We are lucky enough to have 18 species of bat in the UK, 17 of which are known to be breeding here - that's almost a quarter of our mammal species. Find out more about them here: buff.ly/2MtbJZs

There are many different ways to help bats. Either by becoming a member, donating, volunteering, raising funds at no extra cost to you, leaving a gift in your will or simply making your garden/green corner more bat friendly. buff.ly/37lQmRw

It's not easy to identify bat species in flight without a bat detector but our 'What bat is that' leaflet might be able to help identify some of the most common species: buff.ly/3L9FMhR

May is #NationalWalkingMonth and bats are out and fully active! Why not bring those together and take part in a walking challenge to raise funds for #bats ? Some options:
- 5K May, where you set yourself a daily, weekly or month-long challenge. More info: buff.ly/4bf5GPg

The Bat Conservation Trust advises those interacting with bats to adhere to best practices. We've collaborated with numerous sectors to create bat-conscious guidelines. More info: buff.ly/3lEa0k4

Bats are a sign of a green and healthy environment, so creating a garden that's good for bats will also be good for people. There are lots you can do turn your garden into a bat haven. Have a look at this page: buff.ly/2HkKSuq

Thank you to the lovely businesses that donate part of the sales of their batty items to our work to protect bats! If you're stuck for gifts for a Birthday, or if you just want to treat yourself, why not order a batty gift from one of these: buff.ly/3G9gu0T

We have over 5,000 members who donate and support our work to help bats. Do become a member and join this movement of like-minded people; this is a great and simple way to help bat conservation!
More information about membership and to join here: buff.ly/3g5seGT

The National Bat Helpline are a small team devoted to 'helping people, helping bats'. The team receives hundreds of calls each week and we rely on the generosity of the public to help us fund the work we do. Please donate if you can: buff.ly/3zDAjOg

Bats sometimes turn up in places you might not expect to find them. When that happens, we're here to help. The National Bat Helpline is closed on the weekends but if you need help with a bat do visit for other helplines/advice: buff.ly/3PhKb4V

The Connecting People and Landscapes project brings together farmers and communities across Devon to create a more resilient landscape in the face of changing climate! Find out more about this project and how it will help bats: buff.ly/3UUxhQ0

We are looking for a Research Scientist (Quantitative ecology) to join our team! 12 months fixed-term for 30 to 37.5 hours/week.
Application deadline: 9am, 22nd May. More info & how to apply here: buff.ly/4dq7XZa
#science #vacancy #research

Keep bats in mind when you are gardening. Think 'Bed & Breakfast', i.e. providing roosting spaces (like a bat box) and plenty of food for them to eat (by having plants that attract insects at night).

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Would you like to get involved in #bat conservation? Why don't you take part in one of our fabulous courses. We cover all sorts of topics from #bat care to organising events! Take a look at our upcoming courses and book a place here: buff.ly/3JmhqS4

100+ nature & climate groups are calling on politicians to #RestoreNatureNow

Will you join them at the peaceful march in London on 22 June to stand up for nature?

We're calling on everyone to join us & send a clear message to politicians📢

Read more👇

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The official National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) #SunsetSurvey2024 weekend is just 1 week away on 17-19 May! Will you be taking part?! It's easy to take part and you don't need any experience. You can also do it from a balcony or your window. Get involved: buff.ly/36ZrPoP