This is such an interesting panel discussion for #WomenInScienceDay. Thank you to all the panellists for talking so openly about the challenges and opportunities in bat science and conservation. And thank you to our brilliant chair Ayla! @_BCT_
#RedList#Barbastelle Threats:
Barbastelle #bats are specialist moth feeders. There is strong evidence that moth numbers in southern Britain are decreasing.
There are also declines in habitat quality of ancient woodland - where this bat species likes to live
#job Bat Groups Officer
(Part-time, 30 hours per week)
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) works across many sectors to help all those whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with bats. BCT is recruiting a Bat Groups Officer to facilitate BCT’… https://t.co/6EMizBvdUz
As colder weather sets in, #bats are less active although they will take the opportunity to hunt insects, occasionally during the day, if the weather is mild. They experience longer and more regular periods of torpor with winters approach https://t.co/aSSgdwjZ8K
If you missed #IntoTheBatCave earlier this week, it's being repeated tonight on @BBCFOUR at 7pm. Fantastic footage of horseshoe bats, not to be missed #BatsNotJust4Halloween
As colder weather sets in, #bats are less active although they will take the opportunity to hunt insects, occasionally during the day, if the weather is mild. They experience longer and more regular periods of torpor with winters approach https://t.co/aSSgdwjZ8K #Autumnwatch
Happy #baturday 🦇 & #Halloween
I was lucky enough to be asked to contribute to this excellent article by Guy Kelly @Telegraph all about the good things that #bats do.
Maybe they can teach us how to cure #COVID19 & other diseases?
After hearing from many people who were interested in my #QGIS and #Python courses, but could not afford the online instructor-led classes - I have made all 6 courses available for free for self-study. Full material and data packages are at https://t.co/Sgy4zsx6rT