A Wetland Vision for Bats
The Trust is working with partners to learn more about one of the rarest bats in the British Isles.
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Brilliant Bats
Discover amazing facts about these stars of the night sky and why now, more than ever, they need our help and protection.
New Ultrasonic gin launched to help bats
Ultrasonic gin is a fantastic new product inspired by local bats flying through the British countryside, made by Puddingstone Distillery.
Tracking Down One of the UK's Rarest Bats in Herts
Wildlife charities are seeking out maternity colonies to protect bats and their habitats.
How to attract moths and bats to your garden
Plant flowers that release their scent in the evening to attract moths and, ultimately, bats looking for an insect-meal into your garden.
Myth-busting bats, newts and the economy vs nature protections
There has been widespread misinformation blaming nature as a blocker to growth in the run up to the Chancellor’s speech this week, writes Joe Keegan, public affairs officer at The Wildlife Trusts…
Bechstein's bat
The Bechstein's bat is a very rare bat that lives in woodland and roosts in old woodpecker holes or tree crevices. Like other bats, the females form 'maternity colonies' to have…
Alcathoe bat
The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…
Greater horseshoe bat
The greater horseshoe bat was once a cave-dweller, but now tends to roost in old buildings, such as churches and barns. It is rare in the UK and, like many other bats, declining in number.
Lesser horseshoe bat
The lesser horseshoe bat was once a cave-dweller, but now tends to roost in old buildings, such as stables and barns. It is rare in the UK and, like many other bats, declining in number.
Bat Quiz
How well do you know your bats? Take our fun quiz to test your knowledge and discover more about these incredible nocturnal creatures.
Hertfordshire Barbastelle Bat Project
The Hertfordshire Barbastelle Bat Project, in partnership with the Herts and Middlesex Bat Group, aims to increase our knowledge of this rare bats' distribution in the county.