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Category: Bats

Protected Species Surveys and Licensing

Building Buildings for Bats

The purpose of this blog is to create a detailed resource for people who need to create standalone buildings for…

Bat protection is working, but threats are ever present.

In the warm summer months, bats are commonly seen darting across the night sky, swooping across  urban backyards preying on…

The Impact of Breathable Roofing Membranes on Bats

All of the 18 species of bat that live in the UK are known to roost in buildings. While some…

Street lights may affect common bats

‘Blind as a Bat’ in Bright Lights

A new study shows that contrary to conventional wisdom, street lights do not benefit common bats. The research, conducted by…

Shedding Light on Bat Navigation

Researchers have found that the greater mouse-eared bat uses polarised light patterns to navigate the skies — a technique that…