Bats without Borders (BwB)
@batswborders.bsky.social
BwB is dedicated to conserving bats, biodiversity and healthy ecosystems within southern Africa’s changing landscape.
Conservation | Applied Research | Capacity Strengthening | Engagement 🦇 🦇 🦇
Conservation | Applied Research | Capacity Strengthening | Engagement 🦇 🦇 🦇
🌟 2 weeks to go! 🌟
#WingedWednesday #webinar with Pipat Soisook:
'Saving the Endemic Hipposideros pendlebury'
📅 Wednesday 26th November
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 1pm UK | 8am EDT
🌍⏰ Please note time change for those in regions using DST
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
📸 Pipat Soisook
#WingedWednesday #webinar with Pipat Soisook:
'Saving the Endemic Hipposideros pendlebury'
📅 Wednesday 26th November
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 1pm UK | 8am EDT
🌍⏰ Please note time change for those in regions using DST
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
📸 Pipat Soisook
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🌟 2 weeks to go! 🌟
#WingedWednesday #webinar with Pipat Soisook:
'Saving the Endemic Hipposideros pendlebury'
📅 Wednesday 26th November
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 1pm UK | 8am EDT
🌍⏰ Please note time change for those in regions using DST
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
📸 Pipat Soisook
#WingedWednesday #webinar with Pipat Soisook:
'Saving the Endemic Hipposideros pendlebury'
📅 Wednesday 26th November
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 1pm UK | 8am EDT
🌍⏰ Please note time change for those in regions using DST
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
📸 Pipat Soisook
Grant deadline - get in quick!
Attention researchers: apply by November 15th for the Q4 Wildlife Acoustics Grant and secure bioacoustics tools to conduct your 2026 research and conservation projects! #bioacoustics
Apply now: www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program
Apply now: www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Grant deadline - get in quick!
You don’t need a lab coat to be a scientist! 🦇
This #WorldScienceDay, help us monitor fruit bats across southern #Africa.
Join our community science project today—use the #COREO app to record roosts— and make a real difference! 🌍
#CommunityScience #BatScience #AfricanBats #Conservation
This #WorldScienceDay, help us monitor fruit bats across southern #Africa.
Join our community science project today—use the #COREO app to record roosts— and make a real difference! 🌍
#CommunityScience #BatScience #AfricanBats #Conservation
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
You don’t need a lab coat to be a scientist! 🦇
This #WorldScienceDay, help us monitor fruit bats across southern #Africa.
Join our community science project today—use the #COREO app to record roosts— and make a real difference! 🌍
#CommunityScience #BatScience #AfricanBats #Conservation
This #WorldScienceDay, help us monitor fruit bats across southern #Africa.
Join our community science project today—use the #COREO app to record roosts— and make a real difference! 🌍
#CommunityScience #BatScience #AfricanBats #Conservation
COMING SOON... our November #wingedwednesday #webinar 🦇
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
⏰ *Please note* for those in regions with clock changes: the webinar remains at 3pm southern African time but will vary for others - for example, the UK is now 1pm
#bats #savebats #thailand
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
⏰ *Please note* for those in regions with clock changes: the webinar remains at 3pm southern African time but will vary for others - for example, the UK is now 1pm
#bats #savebats #thailand
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
COMING SOON... our November #wingedwednesday #webinar 🦇
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
⏰ *Please note* for those in regions with clock changes: the webinar remains at 3pm southern African time but will vary for others - for example, the UK is now 1pm
#bats #savebats #thailand
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
⏰ *Please note* for those in regions with clock changes: the webinar remains at 3pm southern African time but will vary for others - for example, the UK is now 1pm
#bats #savebats #thailand
Bats are not just for Halloween but it is a great time of
year to show support!
This Halloween, we challenge you to a Bat Match...
Donate what you spend on sweets and treats this year to Bats without Borders to help bat conservation in southern Africa:
donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
year to show support!
This Halloween, we challenge you to a Bat Match...
