By Chris Wyver – GWCT Placement student. Considered one of the most endangered bats in western Europe, the barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus) has been recorded, albeit in small numbers, in central and southern England and Wales. The barbastelle is a
The Greater and Lesser Horseshoe Bat
The UK, is home to two of the five European horseshoe bat species: the greater horseshoe (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) and lesser horseshoe (Rhinolophus hipposideros). Both species behave in a somewhat stereotypical way, preferring to hibernate in caves and perching upside-down with
Pipistrelles of Great Britain
If you’re taking an evening stroll during the warm summer months and see a glimpse of an erratic yet agile bundle of brown fur whizz past you then chances are you’ve encountered a common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus). Notably the commonest