Bat Conservation Trust
@batconservation.bsky.social
Bat squeaks by Joe and Andreia with occasional special guests! Posts are not endorsements. 🦇
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🦇 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...
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🦇 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...
When you realise December is this Monday and 2025 is nearly over.
Photo: Natterer's bat
Photo: Natterer's bat
November 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
When you realise December is this Monday and 2025 is nearly over.
Photo: Natterer's bat
Photo: Natterer's bat
Bat barn at Hinkley Connection Project continues to thrive www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-...
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Bat barn at Hinkley Connection Project continues to thrive www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-...
Urban bats avoid street lights when commuting between their roosts and foraging grounds idw-online.de/de/news862413 #ALAN #Wildlife
November 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Urban bats avoid street lights when commuting between their roosts and foraging grounds idw-online.de/de/news862413 #ALAN #Wildlife
🦇 Following an enthusiastic reception at the National Bat Conference, Paola Reason is back with an extended online talk on 2 December (2:00 - 3:15pm) to share her reflections on 30 years of bat work and consultancy.
Book today: www.bats.org.uk/events/voice...
Book today: www.bats.org.uk/events/voice...
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🦇 Following an enthusiastic reception at the National Bat Conference, Paola Reason is back with an extended online talk on 2 December (2:00 - 3:15pm) to share her reflections on 30 years of bat work and consultancy.
Book today: www.bats.org.uk/events/voice...
Book today: www.bats.org.uk/events/voice...
🦇 Our winter membership magazines are printing as we speak. Here is a sneak peak of the covers 👀.
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas. Join by 7 Dec to make sure the welcome pack arrives before Christmas: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas. Join by 7 Dec to make sure the welcome pack arrives before Christmas: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🦇 Our winter membership magazines are printing as we speak. Here is a sneak peak of the covers 👀.
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas. Join by 7 Dec to make sure the welcome pack arrives before Christmas: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas. Join by 7 Dec to make sure the welcome pack arrives before Christmas: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
🦇 Only one more week to go. Our #ChristmasChallenge campaign, 'A voice for bats', is going live at midday on 2 December. Register here to be notified when the campaign goes live: forms.office.com/e/84S5utrSYH .
And more information can be found here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
And more information can be found here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
🦇 Only one more week to go. Our #ChristmasChallenge campaign, 'A voice for bats', is going live at midday on 2 December. Register here to be notified when the campaign goes live: forms.office.com/e/84S5utrSYH .
And more information can be found here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
And more information can be found here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
We've put together shortlists of prospective names for 4 UK bat species. Today we're highlighting the brown long-eared bat. are curious, quiet and instantly recognisable by their oversized ears. But do you prefer....?
- A hush
- A listen
- A whisper
Vote by TOMORROW, 26 Nov: buff.ly/xEVmgkJ
- A hush
- A listen
- A whisper
Vote by TOMORROW, 26 Nov: buff.ly/xEVmgkJ
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We've put together shortlists of prospective names for 4 UK bat species. Today we're highlighting the brown long-eared bat. are curious, quiet and instantly recognisable by their oversized ears. But do you prefer....?
- A hush
- A listen
- A whisper
Vote by TOMORROW, 26 Nov: buff.ly/xEVmgkJ
- A hush
- A listen
- A whisper
Vote by TOMORROW, 26 Nov: buff.ly/xEVmgkJ
🦇 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
Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🦇 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
Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat
We still have two spots left for the London Marathon MyWay 2026!
This event is taking place on 26 April 2026 so plenty of time to start training. You can complete the 26.2 miles however and wherever you wish on Marathon Day.
More information here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
This event is taking place on 26 April 2026 so plenty of time to start training. You can complete the 26.2 miles however and wherever you wish on Marathon Day.
More information here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
November 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We still have two spots left for the London Marathon MyWay 2026!
This event is taking place on 26 April 2026 so plenty of time to start training. You can complete the 26.2 miles however and wherever you wish on Marathon Day.
More information here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
This event is taking place on 26 April 2026 so plenty of time to start training. You can complete the 26.2 miles however and wherever you wish on Marathon Day.
More information here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
Volunteers are at the very heart of bat conservation in the UK - without their dedication and support, much of our work would not be possible. And you can be part of it!
Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Volunteers are at the very heart of bat conservation in the UK - without their dedication and support, much of our work would not be possible. And you can be part of it!
Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
🦇 Following an enthusiastic reception at the National Bat Conference, Paola Reason is back with an extended talk to share her reflections on 30 years of bat work and consultancy. Opportunity for questions and discussion at the end.
