orphaned bat www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/06... #bats 🦇