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Show bats some love! As well as being one of the most threatened types of mammal in Britain, bats are also among the most misunderstood. Far from being nasty, dangerous animals they are attractive, small, furry insect eaters which need all the help they can get!
Bats need habitat as many of their roosts have been lost over recent years. They need a range of roosting sites, including summer daytime roosts, winter hibernation ones and breeding sites.
You can help them find a suitable roost with your very own bat box. This natural and attractive bat box will fit into any garden, woodland or house wall site. It is made from high quality durable timber and has a narrow entrance slot to discourage predators.
Bat Box dimensions: H. 380mm W. 180mm D. 100mm - Approx Weight 1.2kg
Top Tips:
*Where to place your bat box:
The best place to position a bat box is on a tree
Place them in groups round three sides of a tree - bats like to move from one box to another during the day and from season to season as temperatures change
Put the boxes as high as possible above the ground to avoid predators - some species of bat such as noctules prefer roosts at least 5 metres off the ground
Clear away surrounding branches to give them a clear flight path
Boxes can also be located on buildings. A good position is under the eaves to protect them from bad weather
It is illegal to disturb any bat when it is roosting or to kill, injure or handle a bat without a licence. If your bat box is occupied or you find a sick or injured bat contact your local wildlife trust or bat group
*How to encourage bats to your garden:
Bats need insects to feed on, so ensure a ready supply by installing a pond and using varied planting
Scented night-time flowers, such as evening primrose, attract moths on which bats may feed
Pipistrelle bats (the most common species in Britain) often hunt in more open country, so gardens with large grassy areas may be more popular
Larger species, such as Daubentons bat, often hunt over water so a good-sized pond is an advantage
Noctule bats are often seen near hedgerows or in deciduous woodland. If you are close to a wooded area, having a mixed, native hedge can concentrate the supply of insects on which a variety of bat species feed
Bats may roost in trees in your garden, outbuildings or even in the roof of your house. If you are concerned about damage, get advice from your local bat group as bats and bat roosts are protected
