Kit Stoner
@kitstoner.bsky.social
Chief Executive of Bat Conservation Trust. Trustee of Environmental Investigations Agency and BatLife Europe. Views my own. She/her.
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🦇 Whether you're having a lazy and quiet Sunday morning or are on the go, our podcast BatChat is the best company. A new season is back and you can listen to the first episode in your usual platform or in your browser here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561/episo... .
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🦇 Whether you're having a lazy and quiet Sunday morning or are on the go, our podcast BatChat is the best company. A new season is back and you can listen to the first episode in your usual platform or in your browser here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561/episo... .
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The Housing Secretary has tabled a motion to reject @houseoflords.parliament.uk Amendment 40 (formerly Amendment 130). It is troubling that the Government continues to reject an amendment that is based on scientific evidence and would safeguard our local nature. act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
URGE YOUR MP to keep Amendment 40 in the Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons this week (week commencing 10 Nov). There is an opportunity to limit the damage the Bill will have but we need everyone to...
act.bats.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The Housing Secretary has tabled a motion to reject @houseoflords.parliament.uk Amendment 40 (formerly Amendment 130). It is troubling that the Government continues to reject an amendment that is based on scientific evidence and would safeguard our local nature. act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
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🦇 To celebrate Dara McAnulty's new book 'A Wild Child's Guide to Nature at Night' we've partnered up with Pan Macmillan - one lucky person will get the chance to win a copy of the book + a Family Membership with us.
To take part, just fill out this form : www.panmacmillan.com/a-wild-child...
To take part, just fill out this form : www.panmacmillan.com/a-wild-child...
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🦇 To celebrate Dara McAnulty's new book 'A Wild Child's Guide to Nature at Night' we've partnered up with Pan Macmillan - one lucky person will get the chance to win a copy of the book + a Family Membership with us.
To take part, just fill out this form : www.panmacmillan.com/a-wild-child...
To take part, just fill out this form : www.panmacmillan.com/a-wild-child...
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🦇 Are you highly organised, self-motivated, discreet and able to communicate clearly with a range of people? We are looking for a Finance Officer, preferably part-qualified or with proven experience in the not-for-profit sector.
Application deadline: 9am, 26 Sept:
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
Application deadline: 9am, 26 Sept:
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
Finance Officer - Jobs / Contracts - Bat Conservation Trust
Fixed-term (8 months), four to five days a weekSalary: £30,000-£33,000 pro rata
www.bats.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🦇 Are you highly organised, self-motivated, discreet and able to communicate clearly with a range of people? We are looking for a Finance Officer, preferably part-qualified or with proven experience in the not-for-profit sector.
Application deadline: 9am, 26 Sept:
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
Application deadline: 9am, 26 Sept:
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
It is good to hear this statement from Mary Creagh at #WildSummitUK: “Nature is the foundation of our prosperity.” @batconservation.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
It is good to hear this statement from Mary Creagh at #WildSummitUK: “Nature is the foundation of our prosperity.” @batconservation.bsky.social
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The final talk of #NatBatConf is by Paula Reason reflecting on 30 years of being a bat consultant #NatBatConf
September 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The final talk of #NatBatConf is by Paula Reason reflecting on 30 years of being a bat consultant #NatBatConf
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A call from Paula Reason to use professional judgement to make better decisions #NatBatConf
September 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A call from Paula Reason to use professional judgement to make better decisions #NatBatConf
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The preultimate talk of the #NatBatConf is Lucy Morrison from the University of Chester the BATMAN Project. Lucy is looking at Assessing the impact of Anthropogenic disturbance on the welfare of lesser horseshoe bats through non-invasive techniques www.chester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
September 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The preultimate talk of the #NatBatConf is Lucy Morrison from the University of Chester the BATMAN Project. Lucy is looking at Assessing the impact of Anthropogenic disturbance on the welfare of lesser horseshoe bats through non-invasive techniques www.chester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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The #NatBatConf 2025 conference photo. Thanks to all our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors (Thermal Vision and @wildlifeacoustics.com)
September 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The #NatBatConf 2025 conference photo. Thanks to all our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors (Thermal Vision and @wildlifeacoustics.com)
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Habitat destruction and fragmentation is driving biodiversity decline. Dillan Hoyt has been looking at the impact of fragmentation on bats in the model system of Panama canal with sampling happening 20 years apart! #NatBatConf
September 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Habitat destruction and fragmentation is driving biodiversity decline. Dillan Hoyt has been looking at the impact of fragmentation on bats in the model system of Panama canal with sampling happening 20 years apart! #NatBatConf
Congratulations to Conor Kelleher for winning the Pete Guest Award! 🦇🦇 #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Congratulations to Conor Kelleher for winning the Pete Guest Award! 🦇🦇 #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
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Dani Smith is joining the #NatBatConf remotely and sharing the findings from the Connect People and Landscapes in a changing climate funded by @lotterygoodcauses.bsky.social This partnership project is working with #farmers and surrounding communities. www.bats.org.uk/our-work/pro...
