This photo is of Rose a noctule bat who was too badly injured to be released but now lives happily with the Group and makes regular guest appearances at school talks and other educational events.
If you have found an injured or grounded bat or need practical advice regarding bats please contact the national bat helpline on 0345 1300 228 We aim to answer all calls to the helpline immediately, but it is a free service run by volunteers and occasionally your call might go to an answer phone. We will be in touch as soon as possible so please leave a contact name and telephone number. A grounded bat will almost certainly need help. If you are awaiting a response and you feel it would be better for the bat to be moved somewhere safe you can help us by following this procedure.
We will be in touch as soon as possible with further guidance or to collect the bat for further care What should I do if bats roost in my house?If you have any concerns about bats in you house or are planning work which may affect a bat roost please contact the Bat Conservation Trust on 0345 1300 228, who carry out all the licencing checks for Natural England (the licencing body) or check out the websites www.bats.org.uk or www.naturalengland.org.uk for free advice. Bats found whilst carrying out development or building work: Initially you should stop work then contact Bat Conservation Trust on 0345 1300 228 for free advice.
Here a number of brown long-eared bats that were temporarily in captivity whilst works took place on the loft that is their roost. N.B removal of bats from the roost was carried out by a licenced bat-worker under guidance from Natural England.
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