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I would say see you there but that seems a little unlikely given the numbers!
Do we need something like the Bat Tree Habitat Key for bat box records? #NorthBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
Last talk of the day is from Rich Flight. He talks about the take up of bat boxes by different types of colonies and the challenge of finding comprehensive joined up evidence on this. #NorthBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
How can we support our #bat carers? Top responses in the carer survey included more carers, a better support network and better veterinary support. #NorthBatComf @batconservation.bsky.social
Hannah Wilson looked into the factors that cause stress and burn out in bat carers. Unfortunately many bat carers suffer from high or medium levels of stress at some point during the year. #NorthBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
First of the afternoon talks at #NorthBatConf… Shotgun metagenomics of bat droppings from wild and rehabilitating bats in Yotkshire by Dr Colin Townsley. An interesting investigation that can help to inform bat care approaches… @batconservation.bsky.social
Our other exhibitors are @wildlifeacoustics.com, @martinwildlife.bsky.social and Titley Scientific - go and visit them if you’re at the #NorthBatConf! @batconservation.bsky.social
Thank you to our #NorthBatConf sponsors, Thermal Vision Ecology! Do go and take a look at their stand at the break if you’re here! @batconservation.bsky.social
Last talk of the morning is from Beth Beck - talking about patterns of year round bat box use and the response of common #pipistrelles to winter temperature. #NorthBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
They point out important caveats and limitations relating to the use of the models. #NorthBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
Next up at the #NorthBatConf are Matthew Whittle and Greg Slack talking about developing regional bat habitat suitability in Yorkshire. @batconservation.bsky.social
Gutted we won’t be able to make this!
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The Housing Secretary has tabled a motion to reject @houseoflords.parliament.uk Amendment 40 (formerly Amendment 130). It is troubling that the Government continues to reject an amendment that is based on scientific evidence and would safeguard our local nature. act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
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It is good to hear this statement from Mary Creagh at #WildSummitUK: “Nature is the foundation of our prosperity.” @batconservation.bsky.social
The final talk of #NatBatConf is by Paula Reason reflecting on 30 years of being a bat consultant #NatBatConf
A call from Paula Reason to use professional judgement to make better decisions #NatBatConf
The preultimate talk of the #NatBatConf is Lucy Morrison from the University of Chester the BATMAN Project. Lucy is looking at Assessing the impact of Anthropogenic disturbance on the welfare of lesser horseshoe bats through non-invasive techniques www.chester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
Fluorescent bats!! #NatBatConf
The #NatBatConf 2025 conference photo. Thanks to all our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors (Thermal Vision and @wildlifeacoustics.com)
Habitat destruction and fragmentation is driving biodiversity decline. Dillan Hoyt has been looking at the impact of fragmentation on bats in the model system of Panama canal with sampling happening 20 years apart! #NatBatConf
Congratulations to Conor Kelleher for winning the Pete Guest Award! 🦇🦇 #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
Dani Smith is joining the #NatBatConf remotely and sharing the findings from the Connect People and Landscapes in a changing climate funded by @lotterygoodcauses.bsky.social This partnership project is working with #farmers and surrounding communities. www.bats.org.uk/our-work/pro...
Rochelle Kennedy (@bats-n-bugs.bsky.social) discussing whether mixed farming could be good for bats. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
Our very own Naomi talking about B-attitudes! Presenting the results of a nationally representative survey to understand more about what people think of bats and why. @batconservation.bsky.social #NatBatConf
