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Bat squeaks by Joe and Andreia with occasional special guests! Posts are not endorsements. πŸ¦‡ www.linktr.ee/BatConservationTrust

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Natur am Byth - In Wales - Bat Conservation Trust Natur am Byth yw prosiect blaenllaw Cymru ar gyfer adferiad rhywogaethau, sy’n dod Γ’ naw corff anllywodraethol amgylcheddol ynghyd gyda Cyfoeth Naturiol...

The #NaturAmByth partnership is Wales’ flagship Species Recovery programme!

It unites 9 environmental charities with Natural Resources Wales to save species from extinction and reconnect people to nature: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/in-...

08.10.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ¦‡ A great free webinar coming up from the #NaturAmByth project! If you want to learn more about nature conservation in Wales from the people doing hands-on work, don’t miss it: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...

08.10.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for evidence: impacts of solar farms on bats - News - Bat Conservation Trust BCT is collecting information on the impacts of solar farms on bats. Keep reading to know how you can help.

πŸ¦‡ The Bat Conservation Trust is inviting evidence from bat groups, ecologists, practitioners, local authorities, developers, regulators, landowners, statutory agencies, NGOs, volunteers and others on the impacts of solar farms on bats:
www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...

13.10.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ¦‡ In less than 3 weeks our #podcast #BatChat will be back for season 7!

Who's ready? πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈπŸ™‹πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ

Watch the trailer for a snippet of what's to come.

16.10.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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❄️ Generally speaking, bats prefer colder roosts in the winter to allow them to keep a low and stable body temperature, which they need to hibernate.
🌳 Natural bat roosts include trees and caves.
🏠For many bat species buildings are now essential roost sites.

19.10.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts:

πŸͺΉ Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
πŸ¦‡ Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
πŸ“ They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.

19.10.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill - Biodiversity policy & advocacy - Bat Conservation Trust The government published theΒ Planning and Infrastructure Bill in March 2025, this outlined its proposals for reforming the planning process. Although th...

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill returns to @houseoflords.parliament.uk next week. A β€˜pay-to-destroy' system will not benefit the economy, our natural heritage or society. We have updated a briefing document, please do share with peers. It is available from www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bio...

17.10.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Gaming for bats - Fundraise for bats - Bat Conservation Trust Are you a gaming and bat enthusiast? Are you looking for ways to help bats? Why not raise funds for bat conservation while you game?Charity gaming event...

πŸ¦‡ Are you a gaming and bat enthusiast? Are you looking for ways to help bats? Why not raise funds for bat conservation while you game? You can easily link your Twitch account with Give as you Live to raise money for bats.

More info here:

18.10.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Someone already snatched a place but we still have 2 places left.

10.10.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two dormice nestled in a tree hollow

Two dormice nestled in a tree hollow

A salmon leaping out of foaming water

A salmon leaping out of foaming water

A barn owl perched outside a birdbox

A barn owl perched outside a birdbox

Grey seals resting on rocks on the edge of the sea

Grey seals resting on rocks on the edge of the sea

The proposed Nature Restoration Levy could accelerate the decline of vulnerable wildlife if applied to the wrong species🚨

We’re calling on Government to back up planning reforms with evidence & field trials to deliver on promise to boost nature & building in tandem 🏑

www.wcl.org.uk/evidence-bla...

18.10.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill - Biodiversity policy & advocacy - Bat Conservation Trust The government published theΒ Planning and Infrastructure Bill in March 2025, this outlined its proposals for reforming the planning process. Although th...

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill returns to @houseoflords.parliament.uk next week. A β€˜pay-to-destroy' system will not benefit the economy, our natural heritage or society. We have updated a briefing document, please do share with peers. It is available from www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bio...

17.10.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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New housebuilding report shows nature not a blocker | CIEEM The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management promotes the highest standards of practice for the benefit of nature and society

Turbocharging Housebuilding in Cities and Urban Areas report published by Key Cities shows that nature is not a major blocker. cieem.net/new-housebui...

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πŸ¦‡ October Giveaway!! Any new members joining this month will be entered in a prize draw for the chance to win this Beaumaris bat box from CJ Wildlife ! This would make an amazing Christmas gift or a treat for yourself.

