Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇

Looking out for bats in Kent (UK) since 1983. Our aims are the protection and conservation of bats and important bat sites, and generally sharing our ❤️ of 🦇🦇

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

Any bat found out during the daytime or on the ground usually needs help. You can follow the simple instructions on what to do on our website: https://t.co/ruJMwVr8zR
Then phone the National Bat Helpline on 0345 1300 228 to find the nearest bat carer

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

@joe_jones19 @_BCT_ fabulous! do follow us on Bluesky - you'll find BCT have also moved there too! https://t.co/RsiojgKG30

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

You can now follow us on Bluesky: https://t.co/RsiojgKG30
Our account on X will be going into hibernation!

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

Our next talk "Revival of the Fortunes of Serotine" will be given by Chairman Dr. John Puckett and will be presented via Zoom on 16 Jan at 7.30pm

The link will be sent out to members nearer the time.

Not a member? Join online today:

https://t.co/oOD0uuZgYi

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

Our next talk "Revival of the Fortunes of Serotine in Kent" is being given by our Chairman Dr. John Puckett, and will be presented via Zoom on the 16 Jan.
For more information on this talk and other events for 2025 please check out our website: https://t.co/F3E8JQVQSV

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

We are so incredibly grateful by the response we had to our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge campaign, 'A lifeline for bats'! We have gone over our target in less than 24h! What an amazing community of people that support bat conservation and the work we do! https://t.co/aUcMrlsy28

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

Raise funds for the Kent Bat Group without spending a penny more when you do your usual on-line supermarket shop, by signing up to Give as you Live Online: https://t.co/exeiARS0li

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

It's the #ChristmasChallenge BIG GIVE Campaign Week! Help raise £5,000!
From 3-10 December 2024 every donation received on @_BCT_ Big Give campaign page will be doubled.
Donations must be received via the Big Give website: https://t.co/22D9j954W5

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

Read all about how to support bats in your garden by our very own Amanda Brookman @MamblyBrookman

[Kent Wildlife Trust @KentWildlife]

Have you ever had the privilege of seeing bats flitting overhead in your garden? 🦇

Amanda Brookman of the @KentBatGroup explains how to support them in your garden here: https://t.co/KTXJ0VWYAn

#bats #supportwildlife #wildlifegardening

📷©️Tom Marshall

[Sabine Metzger / @drsabinemetzger.bsky.social @msabine900]

#BatsInArtSpecial #FestiveBats #BattyChristmas
THE BAT AND THE BADGER, 2024
Greeting cards designed by illustrator Lizzie Vinson @BZIllustrations. Btw: Lizzie donates to both @_BCT_& @KentBatGroup from every sale of bat inspired Christmas Cards and gifts! https://t.co/IUqtnPL2qS

[🦇 Lizzie Vinson 🦇 @BZIllustrations]

Thank you for sharing @msabine900 🦇❤️🦇
I donate to both @_BCT_ and @KentBatGroup from every sale of bat inspired Christmas Cards and gifts available to purchase here: https://t.co/VfmXXCr7Vs #lovebats

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

Less than two weeks to go for our 'A lifeline for bats' to go live!
For one week only, 3 - 10 December, donations up to £5,000 will be doubled! All funds going to the National Bat Helpline!
Subscribe to be notified when it goes live: https://t.co/ywQQxUrevy #ChristmasChallenge

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

If you're stuck for gifts for a birthday, Christmas or if you just want to treat yourself, why not order a bat-themed gift that helps bats too? All businesses listed here: https://t.co/Zf5itn2r8A generously donate part of your purchase to our work to help bats.

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

We have a selection of training courses available both online and in person covering topics ranging from bat acoustics analysis though to an introduction to bats and artificial lighting https://t.co/Wz9o2dh5Ut

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

If you think you have bats in your property and you need to carry out works or you think a building you will be working on has bats, then it’s important to take them into account from the earliest stages of planning work. Check this page for more info: https://t.co/YZHPOnvBtL

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

#NationalTreeWeek starts today! Most UK bat species evolved to use trees as roosts, while many also forage in woodland. In addition, trees provide excellent commuting habitats.

Photo: brown long-eared bat (c) Hugh Clark

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

Less than two weeks to go for our 'A lifeline for bats' to go live!
For one week only, 3 - 10 December, donations up to £5,000 will be doubled! All funds going to the National Bat Helpline!
Subscribe to be notified when it goes live: https://t.co/sqsHknuAdR #ChristmasChallenge

[Sabine Metzger / @drsabinemetzger.bsky.social @msabine900]

#BatsInArtSpecial #HoaryAndIvy
For lovers of the #Hoary bat: Lizzie Vinson @BZIllustrations, illustrator & artist in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter, has created these marvelous greeting cards. Your purchase will help bats - Lizzie is a supporter of the @KentBatGroup.

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

Help us raise £10,000 for the National Bat Helpline! For one week only, between 3 - 10 December, every donation up to £5,000 made to our campaign, 'A lifeline for bats' will be DOUBLED.

Subscribe here to be notified when the campaign goes live: https://t.co/sqsHknuAdR

[Kent Bat Group 🦇🦇🦇 @KentBatGroup]

Ash Wildlife Friendly Village are holding their annual Wildlife Conference on 15th February 2025, and the topic is Badgers and Bats, a full itinerary and details on how to book are on our website: https://t.co/F3E8JQVj3n
image by @MamblyBrookman

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

If you think you have bats in your property and you need to carry out works or you think a building you will be working on has bats, then it’s important to take them into account from the earliest stages of planning work. Check this page for more info: https://t.co/YZHPOnvBtL