Bats
Flitting out of the rising darkness like shadows, these nocturnal mammals are as charismatic as they are misunderstood.
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Five marvellous facts about bats!
Are bats really blind? How do bats stop themselves feeling dizzy after hanging upside-down all day? Super-fast muscles?!
We have been listening to bats!
Wildlife and conservation student placement, Rebecca, discusses their exciting pilot scheme, monitoring bat populations in Greater Manchester through sound.
Identifying our wonderful bats
Having spent most of the day indoors, I decided to take advantage of yesterday evening’s warm, dry weather and go for a walk. There is a park near to me with woods and a lake.
How to attract moths and bats to your garden
Plant flowers that release their scent in the evening to attract moths and, ultimately, bats looking for an insect-meal into your garden.
Carbon Landscape end of project blog
After five amazing years the Carbon Landscape project has come to an end. Find out what we have achieved and enjoy some of our highlights.
Bechstein's bat
The Bechstein's bat is a very rare bat that lives in woodland and roosts in old woodpecker holes or tree crevices. Like other bats, the females form 'maternity colonies' to have…
Alcathoe bat
The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…
Greater horseshoe bat
The greater horseshoe bat was once a cave-dweller, but now tends to roost in old buildings, such as churches and barns. It is rare in the UK and, like many other bats, declining in number.
Lesser horseshoe bat
The lesser horseshoe bat was once a cave-dweller, but now tends to roost in old buildings, such as stables and barns. It is rare in the UK and, like many other bats, declining in number.
North Lancashire Wildlife Group - Moth Trapping & Bat Detection Evening
Warton Crag is an important site for moths & bats. Join us for an evening of searching for moths and bats (using bat detectors).
Brandt's bat
The small, shaggy-furred Brandt's bat roosts in all sorts of houses, old or modern. It is similar to the whiskered bat and they often roost together, but in separate colonies. It feeds low to…