Another ‘liking bats gets you to amazing places’ post. Last night was this medieval yeoman’s house with wildflower meadows and c.100 Lesser horseshoes, and today a smaller roost at an RHS garden. @batconservation.bsky.social #NBMP

Next up is #Ayrshire&Arran #BatGroup with some great training (inc. #NBMP #UsingYourEars & sound analysis), survey work, habitat enhancement & collaboration with other groups. #ScotBatConf

Unbelievably exciting news, a Greater mouse-eared bat has been found during an #NBMP hibernation survey in Dover! This is the first record of this species in Kent since 1985.
Well done Claire and huge thanks to @fionamathews.bsky.social and Dr John Puckett for helping to confirm ID

January's NBMP Hibernation Surveys are in full swing, with many sites yielding good numbers of hibernating bats. Thank you to all licence holders and volunteers for carrying out these vital surveys.
www.kentbatgroup.org.uk/volunteering #kentbatgroup #nbmp

A quick video. I was on tiptoes, and desperately trying to be quiet as I did this, so the stability isn't great. #bats #wildlife
These bats are well used to me, as I'm always in the garage right underneath them.
#NBMP registered roost, and I'm the keeper.
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/nat...