Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group
@norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social
We are a registered charity that works to help protect, conserve and raise the awareness of bats in Norfolk.
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Save the dates!
Our winter talks will recommence in January at the Sprowston Diamond Centre. First up Wednesday 14th January Helen Booth, Water Voles - a Landscape Perspective
Then Friday 23rd January Dave Appleton, Bats About Moths - Celebrating the Wonder and Diversity of Norfolk's Moths.
Our winter talks will recommence in January at the Sprowston Diamond Centre. First up Wednesday 14th January Helen Booth, Water Voles - a Landscape Perspective
Then Friday 23rd January Dave Appleton, Bats About Moths - Celebrating the Wonder and Diversity of Norfolk's Moths.
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Time for a new bat 🦇 themed top? Check out the full range of tops and totes here: bats.teemill.com PS To receive before Xmas order by 21st December for UK, 🎅🎁🔔🦇
December 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Time for a new bat 🦇 themed top? Check out the full range of tops and totes here: bats.teemill.com PS To receive before Xmas order by 21st December for UK, 🎅🎁🔔🦇
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Artificial lighting at night (ALAN) can have detrimental impact on bats, other wildlife and people too. Our website is full of information about ways to reduce this impact. #bats 🦇 #ALAN #lightpollution
www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...
www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...
Lighting - Threats to bats - Bat Conservation Trust
Bats are nocturnal animals that have adapted to a life in darkness, partly to avoid predation during daylight hours from bird of prey species such as sp...
www.bats.org.uk
December 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Artificial lighting at night (ALAN) can have detrimental impact on bats, other wildlife and people too. Our website is full of information about ways to reduce this impact. #bats 🦇 #ALAN #lightpollution
www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...
www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...
Save the dates!
Our winter talks will recommence in January at the Sprowston Diamond Centre. First up Wednesday 14th January Helen Booth, Water Voles - a Landscape Perspective
Then Friday 23rd January Dave Appleton, Bats About Moths - Celebrating the Wonder and Diversity of Norfolk's Moths.
Our winter talks will recommence in January at the Sprowston Diamond Centre. First up Wednesday 14th January Helen Booth, Water Voles - a Landscape Perspective
Then Friday 23rd January Dave Appleton, Bats About Moths - Celebrating the Wonder and Diversity of Norfolk's Moths.
December 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Save the dates!
Our winter talks will recommence in January at the Sprowston Diamond Centre. First up Wednesday 14th January Helen Booth, Water Voles - a Landscape Perspective
Then Friday 23rd January Dave Appleton, Bats About Moths - Celebrating the Wonder and Diversity of Norfolk's Moths.
Our winter talks will recommence in January at the Sprowston Diamond Centre. First up Wednesday 14th January Helen Booth, Water Voles - a Landscape Perspective
Then Friday 23rd January Dave Appleton, Bats About Moths - Celebrating the Wonder and Diversity of Norfolk's Moths.
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🦇 news!
"Bats bend the usual rules of aging."
#bats #lovebats #conservation #nature
phys.org/news/2025-12...
"Bats bend the usual rules of aging."
#bats #lovebats #conservation #nature
phys.org/news/2025-12...
Bat study shows motherhood comes with a cost, but not for all
Is it better to have children early or later in life, and does parenthood accelerate aging? Researchers at University College Dublin and the University of Bristol have tackled these questions by study...
phys.org
December 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🦇 news!
"Bats bend the usual rules of aging."
#bats #lovebats #conservation #nature
phys.org/news/2025-12...
"Bats bend the usual rules of aging."
#bats #lovebats #conservation #nature
phys.org/news/2025-12...
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Lots of great new OA 🦇 research 📄 published recently that provide valuable insights into different aspects of bat responses to natural and man-made elements of the #environment. Whilst these may not seem particularly "exciting" they provide crucial evidence to aid bat conservation.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Lots of great new OA 🦇 research 📄 published recently that provide valuable insights into different aspects of bat responses to natural and man-made elements of the #environment. Whilst these may not seem particularly "exciting" they provide crucial evidence to aid bat conservation.
🧵 below
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What’s in the *bird* box? 🪺 🐦
A colony of Daubenton’s #bats! 🦇
They don’t read the labels! Lots of bats using “bird” boxes.