More information and to book: www.bats.org.uk/events/voice...
More information and to book: www.bats.org.uk/events/voice...
November 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🦇 Following an enthusiastic reception at the National Bat Conference, Paola Reason is back with an extended talk to share her reflections on 30 years of bat work and consultancy. Opportunity for questions and discussion at the end.
More information and to book: www.bats.org.uk/events/voice...
More information and to book: www.bats.org.uk/events/voice...
🦇 An Adopt a Bat subscription is a lovely Christmas gift and you will be making a real difference to bats in the wild. Subscribe by 9am, 8 Dec to make sure it arrives on time: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
November 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🦇 An Adopt a Bat subscription is a lovely Christmas gift and you will be making a real difference to bats in the wild. Subscribe by 9am, 8 Dec to make sure it arrives on time: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
🦇 Our Substack contains a collection of blogs from a range of guests and topics! From volunteers, fundraisers, members, bat groups, supporters and more. Visit and subscribe to get them straight in your inbox: batconservationtrust.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🦇 Our Substack contains a collection of blogs from a range of guests and topics! From volunteers, fundraisers, members, bat groups, supporters and more. Visit and subscribe to get them straight in your inbox: batconservationtrust.substack.com
🦇 Our winter membership magazines are going to print this week. Here is a sneak peak of the covers 👀.
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas (join before 8 December to get the welcome pack in time): www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas (join before 8 December to get the welcome pack in time): www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🦇 Our winter membership magazines are going to print this week. Here is a sneak peak of the covers 👀.
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas (join before 8 December to get the welcome pack in time): www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas (join before 8 December to get the welcome pack in time): www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
🦇 Those who harm wildlife are also likely to harm people 🚨
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🦇 Those who harm wildlife are also likely to harm people 🚨
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
You can download our 'Bats and trees' poster here: cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/...
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
You can download our 'Bats and trees' poster here: cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/...
🦇 #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...
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🦇 #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 month we've reached an exciting milestone - 100 life members! Thank you so much for you support and dedication to our work to help bats.
More about life and other memberships here: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s... . If you want to gift a membership for Christmas do join before the 8 Dec.
More about life and other memberships here: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s... . If you want to gift a membership for Christmas do join before the 8 Dec.
November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🦇 This month we've reached an exciting milestone - 100 life members! Thank you so much for you support and dedication to our work to help bats.
More about life and other memberships here: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s... . If you want to gift a membership for Christmas do join before the 8 Dec.
More about life and other memberships here: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s... . If you want to gift a membership for Christmas do join before the 8 Dec.
🦇 On the latest #BatChat episode @stevebats.bsky.social speaks with @vincentwt.bsky.social CEO Lucy Roger. They explore the 50-year history of the Vincent Wildlife Trust and its vital role in bat conservation. Available in your usual platform or here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561/episo...
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🦇 On the latest #BatChat episode @stevebats.bsky.social speaks with @vincentwt.bsky.social CEO Lucy Roger. They explore the 50-year history of the Vincent Wildlife Trust and its vital role in bat conservation. Available in your usual platform or here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561/episo...
We've put together shortlists for 4 species of UK bats. Today we're highlighting the Daubenton's bat. Also known as the 'water bat', they skim insects from the surface of rivers and lakes. But what name suits them best....?
- A ripple
- A reflection
- A drift
Vote by 26 Nov: buff.ly/xEVmgkJ
- A ripple
- A reflection
- A drift
Vote by 26 Nov: buff.ly/xEVmgkJ
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We've put together shortlists for 4 species of UK bats. Today we're highlighting the Daubenton's bat. Also known as the 'water bat', they skim insects from the surface of rivers and lakes. But what name suits them best....?
- A ripple
- A reflection
- A drift
Vote by 26 Nov: buff.ly/xEVmgkJ
- A ripple
- A reflection
- A drift
Vote by 26 Nov: buff.ly/xEVmgkJ
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 .
Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat .
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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 .
Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat .
🦇 Our winter membership magazines are going to print this week. Here is a sneak peak of the covers 👀.
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🦇 Our winter membership magazines are going to print this week. Here is a sneak peak of the covers 👀.
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
Join as a member today or gift someone a membership for Christmas: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
Connecting people and landscapes in a changing climate project - bringing people and nature together www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Connecting people and landscapes in a changing climate project - bringing people and nature together www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Our bat conservation manifesto sets out the minimum requirements needed to protect bats and their habitats www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bio...
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our bat conservation manifesto sets out the minimum requirements needed to protect bats and their habitats www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bio...