September 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Dani Smith is joining the #NatBatConf remotely and sharing the findings from the Connect People and Landscapes in a changing climate funded by @lotterygoodcauses.bsky.social This partnership project is working with #farmers and surrounding communities. www.bats.org.uk/our-work/pro...
Rochelle Kennedy (@bats-n-bugs.bsky.social) discussing whether mixed farming could be good for bats. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Rochelle Kennedy (@bats-n-bugs.bsky.social) discussing whether mixed farming could be good for bats. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
Our very own Naomi talking about B-attitudes! Presenting the results of a nationally representative survey to understand more about what people think of bats and why. @batconservation.bsky.social #NatBatConf
September 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Our very own Naomi talking about B-attitudes! Presenting the results of a nationally representative survey to understand more about what people think of bats and why. @batconservation.bsky.social #NatBatConf
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Next at the #NatBatConf is Charlotte Roemer from Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle looking at the fascinating topic of bat migration.
September 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Next at the #NatBatConf is Charlotte Roemer from Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle looking at the fascinating topic of bat migration.
Really interesting talk from Emily Hill - talking about the abundance and structure of Type-C social calls at a soprano pipistrelle maternity roost as juveniles become more independent. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Really interesting talk from Emily Hill - talking about the abundance and structure of Type-C social calls at a soprano pipistrelle maternity roost as juveniles become more independent. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
20% of the world’s plant biodiversity is only found on islands. The proportion is even higher for reptiles and bats. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
20% of the world’s plant biodiversity is only found on islands. The proportion is even higher for reptiles and bats. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
Excited to hear from our keynote speaker today…. @ricardorocha1135.bsky.social - first up this morning speaking about using genomics to inform bat conservation under global change. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Excited to hear from our keynote speaker today…. @ricardorocha1135.bsky.social - first up this morning speaking about using genomics to inform bat conservation under global change. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
And we’re off! #NatBatConf2025 is declared open! @batconservation.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
And we’re off! #NatBatConf2025 is declared open! @batconservation.bsky.social
Had lunch with the lovely Anne Youngman today, and saw her medal from the 100k ultra marathon that she ran to raise funds for @batconservation.bsky.social! There is still time to donate and it’s a risk free investment as you know she’s already completed the challenge! 😁🦇
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July 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Had lunch with the lovely Anne Youngman today, and saw her medal from the 100k ultra marathon that she ran to raise funds for @batconservation.bsky.social! There is still time to donate and it’s a risk free investment as you know she’s already completed the challenge! 😁🦇
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So many #butterflies (and #bees and other insects) in the front garden today! 🦋🐝 @savebutterflies.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
So many #butterflies (and #bees and other insects) in the front garden today! 🦋🐝 @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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🦇We are still looking for a Biodiversity Training Officer to support with developing, delivering, improving and promoting both in-person and online training to the woodland and built environment sectors.
Deadline for applications is this Monday, 14 July at 9am.
Deadline for applications is this Monday, 14 July at 9am.
Biodiversity Training Officer - Jobs / Contracts - Bat Conservation Trust
Part-time (30 hrs/week), 12 months fixed term
www.bats.org.uk
July 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🦇We are still looking for a Biodiversity Training Officer to support with developing, delivering, improving and promoting both in-person and online training to the woodland and built environment sectors.
Deadline for applications is this Monday, 14 July at 9am.
Deadline for applications is this Monday, 14 July at 9am.
Looking forward to joining the panel on biodiversity on Friday afternoon! 🙂🦇 @bylinefestival.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social
3 DAYS TO GO!
Don’t forget to get your tickets for Byline Festival this weekend.
An unforgettable weekend with like-minded people.
An oasis in a chaotic and worrying world.
Full programme & tickets
bylinefestival.com
Don’t forget to get your tickets for Byline Festival this weekend.
An unforgettable weekend with like-minded people.
An oasis in a chaotic and worrying world.
Full programme & tickets
bylinefestival.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Looking forward to joining the panel on biodiversity on Friday afternoon! 🙂🦇 @bylinefestival.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social
The bumbles are loving the lavender! @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The bumbles are loving the lavender! @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social