Popped lid back on & left in peace. Monitoring under (bird & bat) licences.
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@mammalsociety.bsky.social
@ptes-org.bsky.social
A colony of Daubenton’s #bats! 🦇
They don’t read the labels! Lots of bats using “bird” boxes.
Popped lid back on & left in peace. Monitoring under (bird & bat) licences.
@batconservation.bsky.social
@mammalsociety.bsky.social
@ptes-org.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
What’s in the *bird* box? 🪺 🐦
A colony of Daubenton’s #bats! 🦇
They don’t read the labels! Lots of bats using “bird” boxes.
Popped lid back on & left in peace. Monitoring under (bird & bat) licences.
@batconservation.bsky.social
@mammalsociety.bsky.social
@ptes-org.bsky.social
A colony of Daubenton’s #bats! 🦇
They don’t read the labels! Lots of bats using “bird” boxes.
Popped lid back on & left in peace. Monitoring under (bird & bat) licences.
@batconservation.bsky.social
@mammalsociety.bsky.social
@ptes-org.bsky.social
Thank you so much to everyone who came to our social last night, what a fabulous fun filled evening! (And special thanks to Abi for taking the lead organising.)
November 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Thank you so much to everyone who came to our social last night, what a fabulous fun filled evening! (And special thanks to Abi for taking the lead organising.)
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🦇 Did you know that bats don't roost in the same place all year around? Find more about bat roosts: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🦇 Did you know that bats don't roost in the same place all year around? Find more about bat roosts: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...
There will be a small number of tickets available on the door at 6pm. 🦇
It's not too late to book a ticket for Saturday's social. Join us with live music from Clark & Zuppardi, Chip Buckets, quiz, games and of course the bar will be open! 6pm Swanton Morley Village Hall. www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?
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November 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
There will be a small number of tickets available on the door at 6pm. 🦇
It's not too late to book a ticket for Saturday's social. Join us with live music from Clark & Zuppardi, Chip Buckets, quiz, games and of course the bar will be open! 6pm Swanton Morley Village Hall. www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?
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November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It's not too late to book a ticket for Saturday's social. Join us with live music from Clark & Zuppardi, Chip Buckets, quiz, games and of course the bar will be open! 6pm Swanton Morley Village Hall. www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?
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A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
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Have you listened to the latest episode of our #BatChat #Podcast?
There are 6 previous seasons of the podcast you can listen to here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561
There are 6 previous seasons of the podcast you can listen to here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Have you listened to the latest episode of our #BatChat #Podcast?
There are 6 previous seasons of the podcast you can listen to here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561
There are 6 previous seasons of the podcast you can listen to here: batchat.buzzsprout.com/680561
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What effect do beavers really have on plants, birds, bats and insects?
#TheLodgeCast is back with a new series exploring the fascinating relationships between beavers and these species groups 🎙️
New episodes every Wednesday starting tomorrow, Nov 26.
#TheLodgeCast is back with a new series exploring the fascinating relationships between beavers and these species groups 🎙️
New episodes every Wednesday starting tomorrow, Nov 26.
November 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
What effect do beavers really have on plants, birds, bats and insects?
#TheLodgeCast is back with a new series exploring the fascinating relationships between beavers and these species groups 🎙️
New episodes every Wednesday starting tomorrow, Nov 26.
#TheLodgeCast is back with a new series exploring the fascinating relationships between beavers and these species groups 🎙️
New episodes every Wednesday starting tomorrow, Nov 26.
Halloween, Christmas and Bats. Free talk from @batconservation.bsky.social Tuesday 2nd December. Book your tickets here:
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www.tickettailor.com/events/bctev...
Select tickets – Halloween, Christmas, and Bats – Zoom
Halloween, Christmas, and Bats – Zoom, Tue 2 Dec 2025 - Join us to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, and Bats!
A FREE talk exploring the link between bats and our favourite winter holidays. Book your s...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Halloween, Christmas and Bats. Free talk from @batconservation.bsky.social Tuesday 2nd December. Book your tickets here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/bctev...
www.tickettailor.com/events/bctev...
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🦇 #NationalTreeWeek celebrates its 50th year and it starts today! Around three quarters of British bat species are known to roost in trees. Trees also provide shelter and attract a diverse range of insect species for bats to feed on! Learn more: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🦇 #NationalTreeWeek celebrates its 50th year and it starts today! Around three quarters of British bat species are known to roost in trees. Trees also provide shelter and attract a diverse range of insect species for bats to feed on! Learn more: www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...
