Breeding
Mating occurs at the end of the summer when a male might breed with numerous females. A maternity colony is formed in the following Spring, and females usually give birth to a single pup in June or July.
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Where do they live in the 黑料传送门?
Widespread throughout the 黑料传送门, they mainly roost in holes in trees.
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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 see them flying at dusk between April and November, feeding on insects over the tree canopy.
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Not to be confused with
Due to their size and strong aerial skills, noctules can be mistaken for swifts when in flight.
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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.