Donate what you spend on sweets and treats this year to Bats without Borders to help bat conservation in southern Africa:
donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Bats are not just for Halloween but it is a great time of
year to show support!
This Halloween, we challenge you to a Bat Match...
Donate what you spend on sweets and treats this year to Bats without Borders to help bat conservation in southern Africa:
donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
year to show support!
This Halloween, we challenge you to a Bat Match...
Donate what you spend on sweets and treats this year to Bats without Borders to help bat conservation in southern Africa:
donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
This #Halloween week, celebrate these symbols of Halloween by showing #bats some love 🧡🖤
Helen Taylor-Boyd is challenging you to match what you spend on sweets and treats this year with a donation to help real bats! 🦇
Helen Taylor-Boyd is challenging you to match what you spend on sweets and treats this year with a donation to help real bats! 🦇
Helen Taylor-Boyd is fundraising for Bats without Borders
Make a donation and help me reach my fundraising target with Give as you Live Donate.
donate.giveasyoulive.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This #Halloween week, celebrate these symbols of Halloween by showing #bats some love 🧡🖤
Helen Taylor-Boyd is challenging you to match what you spend on sweets and treats this year with a donation to help real bats! 🦇
Helen Taylor-Boyd is challenging you to match what you spend on sweets and treats this year with a donation to help real bats! 🦇
🌟 1 week to go! 🌟
We are looking forward to our #wingedwednesday #webinar about Laura Torrent's work on the taxonomy and ecological roles of bats in Equatorial Guinea!
📅 Wednesday 22nd October
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
📸 Joxerra Aihartza
We are looking forward to our #wingedwednesday #webinar about Laura Torrent's work on the taxonomy and ecological roles of bats in Equatorial Guinea!
📅 Wednesday 22nd October
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
📸 Joxerra Aihartza
October 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🌟 1 week to go! 🌟
We are looking forward to our #wingedwednesday #webinar about Laura Torrent's work on the taxonomy and ecological roles of bats in Equatorial Guinea!
📅 Wednesday 22nd October
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
📸 Joxerra Aihartza
We are looking forward to our #wingedwednesday #webinar about Laura Torrent's work on the taxonomy and ecological roles of bats in Equatorial Guinea!
📅 Wednesday 22nd October
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
📸 Joxerra Aihartza
Don't forget about our upcoming #WingedWednesday #webinar with Laura Torrent on 22nd October!
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
October 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Don't forget about our upcoming #WingedWednesday #webinar with Laura Torrent on 22nd October!
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
COMING SOON... #WingedWednesday #webinar!
On 22nd October, we are happy to host Laura Torrent's webinar: 'What have we learned about Equatorial Guinea's bats - and what remains a mystery?'
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: lnkd.in/eTsz5eyQ
On 22nd October, we are happy to host Laura Torrent's webinar: 'What have we learned about Equatorial Guinea's bats - and what remains a mystery?'
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: lnkd.in/eTsz5eyQ
October 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
COMING SOON... #WingedWednesday #webinar!
On 22nd October, we are happy to host Laura Torrent's webinar: 'What have we learned about Equatorial Guinea's bats - and what remains a mystery?'
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: lnkd.in/eTsz5eyQ
On 22nd October, we are happy to host Laura Torrent's webinar: 'What have we learned about Equatorial Guinea's bats - and what remains a mystery?'
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: lnkd.in/eTsz5eyQ
Be a Bat Hero! 🦇
Next week on September 11th we are holding 2 more sessions, hosted by Helen Taylor Boyd, on how to become a community fundraiser for southern African bats!
You can choose from a 2pm or 6pm slot.
Sign up via EventBrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
Next week on September 11th we are holding 2 more sessions, hosted by Helen Taylor Boyd, on how to become a community fundraiser for southern African bats!
You can choose from a 2pm or 6pm slot.
Sign up via EventBrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
September 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Be a Bat Hero! 🦇
Next week on September 11th we are holding 2 more sessions, hosted by Helen Taylor Boyd, on how to become a community fundraiser for southern African bats!
