UK Bat Week

Here you will find the content the Wild at Home team has created for UK Bat Week 2020.

YouTube videos
Percy the pipistrelle has been in care with Hampshire Bat Carer, Frances Morris. We join him at the end of his rehabilitation journey to say goodbye as Percy undertakes his examination to rejoin the outdoor bat world.
Bats are like marmite- you either love them or hate them. Here at Wild Ideas, we love them! And we want to tell you why bats are amazing creatures. So, we’re going to bust some bat myths!
Bats are wild creatures and their care is almost always undertaken in the hope of a successful release. Not all bats are able to be rehabilitated and may stay in care if they are generally healthy and able to live a good life. The release is the final stage of successful care and treatment for a fit and healthy bat.

Here Claire Andrews of CA Ecology in Hampshire talks us through the bittersweet process of saying goodbye to these gorgeous guests. Thank you to CA Ecology for kind permission to publish their footage. http://www.caecology.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/CAecologybat
The Grey Long-eared Bat (Plecotus austriacus) is one of the UK’s most threatened s.pecies, living along a thin coastal strip of Southern England. With massive losses of the grasslands on which they rely, there could be as few as 1,000 individuals left. Find out more about this incredible tiny flying mammal and what you can do to help with its conservation.

Edited and produced by Alex Collins.
Blogs
What is a Bat?
Britain’s rarest: The Greater mouse-eared bat
What is Echolocation?
Echolocation: Expanded
Bat Rescue: An interview with Amber
What is a bat group and why should I join?
Craft
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? Bat themed bookmarks! ? Step 1. Cut the corner/s from the bottom corners of your envelope, ensure they're large enough to fit onto the book Step 2. Tape the unsealed flap so that it is now secured to the corner Step 3. Using your corner as a guide, cut two pieces of card the same size. This adds stability to your bookmark. Step 4a. (The cartoon bat) Stick one of the card shapes onto the front of your corner. Draw and cut out the wings and ears. Stick these onto the back of the bookmark. Once stuck, apply the other piece of card onto the back of the bat. This adds an extra layer of protection onto the wings and ears. Colouring and design is whatever colours you'd like (see image 7 for my idea). Step 4b. (The bat and moon) Stick the front and back corners onto the envelope. Colour both sides in black. On the front of your bookmark draw a circle for the moon and a bat shape going over it. Colour in as you wish and add any constellations or patterns of your choice. (Image 8 for my idea) Step 5. Leave the bookmarks to dry before using them. This will prevent damage to your books. #craft #diy #bookmark #diybookmark #familyfun #naturethemed #naturecrafts #art #WildIdeasUK #batweek #wildlifeconservation #batconservation #bat #bats #halloweencraft #halloween

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