29th September 2015
Developers plead guilty in court to the destruction of bat roosts
National Bat Conference 2015 - online bookings are now closed
25th August 2015
University of Warwick 11-13th of September. Online bookings for the National Bat Conference are now closed. Please call for availability.
12th August 2015
The newly published 'What works in conservation' is a resource which aims to support conservation decision-making by providing an assessment, based on the available scientific evidence, of what works and what does not work in conservation with a worldwide view.
28th July 2015
Recently our attention has been drawn to a number of incidents reported through BCTs Helpline of building maintenance work potentially conflicting with the legislation protecting bats and their roosts. We would like your help with this.
LET'S MAKE SURE THAT OUR VOICE IS HEARD DEADLINE 26TH JULY 2015
17th July 2015
The public consultation phase of the European Commission's fitness check review of the Birds and Habitats Directives comes to an end on Friday 24 July. It is vital that as many people as possible make their voices heard in order to protect this important legislation.
Head out this weekend in search of your local bats!
16th July 2015
Virtually everyone who takes part in this survey whether at dusk or dawn manages to spot bats, and there's a good chance of seeing or hearing other wildlife as well, such a foxes, badgers and owls.
National Bat Helpline limited service 8th-9th of July 2015
8th July 2015
Due to the London tube strike the National Bat Helpline will be operating a limited service from 3pm to 5.30pm on Wednesday 8th of July and from 9am to 5.30pm on Thursday 9th of July.
New Number for the National Bat Helpline
1st July 2015
Due to a legislative change the National Bat Helpline phone number is changing from 0845 1300 228 to 0345 1300 228. The main part of the number is exactly the same; just the prefix has changed. Callers should now dial 0345 1300 228 instead of 0845 1300 228.