West Yorkshire Bat Group

@SpeciesFecesCo We are running a fecal DNA sampling project to look at gut microbiome of our local bats and those in captive care. Glad we aren't the only ones interested in poop 💩

While we often collect feces from piles, we sometimes collect them right from the source. We netted three bat species a few weeks back in an effort to collect feces. We also had a surprise capture, a Northern Saw-Whet Owl!

We have 2 awesome FREE public events this month to celebrate #bats and #WestYorkshire Bat Group. Our bat poop research 25/10/25 -Cleckheaton Library Film screening of the Invisible Mammal 1/11/25 -@LeedsCityMuseum facebook.com/share/p/171E56…

We are pleased to be showing a fantastic bat documentary to celebrate #BatWeek. #Theinvisiblemammal will be shown on 1/11/25 @LeedsCityMuseum Booking advised. Free tickets: eventbrite.com/e/the-invisibl…

Many thanks to PC Lloyd from @WestYorksPolice going above and beyond during an incident to ensure this Pipistrelle was appropriately looked after. The guy is a little thin but after a much needed dinner break this PC Pip will be back to policing the skies in no time.

Carry on up the Bat Roost AKA 50 Shades of Grey (long-eared bat) returns 8pm 19 October online You may never look at fluffy sky puppies the same way! *may contain material unsuitable for children Proceeds to the National Bat Helpline Book here: bats.sym-online.com/registrationfo… #BatsDoIt

Is it a #baby bat? Maybe... Yes. It is pup season. Here's a handy guide to help you spot the difference as baby bats need urgent care. Call the @_BCT_ on 0345 1300 228 and make sure the bat is contained. @WYBATS bats.org.uk/advice/help-iv…

Please if you find a #bat follow this advice bats.org.uk/advice/help-I'… and call the helpline on 0345 1300 228. If you take it to a vets, please leave your contact information and location (approx or postcode) of where it was found.

@TheBatBothy @_BCT_ Completely agree. They're social animals and it is how they learn. Lots of wonderful benefits to being part of a group.

@TheBatBothy @_BCT_ (Dan here) I've recently put 4x post quarantine pups together and they're doing well as a group. It's been great to see them interact with one another.

@Hepcatblogs I'm sorry we didn't see your message sooner. If you find a grounded or injured bat the best bet is to call the BCT on 0345 1300 228 for advice and assistance. We done typically see tweets frequently enough to respond to emergency questions.

@WYBATS I discovered a bat this morning in my kitchen sink of all places! I do have a cat, so I'm not sure if she brought it in or it flew in itself. I thought it was dead as it was rather wet and not moving. I managed to get it in a container and then discovered it was alive..

@dickiewood @_BCT_ However there's a lot of bat detectors with videos on the NHBS website. The baton is on there as are many others. Be happy to hear what others may think.

@_BCT_ @WYBATS good evening all. I wonder if you could recommend a couple of bat detectors to me please. 1 for the enthusiastic amateur and 1 rather more 'high end' if you know what I mean. Budget/more but worth it. Thank you very much in advance 😀👍 🦇🦇🦇🦇

@dickiewood @_BCT_ The EMT pro is also a fairly budget option (around 200 Vs 80 of the Magenta) and features auto ID and works with a phone. As for professional tackle.... I've no experience so wouldn't want to suggest anything

@dickiewood @_BCT_ Hi, (Dan a bat carer here) - for the enthusiastic amateur the Magenta 5 is probably the best. It's a loud hetrodyne that helps learn what bats sound like. Has a backlit screen to show mhz to help with ID but keeps user focused on bats not phone screen.

Know the difference between a #baby #juvenile or #adult #bat? As its officially baby season use our handy guide to help figure it out. If you find an injured or grounded bat, call @_BCT_ on 0345 1300 228 for advice.

#bats are really starting to become more active now and some are becoming #grounded. Please call the @_BCT_ helpline on 0345 1300 228 if you find one. Use our quick #visual #guide to figure out if it's a #baby or #adult bats.org.uk/advice/help-iv…

If you do find a grounded #bat with full thick fur. It's probably an adult especially this early. To get it help please contact the @_BCT_ #volunteers on 0345 1300 228. #UKbats #helpline

We aren't at #pup season yet, but it is starting to warm and #bats may start to emerge. Some may be tired after a long winter and become grounded. People often mistake adults for babies due to the size and it being spring. Here's a quick easy guide.

Tomorrow we will be @NewsomeWild 's open day with a bat stall and our new interactive posters. Come along and say Hi if you're local to Newsome, Huddersfield.

@vickyweaver1975 With a stable temp and not too noisy. Where are you located?

Need help for this little bat. Tried the Bat Conservation Trust but theres nobody nearby. Vets are busy/closed. I've followed advice but need to take him somewhere soon as I think my cat may have caught him and that he is injured. #WYBATS