This time next week will be our Christmas social. Make sure you come and join the fun! Everyone's favourite game Scoff the Moth will be back, or if games aren't your thing grab a drink and just enjoy music from Clark and Zuppardi. Get your tickets: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?
November 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This time next week will be our Christmas social. Make sure you come and join the fun! Everyone's favourite game Scoff the Moth will be back, or if games aren't your thing grab a drink and just enjoy music from Clark and Zuppardi. Get your tickets: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?
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Massive influx of Natterer’s bats at valley level marks the official start of hibernation season (last week they were still swarming). And the cherry on top was the return of Z0266, a bat ringed as an adult in 2005. That makes four 21+ year old 🦇 still turning up ( @johnaltringham.bsky.social )
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Massive influx of Natterer’s bats at valley level marks the official start of hibernation season (last week they were still swarming). And the cherry on top was the return of Z0266, a bat ringed as an adult in 2005. That makes four 21+ year old 🦇 still turning up ( @johnaltringham.bsky.social )
Christmas shopping? Can you help us raise money for bat conservation in Norfolk. If you shop via Easy Fundraising we get a donation and it costs you nothing but the time to click. Please support us: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Christmas shopping? Can you help us raise money for bat conservation in Norfolk. If you shop via Easy Fundraising we get a donation and it costs you nothing but the time to click. Please support us: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...
Our battling bats are getting warmed up and ready for the Roost Races next Saturday evening! Who will you be betting on? Stanley, the speeding Serotine? Or Babs, the bustling Barbastelle?! 🦇
Grab your trickets for fun and festivity on 29th November! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?
Grab your trickets for fun and festivity on 29th November! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Our battling bats are getting warmed up and ready for the Roost Races next Saturday evening! Who will you be betting on? Stanley, the speeding Serotine? Or Babs, the bustling Barbastelle?! 🦇
Grab your trickets for fun and festivity on 29th November! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?
Grab your trickets for fun and festivity on 29th November! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95684?
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A group of bats can be called a colony, a cauldron, or even a cloud. But with over 1,500 bat species worldwide (and 18 here in the UK!), we think it’s time to get a little more imaginative.
Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat .
Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat .
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A group of bats can be called a colony, a cauldron, or even a cloud. But with over 1,500 bat species worldwide (and 18 here in the UK!), we think it’s time to get a little more imaginative.
Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat .
Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat .
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Scientists pinpoint single gene responsible for initiating winter behaviour of mammals @uofglasgow.bsky.social
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www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Scientists pinpoint single gene responsible for initiating winter behaviour of mammals
As the days continue to get shorter scientists have made a significant step in understanding exactly what makes mammals exhibit seasonal behaviours like hibernation and migration
www.gla.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Scientists pinpoint single gene responsible for initiating winter behaviour of mammals @uofglasgow.bsky.social
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
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Bugs Matter citizen science survey report by Buglife shows an ongoing insect decline. The UK's 18 resident bat species all feed on insects.
www.buglife.org.uk/news/new-dat...
www.buglife.org.uk/news/new-dat...
Buglife News ~ New data suggest that insect life continues to decline, despite a hot summer
Read more of our latest news related to invertebrates, insects and bugs.
www.buglife.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Bugs Matter citizen science survey report by Buglife shows an ongoing insect decline. The UK's 18 resident bat species all feed on insects.
www.buglife.org.uk/news/new-dat...
www.buglife.org.uk/news/new-dat...
Was it really 2018 when we last did harp trap races? Definitely time for some more fun. Come along and join in, or just come along and spectate! Get your tickets for our seasonal social: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Was it really 2018 when we last did harp trap races? Definitely time for some more fun. Come along and join in, or just come along and spectate! Get your tickets for our seasonal social: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?
Ever put up a harp trap? 🦇 We'll be racing to put them up at our next social. For once the ground will be level & there won't be a lake nearby! Get your tickets now: www.trybooking.com/uk/FLOE
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Ever put up a harp trap? 🦇 We'll be racing to put them up at our next social. For once the ground will be level & there won't be a lake nearby! Get your tickets now: www.trybooking.com/uk/FLOE