Vacancy details
And @naturambyth.bsky.social is recruiting a Programme Manager to oversee the delivery of 11 place-based conservation projects and 10 national work packages!
Full-time + fixed term contract. Apply by 12 November: swyddi.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/VacancyInfor...
22.10.2025 15:56 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Species on the Edge Project Officer (Argyll and Inner Hebrides) - Jobs / Contracts - Bat Conservation Trust
Part-time (30 hours per week) fixed term contract until January 2027This role is home based in the Inner Hebrides with regular field work on Skye.Β£29,88...
π¦ We are recruiting:
(1/3) Project Officer to deliver the Protecting Scotlandβs Island Wonders project, part of the Species on the Edge project!
Part-time + fixed term contract. Home based in the Inner Hebrides with regular field work on Skye. Apply by 9am, 28 Oct:
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
22.10.2025 15:56 β π 4 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0
Decisive Supreme Court judgment upholds essential wildlife laws
Wildlife and Countryside Link has welcomed a Supreme Court judgment upholding the Habitats Regulations
π¨A decisive judgment for wildlife lawsπΏ
Todayβs Supreme Court ruling in C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSCLG confirms that developers must assess environmental impacts of developments that affect protected habitats at all stages of the planning process β not just the start.
π www.wcl.org.uk/decisive-sup...
22.10.2025 09:16 β π 27 π 10 π¬ 1 π 0
π¦ A new season of our #BatChat #podcast is coming out in two weeks - on the 5 November!
We love to know that our podcast is enjoyed by people across the globe.
22.10.2025 09:11 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Living Alongside Bats in Churches Grant - Bats and Churches - Bat Conservation Trust
Bats have always been in churches and places of worship β there are records of this dating back many hundreds of years. Even churches built in a non-tra...
π¦ Applications for the next round of the Living Alongside Bats in Churches Grant are still open. Deadline: 9am, 27 October.
We encourage any place of worship in England who needs assistance with their bat roost, such as managing a cleaning issue, to apply: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bui...
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π¦ Will you be joining us at the Wales Bat Worker's Day? Don't let the name fool you, this day is for anyone with an interest in bats!
π 15 November
π Coleg Cambria, Wrexham and online
β±οΈ Booking deadline: 6 November
All the info you need and to book here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...
21.10.2025 11:21 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
π¦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 π 18 π 12 π¬ 1 π 0
βItβs madnessβ: bat enthusiasts fear planning bill will derail years of conservation
Research project team say Labourβs proposed nature restoration fund would end up being a βpay-to-destroy systemβ
Bats are amazing & an important part of the ecosystem π¦
#planningbill
βItβs a pay-to-destroy system. Developers will put money into a fund to pay for compensation but it may be nowhere near an important colony which needs help.β
@batconservation.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
21.10.2025 07:49 β π 9 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
About Bats - Bat Conservation Trust
Bats are fascinating animals β the only true flying mammal. There are 1,500 species of bats in the world (as of September 2025), and more are still bein...
Bats are often portrayed as scary and spooky, particularly in the lead up to #Halloween. Help us to fight misinformation, look at more factual information about #bats π¦ here: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats
And don't forget to check out all our free resources too www.bats.org.uk/resources
#lovebats β€οΈπ¦
03.10.2025 08:13 β π 40 π 20 π¬ 0 π 0
π¦ 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 π 20 π 4 π¬ 0 π 1
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...
π¦ 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 π 13 π 12 π¬ 0 π 0
Cross-government planning proposals threaten nature and must be fixed
This post is by Richard Benwell, chief executive of Wildlife and Countryside Link The planning system must be improved for nature. When development damages protected wildlife, developers shouldnβt β¦
"We canβt say it strongly enough: for planning reform to succeed for both people and nature, this newt-bashing, snail-baiting, spider-hating scapegoating must stop."
