Help Bats
Bats play an essential role in pest control, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds.They help in maintaining a healthy eco system. Bats are the only true flying mammals in the world. We have 18 species of Bat in the U.K, they all feed on insects - did you know that the tiny pipistrelle can eat up to 3,000 insects in a night ! Bats are vulnerable to pressures such as habitat loss, building and development work, cat attacks, use of pesticides,intensive farming practices and artificial lighting.
Devon is incredibly lucky to have some really special bats that you often don’t find find in the rest of the country. We have recorded 16 species of British bats out of a potential 18, including Lesser and Greater Horseshoes, Nathusius Pipistrelles and Grey Long Eared bats.
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Devon Bat Group
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Pledge 1 – Provide a bat box
Habitat loss from new building to diminished woodland threatens the survival of bats. Help them by siting a bat box.
Habitat loss from new building to diminished woodland threatens the survival of bats. Help them by siting a bat box.
- Buy one, or build your own - Bat Conservation Trust
- Devon Wildlife Trust - How to Build a Bat Box
Pledge 2 – Plant bat-attracting plants
Night scented plants attract insects and bats to your garden, look below for planting suggestions.
Night scented plants attract insects and bats to your garden, look below for planting suggestions.
- Stars of The Night - Guide from Wild About Gardens Website
- How to attract moths and bats to your garden - The Wildlife Trust
Interesting Websites
- Devon Bat Group - The group always welcomes new members, people who are interested in learning more about bats and want to join in group activities.
- Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project - This project has come to an end but there are lots of resources, activities, videos and information for you to enjoy