Join today: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...

17.10.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Using physiology to unravel the implications of heatwaves for big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus) Highlighted Article: Bats roosting in poorly placed artificial roosts, even in temperate regions, face mortality during heatwaves.

πŸ¦‡Artificial bat roosts can overheat during heatwaves, forcing bats to lose dangerous amounts of water to stay cool. Some bat box designs could cause lethal dehydration - even in northern regions. Roost design must consider both bat physiology & microclimate.
journals.biologists.com/jeb/article-...

17.10.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?

UK citizens: please enter your postcode here to check if your MP is attending, and click on the button to email them if not.
www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB

14.09.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ¦‡ Noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) hunting a Noctua moth.
Illustration for "Animals on the Move" series for Dina Dechmann's lab at MPI of Animal Behavior @mpi-animalbehav.bsky.social
#SciArt #art #bats #wildlifeart #insects

16.10.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 160    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Nature needs to be incorporated from the start of any project. As Sir David Attenborough has said "We need to work with nature, not against it"

13.10.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Its #BiologyWeek

#DYK There are 1,500 species of bats in the world (as of September 2025), and more are still being described. Bats account for more than a quarter of mammal species in the UK and around 20% of all mammal species worldwide. www.bats.org.uk/about-bats

14.10.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Beatrice’s fundraiser for Bat Conservation Trust Help Natalie Smee raise money to support Bat Conservation Trust

πŸ¦‡ Kids have the most out-there ideas! 9-year-old Beatrice is taking on the incredible challenge of cartwheeling for about one mile down her local farm track and raising funds for bats!

She was inspired after getting an Adopt a Bat subscription 😍 . Please donate: www.justgiving.com/page/natalie...

15.10.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ¦‡ In less than 3 weeks our #podcast #BatChat will be back for season 7!

Who's ready? πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈπŸ™‹πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ

Watch the trailer for a snippet of what's to come.

16.10.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bats at sea Every now and again, our National Bat Helpline deals with peculiar cases. This one was too good not to share with you - keep reading!

πŸ¦‡ And another blog on Substack - Bats at sea!

Every now and again, our National Bat Helpline deals with peculiar cases. This one was too good not to share with you - keep reading!
batconservationtrust.substack.com/p/bats-at-sea

11.10.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
All Products - BCT Learning

If you are an ecologist or work with bats in a voluntary capacity there is something for you too!

Explore all our collections here: learn.bats.org.uk/collections/

16.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ¦‡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/...

16.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ¦‡ What does it take to be a bat carer?

Find out here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

11.10.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We love seeing them circling the apartments at dusk.

16.10.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A Pipistrelle hunted above my head as I walked down the lane at twilight - I hadn’t realised that it and its kin constituted more than 1/4 of mammal species in this country and I am probably not the only one…

15.10.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beatrice’s fundraiser for Bat Conservation Trust Help Natalie Smee raise money to support Bat Conservation Trust

πŸ¦‡ Kids have the most out-there ideas! 9-year-old Beatrice is taking on the incredible challenge of cartwheeling for about one mile down her local farm track and raising funds for bats!

She was inspired after getting an Adopt a Bat subscription 😍 . Please donate: www.justgiving.com/page/natalie...

15.10.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brown rats are preying on bats at urban hibernation sites – even snatching them mid-air. Conservation efforts must include non-native rodent control at key bat roosts.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

14.10.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 6
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🌍 Peidiwch Γ’ cholli Amrywiol wrth Natur – gweminar sy'n ymhelaethu ar leisiau amrywiol mewn cadwraeth.
✨ 3 siaradwr. Straeon go iawn a syniadau ar hil, arweinyddiaeth a natur.
πŸ—“οΈ 29 Hyd | πŸ•‘ 6:30–8:30pm
πŸ”— Cofrestrwch: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...

13.10.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black bat box made of Woodstone with a bat carving at the front.

A black bat box made of Woodstone with a bat carving at the front.

πŸ¦‡ October Giveaway!! Any new members joining this month will be entered in a prize draw for the chance to win this Beaumaris bat box from CJ Wildlife! This would make an amazing Christmas gift or a treat for yourself.

Join today: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...

12.10.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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