Installed my Bat Box
Installed my Bat BoxIt's 3m high just inside the Barn entrance. The door (well there isn't one!) is higher than the box so well seen with easy access.
Don't know how long before it will attract any, could take up to 18 month's and to be honest, there's so many more natural places around here for them, it's a 50/50 !! [center][/center] Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: Installed my Bat BoxDo they get in through the slot at the bottom?
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Re: Installed my Bat BoxYes Mo.
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Re: Installed my Bat BoxOnce they are in, do they fall out again?
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Re: Installed my Bat BoxHi Ilona,
No, they cling on to the little horizontal slots. Could get up to 20 or more in the one pictured. We already have Bats flitting around every night, so the more the merrier !! Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: Installed my Bat BoxClare was only saying last night that while she was sitting out in the courtyard that there were lots more bats than we usually have.
They all seem to roost, if thats the correct terminology, in our roof and some in the barns. We did find a baby long eared one the other year on the floor of the stable and a man that specialises in saving bats came and got it, but it was too young and didnt survive which was a pity.
Re: Installed my Bat BoxThat's a shame Gwen, but nice to know there are people who care specifically for Bats. Many are petrified of them and I guess they aren't the most attractive of Garden Visitors !!
I wasn't aware until I did quite a bit of research that there are 17 species of Bats in this Country. It would be interesting to know the reason for Clare's observation - maybe just climate or perhaps they've just found somewhere especially nice. Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: Installed my Bat BoxNice one Richard.
Interestingly, this month's speaker at our local beekeepers' meeting was the area bee inspector. His talk was on keeping bees in Ireland, where he has a few hives that he only visits once a year. Seeing as he isn't on hand, he leaves them very much just to get on with it, so it can be a bit hit or miss. He showed us some picture of a hive he returned to that had been taken over by bats and as in UK, in Ireland bats are protected so he had to just leave them put. Michael
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They're protected in England too! It is illegal to interfere with a breeding site. Wish they'd do it for more creatures. |
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