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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 3h

🦇 Are you a gaming and bat enthusiast? Are you looking for ways to help bats? Why not raise funds for bat conservation while you game? You can easily link your Twitch account with Give as you Live to raise money for bats. More info here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 10h

🦇 Would your place of worship benefit from a small grant to help manage bat roost-related issues? Living Alongside Bats in Churches Grant applications are open and will close at 10am, 26 October. More information: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bui...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🦇There is a diverse range of work carried out - both on the ground and behind the scenes - to help secure the future of bats in our changing world. Explore our work here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🦇New blog on Substack! Volunteer voices: My first NBMP Field Survey. Abi took part in her first National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) Field Survey! Find out how it went: batconservationtrust.substack.com/p/volunteer-...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🦇Help us win £5,000 for bats! All you have to do is nominate the Bat Conservation Trust here: movementforgood.com/draws/1000/?... . Our info is already pre-filled so all you have to do is add your contact details. Deadline to nominate is 17 October! Thank you and please share widely.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🦇 Free UK shipping at Teemill ends tonight (4 October) at midnight. Stock up on cosy hoodies for the coooler season. Explore our store and the range of designs here: buff.ly/W1NkNqE . The best bit is that part of your sales will be donated to our to help bats.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Bats need a helping hand! Whether you adopt a bat for yourself, or as a unique gift for a friend or family member, you will be making a real difference to bats in the wild: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats... Your welcome pack includes your very own cuddly Daubenton's bat.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🦇 What can animal sounds tell us about nature? For #WorldAnimalDay, see how AI is helping researchers identify bat species and track changes in wildlife populations: projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m... Could listening to animals help us spot biodiversity loss sooner?

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🦇 Have you visited our Substack yet? We have a collection of blogs from a range of guests and topics! From volunteers, fundraisers, members, bat groups, supporters and more. Read more here: batconservationtrust.substack.com

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🦇 We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead our Connecting People and Landscapes project. More information and how to apply: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... Deadline: 09:30am, this Sunday, 5 October.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's a freepost weekend at Teemill , which means free UK shipping on all orders placed from now until midnight, Sunday (4 October). Explore our store and the range of designs here: buff.ly/W1NkNqE . The best bit is that part of your sales will be donated to our to help bats.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The bundle of goodies for our autumn giveaway: - One copy of 'Back to Nature, How to love life - and save it' by Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin . - One copy of 'Winter Sleep, A Hibernation Story' by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss. - One cuddly bat. Join today here: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🦇 Autumn giveaway for new Family memberships! Anyone who signs up for a family membership in October will be entered into our autumn giveaway and one lucky winner will win a little bundle of goodies (see next thread): Will you be the lucky member? Join today here: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🦇 Hello October! In the UK bat world, more mating is taking place, and building up fat reserves is becoming crucial to survive the winter season. Bats are seeking suitable hibernation sites, and beginning periods of torpor.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🦇 Today is #InternationalPodcastDay ! Season 8 of BatChat is coming soon, on the 4 November - save the date. Watch the trailer below. Seasons 1 - 7 are available in your usual podcast platform or here: www.bats.org.uk/resources/ba...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🦇The latest Wildlife Crime Report is out. Wildlife crime must not be the cheaper or easier option. Penalties need to reflect the harm caused and any financial benefit gained from offending. Read the full report here: www.wcl.org.uk/docs/assets/...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🦇 The next round of Living Alongside Bats in Churches Grant applications are OPEN and will close at 10am, 26 October. We encourage any place of worship in England that needs assistance with their bat roost, such as managing a cleaning issue, to apply. More info: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bui...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🦇 October is nearly upon us and although we will be seeing fewer bats flying there will be more representations of bats as Halloween draws closer. Join Bat Conservation Trust today to help us inform and educate more people about bats: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🦇 What does it take to be a bat carer? Find out here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🦇 Learn more about how you can help bats during autumn in our 'Stars of the Night' leaflet. You can download this and other leaflets for free here: www.bats.org.uk/resources/pu...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🦇New blog on Substack! More Than Just Comfy Socks: Saving Britain’s Bats with Bat Conservation Trust - batconservationtrust.substack.com

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🦇'Bats' are more than one species. They are an incredibly diverse group of mammals with over 1,400 species. There is a huge diversity of sizes, colours, nose shapes, ear shapes, diet, habitat and more! In the UK, there are 18 resident species. Learn more here: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🦇 Volunteers are at the very heart of bat conservation in the UK - without their dedication and support, much of our work would not be possible. And you can be part of it! Learn more her: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🦇 Help us continue our work to help bats. Your donation enables us to continue discovering more about bats, take action to protect them, educate people and allowing more people to get involved in bat conservation. Donate just once or set up a regular donation: www.bats.org.uk/donate/pledge

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🦇 Have you ever wondered what species is that bat that visits your garden every evening during the summer? Without a bat detector it's nearly impossible to know. However, it may be possible to narrow it down to some of the more widespread species

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🦇 Are UK bat species threatened? See the images below to learn more and visit our website for more info: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We have some great training courses coming up: - Bat Surveys - Foundation, over two mornings (29 Sep and 6 Oct) online. - Scoping surveys for arborists, over two afternoons (30 Sep and 7 Oct) online. - Bats and woodland management, 13 October at Windsor Park. Photo (c) Hugh Clark

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Young Batworker is our junior magazine but grown ups love it too! If you don't read it you can donate it to your local school or library!

