As darkness falls, Devon’s large night-time predator sets out to feed. Dozens and even hundreds leave their roosts following hedges, through the fields, looking for prey. But they need your help…
See what’s happening in a South Devon maternity roost – try and spot the young pups
Join us for a bat walk, talk or community event to find out more about bats.
Catch up with the latest highlights & news from the bat project.
Explore our bat fact cave and find out why it’s a species worth saving. Discover how they navigate in the dark, what they like to eat and why a dung beetle is one of their favourite snacks
Read all about lead author Finch’s greater horseshoe bat research and findings
Ruth Testa recently left the team after being Project Manager for the last 3 years.
Find out about the craft of hedgelaying, and how volunteers from the Devon Bat Project and the DWT transformed a hedge for bats.
Find out more about the monitoring of greater horseshoe bats with this short video clip from Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Watch this short film about how one Devon farmer is doing her bit for bats
Be one of the first to read about our activities during year 4 in our online Year 4 Annual Newsletter.
Check out this Q&A blog post on the NHBS website. Community Engagement Officer, Helen Parr, answers some questions about the bat project.
Don't overtidy your garden during lockdown! Put the mower away and encourage insects by leaving as many flowers as possible - you'll also attract insect-loving bats to your open space @DevonWildlife @_BCT_ @Buzz_dont_tweet pic.twitter.com/TxvXlwyrre
