Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our social last night, what a fabulous fun filled evening! (And special thanks to Abi for taking the lead organising.)

🦇 Did you know that bats don't roost in the same place all year around? Find more about bat roosts: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...

There will be a small number of tickets available on the door at 6pm. 🦇

What’s in the #bird box?? 🕵️‍♀️🪺 🐦

New residents in August - a colony of Daubenton’s #bats! 🦇

Popped lid back on & left in peace. Monitoring under (bird & bat) licences.

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It's not too late to book a ticket for Saturday's social. Join us with live music from Clark & Zuppardi, Chip Buckets, quiz, games and of course the bar will be open! 6pm Swanton Morley Village Hall. www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?
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A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...

A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...

Have you listened to the latest episode of our #BatChat #Podcast?

There are 6 previous seasons of the podcast you can listen to here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561

What effect do beavers really have on plants, birds, bats and insects?

#TheLodgeCast is back with a new series exploring the fascinating relationships between beavers and these species groups 🎙️

New episodes every Wednesday starting tomorrow, Nov 26.

Halloween, Christmas and Bats. Free talk from @batconservation.bsky.social Tuesday 2nd December. Book your tickets here:
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🦇 #NationalTreeWeek celebrates its 50th year and it starts today! Around three quarters of British bat species are known to roost in trees. Trees also provide shelter and attract a diverse range of insect species for bats to feed on! Learn more: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...

This time next week will be our Christmas social. Make sure you come and join the fun! Everyone's favourite game Scoff the Moth will be back, or if games aren't your thing grab a drink and just enjoy music from Clark and Zuppardi. Get your tickets: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?

A ringed Natterer’s bat in hibernation

Massive influx of Natterer’s bats at valley level marks the official start of hibernation season (last week they were still swarming). And the cherry on top was the return of Z0266, a bat ringed as an adult in 2005. That makes four 21+ year old 🦇 still turning up ( @johnaltringham.bsky.social )

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Christmas shopping? Can you help us raise money for bat conservation in Norfolk. If you shop via Easy Fundraising we get a donation and it costs you nothing but the time to click. Please support us: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...

Our battling bats are getting warmed up and ready for the Roost Races next Saturday evening! Who will you be betting on? Stanley, the speeding Serotine? Or Babs, the bustling Barbastelle?! 🦇
Grab your trickets for fun and festivity on 29th November! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?

Comical illustration to describe a group of Daubenton’s bats. Copy reads 'a ripple of Daubenton’s bats', showing three bats flying above water and the ripples they left behind.

Comical illustration to describe a group of Daubenton’s bats. Copy reads 'a reflection of Daubenton’s bats', showing three bats flying above water and their reflections in the surface of the water.

Comical illustration to describe a group of Daubenton’s bats. Copy reads 'a drift of Daubenton’s bats', showing three bats and water flowing beneath them.

A group of bats can be called a colony, a cauldron, or even a cloud. But with over 1,500 bat species worldwide (and 18 here in the UK!), we think it’s time to get a little more imaginative.

Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat .

Scientists pinpoint single gene responsible for initiating winter behaviour of mammals @uofglasgow.bsky.social

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Buglife News ~ New data suggest that insect life continues to decline, despite a hot summer Read more of our latest news related to invertebrates, insects and bugs.

Bugs Matter citizen science survey report by Buglife shows an ongoing insect decline. The UK's 18 resident bat species all feed on insects.
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Was it really 2018 when we last did harp trap races? Definitely time for some more fun. Come along and join in, or just come along and spectate! Get your tickets for our seasonal social: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?

Ever put up a harp trap? 🦇 We'll be racing to put them up at our next social. For once the ground will be level & there won't be a lake nearby! Get your tickets now: www.trybooking.com/uk/FLOE

Amendment 130 is the best chance to reduce the Planning and Infrastructure Bill’s risks to bat conservation. You can read more here: buff.ly/ACYQzDY

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Are you coming to our bat party? We do have a minimum number of tickets we need to sell for the event to go ahead, so if you were thinking of coming along but haven't bought your tickets yet, please do: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

Don't buy 'curiosities' made of dead bats!
Online stores including Amazon and Google shop are still openly selling these items, a year after we highlighted the problem. Trade in Endangered species needs to stop. #wildlife #bats #nature 🌍
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🦇 Our #podcast #BatChat is back!! Listen to the first episode in your usual platform!
We're starting this exciting new collection of interviews with our President, Chris Packham ! Steve Roe and Chris talk bats, Bills and the battle for Britain’s wildlife.

Lime Kiln Restoration Project - Wild Ken Hill Find out about our work to protect the lime kilns at Wild Ken Hill, home to Brandt's/Whiskered Bat.

Great work @wildkenhill.bsky.social to help our bats.🦇

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🦇 Bats need a helping hand! Whether you adopt a bat for yourself, or as a unique gift for a friend or family member, you will be making a real difference to bats in the wild. It makes for a wonderful Christmas gift too: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

Great fun for my children finding all the bats @norwichcastle.bsky.social today. Still one more day to check out their Halloween activities tomorrow. 🦇

Bats are brilliant! Let us know if you spot any out and about this Halloween. Remember they aren't scary. They are small fluffy and we would love you to join us and find out more about these often misunderstood little creatures!

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Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.

In Norfolk we have lots of historic churches providing vital homes for bats! Great to see @batconservation.bsky.social Bats in Churches project providing solutions so we can live alongside each other.🦇

BBC News - Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches
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Bats in Churches research reveals ancient buildings as vital wildlife refuges - News - Bat Conservation Trust New study reveals England’s ancient churches are vital sanctuaries for rare and endangered bats

🦇Bats in Churches research reveals ancient buildings as vital wildlife refuges: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10... .

New research from the Bats in Churches partnership project reveals that half of all Church of England churches are home to bats. In older churches that rises to nearly eight in ten.

Check out the fabulous Clark & Zuppardi who will be playing at our Christmas social. Make sure you get your tickets soon. www.clarkzuppardi.co.uk