Bat squeaks by Joe and Andreia with occasional special guests! Posts are not endorsements. 🦇
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🦇 We're one week into June already; where did May go?!
In June, female bats usually give birth to a single baby, called a pup, which they feed on their milk. Young bats are very small (less than an inch) and pink with little to no fur. They will soon grow a thin, slightly grey fur.
We're off to Wales in the latest episode of our podcast to hear what the new Senedd means for nature and climate!
In this clip, Bethan Sayed from Climate Cymru outlines why now is the time to get in front of new MSs and build the broad base of champions this agenda needs.
Full ep: buff.ly/3v1tGcF
🦇'Bats' are more than one species. They are an incredibly diverse group of mammals with over 1,400 species. There is a huge diversity of sizes, colours, nose shapes, ear shapes, diet, habitat and more!
In the UK, there are 18 resident species. Learn more here: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...
🦇 Applications for the Vincent Weir Scientific Award are still open! This Award aims to reward and encourage research on the conservation biology of bats by new researchers.
More info on how to nominate: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/awa...
The closing date is Friday 26 June 2026.
The @batconservation.bsky.social National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) 2025 report continues to show a slow recovery of some species and increased concerns for others. The answer to the question ‘how are UK bats doing?’ is complex. c-js.uk/4vBpNRl
🦇 The National Bat Monitoring Programme 2025 report continues to show a slow recovery of some species and increased concerns for others. The answer to the question ‘how are UK bats doing?’ is complex.
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2026/06...
🦇 Grants of up to £500 are available for community groups in South and East Devon, to support outdoor activities, travel, workshops & events.
Apply by 15 June 2026. More info: www.devoncommunities.org.uk/small-grants...
Thanks to the #NationalLottery #HeritageFund for your vital support.
🦇Through our eLearning platform we are pleased to offer new courses, modules and other educational content that can be purchased and completed at any time.
From courses to complete beginners through to others tailored for anyone working with bats. More here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
🦇 We are looking for a Head of Biodiversity (job share)!
Learn more about the role and how to apply here: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... .
Application deadline: 09:30am, 22 June.
🦇 What an amazing roost of soprano pips!😮
Bats never really follow the rule book do they?
If you have a roost of bats that you can monitor, do take part in our #RoostCount ! All you have to do is sit back, relax and count them as they come out: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/nat...
Part-time (15 to 18.75 hours per week). This is a permanent contract, but as with all contracts at BCT continuity is subject to funding. We have 12-mont...
Through our eLearning platform we are pleased to offer new courses, modules and other educational content that can be purchased and completed at any tim...
The National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) 2025 report continues to show a slow recovery of some species and increased concerns for others. The answer to the question ‘how are UK bats doing?’ is com...
We monitored our boiler house soprano pipistrelles last night.
Sunset 21:40
First bat 21:11
All done by 22:04
Final Total 394 bats emerged
Text books tell us that they will *start* emerging 15-20 minutes after sunset.
Our feisty little soprano pips care not for books
#lovebats #NBMP