@richardbenwell.bsky.social, chief exec @wclnews.bsky.social, outlines what's needed to create balance between nature and planning:
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We have prepared a briefing for members of the @houseoflords.parliament.uk outlining the problems with the #PlanningBill and the solutions cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/...
20.10.2025 10:32 β π 10 π 5 π¬ 0 π 1
The βpay-to-destroy' Bill, also known as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, returns to @houseoflords.parliament.uk today. The Bill ignores and disregards the need for evidence and will not benefit the economy, our natural heritage or society. Updated briefing here www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bio...
20.10.2025 09:34 β π 15 π 8 π¬ 0 π 2
Natur am Byth - In Wales - Bat Conservation Trust
Natur am Byth yw prosiect blaenllaw Cymru ar gyfer adferiad rhywogaethau, syβn dod Γ’ naw corff anllywodraethol amgylcheddol ynghyd gyda Cyfoeth Naturiol...
The #NaturAmByth partnership is Walesβ 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 π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
π¦ 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, donβt miss it: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...
08.10.2025 08:59 β π 5 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0
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.
π¦ 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 π 19 π 12 π¬ 0 π 0
π¦ In less than 3 weeks our #podcast #BatChat will be back for season 7!
Who's ready? πββοΈππββοΈ
Watch the trailer for a snippet of what's to come.
16.10.2025 15:59 β π 16 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
βοΈ 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.
π³ Natural bat roosts include trees and caves.
π For many bat species buildings are now essential roost sites.
19.10.2025 09:36 β π 10 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts:
πͺΉ Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
π¦ Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
π They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
19.10.2025 09:36 β π 13 π 5 π¬ 1 π 1
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 βpay-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 π 16 π 8 π¬ 0 π 1
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...
π¦ 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 π 13 π 12 π¬ 0 π 0
Someone already snatched a place but we still have 2 places left.
10.10.2025 09:01 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Two dormice nestled in a tree hollow
A salmon leaping out of foaming water
A barn owl perched outside a birdbox
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 speciesπ¨
Weβre calling on Government to back up planning reforms with evidence & field trials to deliver on promise to boost nature & building in tandem π‘
www.wcl.org.uk/evidence-bla...
18.10.2025 06:00 β π 10 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1
We are the House of Lords Climate and Nature Group
Where elected MPs represent the public, legislate, and scrutinise the Government. Find out more about their work and how Parliament happens.
Moving in for #birds #bats #Hoverflies #butterflies. NE England
Worried about the climate
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Weβre CPRE, the countryside charity. Together, we can help our beautiful countryside thrive, for everyoneβs benefit.
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Since 1897
National charity which works to make sure the UKβs most outstanding landscapes are beautiful, thriving places that everyone can feel part of. We support the UKβs network of National Landscapes to help them to be as effective as possible.
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Ecologist | artist π±. Using my love of nature to inspire my art. Suffolk based.
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Advocate for #HealthyHomes and communities where everyone can thrive in harmony with nature.
Policy and project manager @TheTCPA
https://www.tcpa.org.uk/collection/campaign-for-healthy-homes/
I make software, electronics and 3D prints to enable people on tiny budgets to hear and record the extraordinary sounds of bats. Big fan of wildlife, of records with prominent guitars and snappy snares, and every second of the 1970s.
20 years ! of sharing open wildlife sounds from around the world. Birds, Grasshoppers, Frogs, Bats, Land Mammals. 12k recordists, 12.95k species, 997k recordings. Open data is not free! Consider a donation https://xeno-canto.org/donate :-)
Bringing together 14 existing bat networks for exploring complementary aspects of bats to facilitate & enhance research addressing diversification & sustainability.
Environmental campaigner & author, The Lie of the Land (William Collins, 2024), The Lost Rainforests of Britain (2022), & Who Owns England? (2019). Forthcoming: The Ghosts of Chalk Country (2027). Agent: @jmlockhart.bsky.social
World-leading interdisciplinary research into the complexities of biodiversity gains and losses in the Anthropocene, funded by The Leverhulme Trust and based at the University of York. #LCAB