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🦇 Becoming a Family member is a quick and easy way to support our work to help bats. Getting a subscription to both our magazines, Bat News and The Young Batworker, doesn't hurt though... 👀 . Become a member today: buff.ly/MfshHrW

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts: - Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in. - Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year. - They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🦇 We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead our Connecting People and Landscapes project. More information and how to apply: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... . Deadline: 09:30am, 5 October.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🦇 Did you know our Connection People and Landscapes projects has a range of free online events? Topics range from wetlands, hedgerows and more. Here is a list of upcoming events: - Build your own bat detector, 20 Sep. - Seaton wetlands - hedgerows and more!, 8 Oct. (continues in the next thread)

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🦇 Five reasons why you should come to our 'Bats and Woodland Management Course'! This is a great course for anyone involved in looking after a woodland. Takes place on 13 October at Great Windsor Park. More information and to book: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🦇 Our podcast BatChat has been shortlisted for the Environment & Natural World at the Independent Podcast Awards 2026! Thank you to our Chair Steven Roe for producing this amazing resource, as well as all the guests and listeners. Watch the trailer for season 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-n5... .

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🦇 New blog on Substack: Echo in the Dark – bats and raving come together. Echo in the Dark is a new collaboration between Hanna Tuulikki and Tommy Perman composed entirely from bat echolocation calls fused with the human voice. Read to learn more: batconservationtrust.substack.com/p/echo-in-th...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🦇 The Nocturnal Garden is now in its forever home at Clydach Community Gardens. We hope everyone enjoys using it to learn more about how to make their garden more bat and wildlife friendly. We look forward for it to be part of the community of Clydach for future generations to enjoy!

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🦇 New blog on Substack: 'Just so! – How I published a children’s book to help the Bat Conservation Trust' by Ian Bond, author of ‘How the bat got its wings’. Read it here: batconservationtrust.substack.com/p/just-so-ho...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🦇We're on countdown mode; the National Bat Conference is this weekend! We're really grateful for our Gold Sponsors for helping this event come to life and we want you to learn more about them and why they support our work. To get us started... Meet BioSonic and Josef Carlson. #NatBatConf

Promotional slide introducing BioSonic as a Gold Sponsor of the National Bat Conference 2026, featuring a smiling person in a black coat and beanie standing on a snow-covered path with trees, plus text prompting viewers to swipe to learn more.

Bat Conservation Trust poster asking "Why is bat conservation important to you?" and quoting that conservation requires understanding the landscape and using sound data so ecologists spend less time sorting files and more time protecting roosts, habitats and bat populations; purple background

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🦇 Don't forget that FREE UK shipping with Teemill ends at midnight TONIGHT. Explore our range of designs here: bats.teemill.com and raise funds for bats at the same time - part of your sale is donated to our work to help bats!

Grid of eight bat-themed tote bag listings showing white, black, and natural bags with illustrated bat designs and slogans (examples: I Heart Bats, BatChat, Caped Crusaders), some held by a smiling model, presented as product thumbnails.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🦇 Learn more about how you can help bats during autumn in our 'Stars of the Night' leaflet. You can download this and other leaflets for free here: www.bats.org.uk/resources/pu...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The Young Batworker is our junior magazine but grown ups love it too! If you don't read it you can donate it to your local school or library! www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🦇 Becoming a member is a quick and easy way to support our work to help bats. Family members get a subscription to both our magazines, Bat News and The Young Batworker, which doesn't hurt ... 👀 . Become a member today: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🦇 Only one week to go! We can't wait to see the Nocturnal Garden in its forever home at Clydach Community Gardens! It will be launching to the public at an open gardens event on Saturday 12 September. The event will include a local producer's market, street food, and activities for children.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

- Bat walk in Blackmoor Farm, 15 Sep. - Build your own bat detector, 20 Sep. More info on how to book and more events here: www.bats.org.uk/events?categ...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🦇 Did you know our Connection People and Landscapes projects has a range of free online events? Topics range from soil, woodlands, hedgerows and more. Here is a list of upcoming events: - An introduction to Citizen Science, 10 Sep. - Bioblitz at Ramsland Farm, 12 Sep.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🦇 Did you know you can download our Nocturnal Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower show leaflet for free? Find it here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/noc...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🦇 It's a freepost weekend at Teemill , which means free UK shipping on all orders placed from now until midnight, Sunday (6 August). Explore our store and the range of designs here: bats.teemill.com . The best bit is that part of your sales will be donated to our to help bats.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🦇 If you are attending #WildSummit26 don't miss out on the 'Meet the professionals' panel discussion at 13:30 on the the Terrace Stage. Our Head of Biodiversity, Jan Collins, will be attending to share more about her role and career path. Book your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s...

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🦇 You can still book a last minute ticket to join our National Bat Conference online. We have a great selection of talks and workshops. Book your ticket here: www.tickettailor.com/events/bctev... . Please note that a late fee will be added to your booking.

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