Bat Tree Habitat Key

During a survey in October 2025, Vicky Rusby found an Acer pseudoplatanus with a low-level, butt-rot feature containing a sleepy Plecotus auritus.

August 2025 - Katie Smith found a new roost, a wound feature on a Fagus sylvatica. 10+ fresh droppings were found in the PRF, though no bats were present. DNA analysis confirms that the droppings were Myotis daubentonii.

Last 48h to book in-person tickets for the National Bat Conference!

The deadline is on 21 August. Don't want anyone to miss out as the deadlines are early this year.

Hear from Keynote speaker, Dr Ricardo Rocha, about bat ecology and conservation in island ecosystems

Other topics that will be covered during the weekend: bats in agricultural landscapes, aerial thermal surveys, bats in underground sites in Jersey, bats in desert-like landscapes, bat migration, and more.

We have a range of workshops on offer, either for full beginners or advanced experts. From intro to sound analysis, using endoscopes, finding bats in historic buildings, socials calls and non-bat sounds, producing infographics to produce bat-related comms and more!

There will be opportunities to network, learn and connect with like-minded people.

Browse through our exhibitor stands and stock up on books, bat equipment, pin badges and other wonderful bat tat!
It's great fun!

Some workshops are fully booked already so get your ticket ASAP to avoid disappointment: https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/conferences-symposia/national-bat-conference

If you are joining us online, you have until the 28 August to book. The virtual ticket link is: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bctevents/1686352

We are grateful to our sponsors Pettersson, Thermal Vision Ecology and Wildlife Acoustics.

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