Leics Bat Group

The Leicestershire and Rutland Bat Group was formed in 1984 and is dedicated to the conservation of bats in the two counties. For more details, see the website.

[Bats in Churches @BatsinChurches]

That's all, folks! The delivery phase of the £5m five-year @BatsinChurches project concludes tomorrow. What an amazing five years we've all had, but now it's time to say thank you, and goodbye. https://t.co/qZ1dqFekh5

[Leics Bat Group @leicsbatgroup]

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[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

April is here! Bats have mainly come out of hibernation and are hungry and active, feeding on most nights. They may move between several roost sites and can become torpid (cool and inactive) again when cold. https://t.co/NHbTa0bpqq

[Bat Conservation International @BatConIntl]

𝟏𝟰𝟲𝟮‼️ The newest bat species count is in at 1,462 species of the order Chiroptera! Bats are incredibly diverse and make up 20% of all mammal species. Due to ever-evolving discoveries in science and the elusive nature of bats, new species are being classified every year.

[Leics Bat Group @leicsbatgroup]

Now for a talk from Tom Bennett about the Nathusius' Pipistrelle Project.

[Leics Bat Group @leicsbatgroup]

Bat Biscuits

[Leics Bat Group @leicsbatgroup]

Good turnout for this year's AGM.

[Bats in Churches @BatsinChurches]

Our new children's book #TheLittleChurchBat raised nearly £250 at the @BraunMayFayre! We had plenty of visitors who had come specifically to buy the book. Big thanks to @leicsbatgroup for chatting to an amazing 500 visitors with us. https://t.co/2Z6uM2McoS

[Fiona Mathews @MathewsFiona]

Just one of the amazing bats found on our field trip with @kasankatrust. The yellow bellied house bat even has yellow toe nails. Gorgeous! #bats 🦇 @SussexLifeSci @ThomasEWoolley @_BCT_

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

National Bat Conference - Reappearing in 2022! https://t.co/mstM6QyUXC #NatBatConf #lovebats

[Rutland Water Nature Reserve @RutlandWaterNR]

Thanks to funding from Anglian Water we have replaced an aged All Terrain vehicle with this new Kubota RTV! Great for getting around the Reserve with all our kit and volunteers 🚙

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

Are you taking part in tomorrow's @earthhour ? On 26th March 2022, 8.30pm your local time switch off all non-essential lights and come together for our planet and for nature. #EarthHour

If you're outside look up, you may even see some bats dancing in the night sky! #LoveBats

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

Oaks support 2,300 species including #bats.

Restoring native #trees & other wildlife boosts our climate, air, water and soils.

The UK must help secure a strong global deal for nature & its benefits at #COP15. https://t.co/SS1k45umSD

[Leics Bat Group @leicsbatgroup]

Bat Biscuits at the AGM tonight

[Tom Bennett @chalkybennett81]

Last night we held a joint survey for Nathusius pipistrelles for @leicsbatgroup with the help of @derbyshirebats @NottsBatGroup and Lincolnshire Bat Group. 6 target species were caught and ringed under the national project license @_BCT_ #bats #britishwildlife #longnights

[Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust @LeicsWildlife]

We've had a great morning checking bat boxes and bird ringing at our Charnwood Lodge reserve - all done under licence. So great to get a chance to see wildlife up close 🙂 Pics of Noctule, Robin, Soprano Pip and Goldcrest @_BTO @leicsbatgroup @_BCT_ #wildlife #nature 🦇🐦🦇

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

What a catch! Bats are our friends. Not only are they the only flying mammals but approximately 70% of all bat species eat insects including all 18 species resident in the UK. Here is a brown long-eared bat demonstrating its skills #BatsNeedFriends ❤️🦇 #lovebats

[Leics Bat Group @leicsbatgroup]

@sarahpurplee Hi Sarah, that sounds like great fun! Could you send us a message to discuss dates and possible activities? 🦇🦇

[Derbyshire Bat Group @derbyshirebats]

Next up at the #MidsBatConf is @leicsbatgroup & @LeicsWildlife on getting more people involved recording #bats and their @Black_To_Green project. #GetInvolved!

[Bat Conservation Trust @_BCT_]

Still a lot of gaps to fill @leicsbatgroup so a few projects: Bats in your Backyard Project, organising bat walks, bioblitz and even cycle transects #MidsBatConf