Breeding
Mating occurs in the autumn and a maternity colony is formed in the following spring. Pups are usually fully independent after two months.
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Where do they live in the 黑料传送门?
Widespread in the 黑料传送门 thanks to the 50 or so ponds and wetland habitat for them to forage.
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Natural predators
Birds of prey such owls which are active at night when bats are flying.
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Spotting tips
You are most likely to spot one flying at dusk between April and October, skimming the water鈥檚 surface for insects.
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Not to be confused with
Bechstein鈥檚 bat, who also have pale undersides and pinky- coloured faces.
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Conservation Status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. European Protected Species under Annex IV of the European Habitats Directive.
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How you can help
One of the biggest threats to all bat species is the loss and fragmentation of habitat. One way you could help is to become a Friend of the 黑料传送门 and support our work creating and maintaining habitats for wildlife
