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Our aims are:

● Record bat distribution
● Survey roost sites
● Give talks on bat conservation
● Organise batwalks
● Care for injured bats
● Arrange training for members working towards their roost visitors licence

Bats are one of the most misunderstood group of animals on the planet and are often treated with fear and superstition. We hope that during your visit to our website you will learn more about this fascinating group of animals.

 
 

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MAPPING NOTTINGHAMSHIRE’S BATS

We have been successful with an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for a three year project to map Nottinghamshire’s bat species — find out more!

 
 

  • Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group

    Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group

    Nottinghamshire Bat Group is a partner group of the Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group which is a partnership of voluntary, statutory and community groups working together to conserve and enhance the wildlife... Continue reading

     

  • Discover bats in Nottingham

    Photo: Lorna Griffiths

    Nottinghamshire has recorded 12 species of bat. Find out more about them here.

     

  • Mapping Nottinghamshire's bats

    Echolocation Location

      Nottinghamshire Bat Group has received £67,300 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project called ‘EchoLocation Location’. Led by volunteers from the local community, the project focuses... Continue reading

     

  • Find us on Facebook

    Find us on Facebook

    Nottinghamshire Bat Group are on Facebook — find us and join us for all our latest news, photos, and conversation.

     
 

What are bats doing in… Spring

As the temperatures rises bats come out of hibernation and are hungry and active feeding most nights. As the season progress become very active feeding and they could move between several roost sites. Around the end of Spring, female bats start forming maternity colonies and looking for suitable roots in preparation for giving birth, usually a single pup.