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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 17h

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Mirjam Knörnschild @berlinbatlab.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 1d

Our outdoor events are all over for this year, but make sure you join us for our Winter Talks, & a Seasonal Social at Swanton Morley! 🦇 Booking for our social is now open: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684 Link for the talk will be circulated soon.

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to everyone who joined us today @gressenhallfw.bsky.social, and especially Freya who brought her fabulous bat poster along to show us! What a great day! 🦇

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 4d

We are all set up at Gressenhall for Apple Day! Find us down on the farm near the traction engine. 🦇

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 5d

Join us for a festive celebration! Grab a drink & watch live music from the amazing Clark & Zuppardi! We'll have children's activities & crafts set up to keep them entertained whilst you natter with friends & enjoy hot food from a local food van. 🦇 Book now: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 5d

We will be at @gressenhallfw.bsky.social Apple Day tomorrow with fun rocket bats to make. Come along and say hello! 🦇

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 7d

Winter Talks are back this month! What better way to celebrate Halloween than joining us for an evening to find out how bats evolved? (Please note this is a repeat of a previous talk, back by popular demand for those who missed out last time.) 🦇

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 11d

We won't be planning any more bat walks this year, but you can still join us for Apple Day at @gressenhallfw.bsky.social on Sunday 12th October, and our Winter Talks programme will commence at the end of the month so look out for announcements! 🦇

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to everyone who joined us on our walk at Whitlingham Country Park last night. We still found 4 species in the windy weather! 🦇

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 14d

Bat walk postponed! Due to the rain forecast for tomorrow, our bat walk at Whitlingham Country Park with Pathmakers will now take place on Saturday 4th October at 6:30pm. 🦇

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Bat Conservation International 🦇 @batcon.org · 15d

Remembering and celebrating Jane Goodall, one of the most impactful conservationists of our time who fought for the world’s most vulnerable species and proved to all of us that one person can make a difference. 💚

Quote from Jane Goodall- "I think I'd like to be remembered as someone who really helped people have a little humility and realize that we are part of the animal kingdom not separated from it."

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 15d

🦇It's October! What are bats up to now?

More mating is taking place, and building up fat reserves is becoming crucial to survive the winter season. Bats will start looking for suitable hibernation sites, and beginning periods of torpor.

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 14d

We will be @gressenhallfw.bsky.social for Apple Day. Sunday 12th October. 🦇

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Bat Conservation International 🦇 @batcon.org · 16d

You read that right- there are now 1,500 official bat species known to science!
The Bioko pipistrelle (𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢) was found on Bioko Island in Africa’s Equatorial New Guinea by former BCI Student Scholar Dr. Laura Torrent and her colleagues.

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 18d

Hazards that you don't expect in rural Norfolk, we nearly caught a bongo in our harp trap! Another great night at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. Several Nathusius' pipistrelles caught. (Video Ebonie Lambo-Hills) 🦇

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Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society @norfolknats.bsky.social · 22d

Pathmakers are an organisation focussed on improving access to Norfolk's countryside for people of all abilities and backgrounds. They have put together a varied series of walks this autumn, many of them looking at wildlife. To see the full line-up and to book check www.pathmakers.org.uk/events/

A screenshot of the events page of the Pathmakers website https://www.pathmakers.org.uk/events/ The events shown on the left are a bat walk at Whitlingham C.P. and a family beachcombing event at West Runton.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 22d

🦇 Spend a day with BCT's Woodland Specialist, Sonia Reveley, and learn how to look after a woodland. Our next Bats and Woodland Management course is on 14 October!

Booking deadline is 30 September: www.bats.org.uk/bats-and-woodland-management

Infographic with information about the Bats and Woodland Management course:
- Price drop from £199.99 to £165 (plus £5 discount for BCT members).
- On the 14 October 2025 at Kingsbury Water Park Education Centre.
- Participants will receive detailed woodland management recommendations and an overview of the relevant legislation.
- They will get lessons on bat ecology in woodland habitats and potential roost feature recognition skills.
- The course includes a 2.5h, interactive site visit of the venue's woodlands to discuss their management.
- There will be the opportunity to learn from BCT Woodland Specialist Sonia Reveley's knowledge and experience.

Infographic with feedback from a previous course attendee from 2025. In a speech bubble it reads: 'Learnt lots about spotting and maintaining bat habitat in woodlands

Infographic with feedback from a previous course attendee from 2025. In a speech bubble it reads: 'Invaluable info about local/national resources for landowners looking to improve biodiversity.

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 22d

If you haven't yet joined us on a bat walk we will be back at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden on 1st October (booking essential) and at Whitlingham Country Park with Pathfinders on 3rd October.

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the bat walk at Eaton Park this evening. Great to see the noctules and all three species of pipistrelle. 🦇

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 23d

This little bat enjoyed a weekend of 5* accomodation, and all you can eat mealworms with one of our bat carers. He was very hungry but soon perked up, and was safely re-released close to where he was found. 🦇

Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 27d

It's been a busy summer for our bat carers. This Daubenton's bat was found today clinging to a shop wall in the middle of town, looking distinctly unwell. He is now receiving food, water & a bit of TLC. If you find a bat in an odd place please call the National Bat Helpline: 0345 1300 228

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 24d

Eaton Park bat walk rescheduled for Wednesday 24th September, meet by the bandstand in Eaton Park at 6:45pm. 🦇

Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Due to the poor weather our Eaton Park event has been postponed. We will circulate a new date soon. We will still be going ahead with an indoor event at Shipdham. 🦇

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 25d

It's not too late to join us on a bat walk this year! How about Whitlingham Country Park Friday 3rd October?
facebook.com/events/s/bat...

Bat Hunting at Whitlingham County Park

Wellness event in Norwich, United Kingdom by Pathmakers on Friday, October 3 2025

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 26d

We are looking to reschedule our Eaton Park bat walk this week. Keep an eye on our social media and we'll let you know as soon as we have confirmed which day. 🦇

Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Due to the poor weather our Eaton Park event has been postponed. We will circulate a new date soon. We will still be going ahead with an indoor event at Shipdham. 🦇

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 27d

🦇 Looking for a bat-themed gift (or just want to treat yourself)? Check our pages: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...

All the businesses listed sell a range of products - from clothing, bat detectors, books and more - but the best bit is they donate part of their sales to our work to protect bats!

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Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group @norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social · 27d

It's been a busy summer for our bat carers. This Daubenton's bat was found today clinging to a shop wall in the middle of town, looking distinctly unwell. He is now receiving food, water & a bit of TLC. If you find a bat in an odd place please call the National Bat Helpline: 0345 1300 228

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