You can choose from a 2pm or 6pm slot.
Sign up via EventBrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
Next week on September 11th we are holding 2 more sessions, hosted by Helen Taylor Boyd, on how to become a community fundraiser for southern African bats!
You can choose from a 2pm or 6pm slot.
Sign up via EventBrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
🗣️ ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️
Postponement of Winged Wednesday Webinar 24th September
Liam Maguire's webinar will not go ahead on the date previously advertised but we hope to reschedule the session in the coming weeks so keep an eye out 👀 for a new date and time... 🦇
Postponement of Winged Wednesday Webinar 24th September
Liam Maguire's webinar will not go ahead on the date previously advertised but we hope to reschedule the session in the coming weeks so keep an eye out 👀 for a new date and time... 🦇
September 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🗣️ ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️
Postponement of Winged Wednesday Webinar 24th September
Liam Maguire's webinar will not go ahead on the date previously advertised but we hope to reschedule the session in the coming weeks so keep an eye out 👀 for a new date and time... 🦇
Postponement of Winged Wednesday Webinar 24th September
Liam Maguire's webinar will not go ahead on the date previously advertised but we hope to reschedule the session in the coming weeks so keep an eye out 👀 for a new date and time... 🦇
Share your #EcoOopsies to give everyone a giggle and a chance to win a Song Meter Micro 2!
Fieldwork isn’t for the faint of heart, but it sure makes for great stories! Whether you’ve come face-to-face with a bear en route to a warbler nest, been bested by decoys, or triggered a guano avalanche inside a bat roost, we know you have a story to tell. #EcoOopsies
Tell us yours: bit.ly/3GDa14E
Tell us yours: bit.ly/3GDa14E
August 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Share your #EcoOopsies to give everyone a giggle and a chance to win a Song Meter Micro 2!
Reposted by Bats without Borders (BwB)
🦇 These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle — and even share dinner: www.sciencenews.org/article/carn...
These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle — and even share dinner
Infrared cameras in Costa Rica revealed that the world’s largest carnivorous bat maintains close social bonds through wing wraps and prey sharing.
www.sciencenews.org
August 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🦇 These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle — and even share dinner: www.sciencenews.org/article/carn...
COMING SOON... #WingedWednesday #webinar! 🦇
On 24th September, we’re delighted to host Liam Maguire to discuss the ecology and ecophysiology of bat migration 🦇
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
@batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
On 24th September, we’re delighted to host Liam Maguire to discuss the ecology and ecophysiology of bat migration 🦇
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
@batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
COMING SOON... #WingedWednesday #webinar! 🦇
On 24th September, we’re delighted to host Liam Maguire to discuss the ecology and ecophysiology of bat migration 🦇
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
@batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
On 24th September, we’re delighted to host Liam Maguire to discuss the ecology and ecophysiology of bat migration 🦇
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
@batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
Be a #Bat Hero! Would you like to learn how to fundraise for bat conservation in southern Africa? Why not join us for an online event to find out more about community fundraising for us. There are 4 sessions across 2 dates - 21st August and 11th September.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
August 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Be a #Bat Hero! Would you like to learn how to fundraise for bat conservation in southern Africa? Why not join us for an online event to find out more about community fundraising for us. There are 4 sessions across 2 dates - 21st August and 11th September.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
Join our next #WingedWednesday #webinar! 🦇
Delighted to host Cesária Victória Huó an early career professional from #Mozambique.
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
#bats #vocalisation @batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
Delighted to host Cesária Victória Huó an early career professional from #Mozambique.
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
#bats #vocalisation @batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Join our next #WingedWednesday #webinar! 🦇
Delighted to host Cesária Victória Huó an early career professional from #Mozambique.
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
#bats #vocalisation @batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
Delighted to host Cesária Victória Huó an early career professional from #Mozambique.
Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT
Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
#bats #vocalisation @batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
Excited for our #WingedWednesday webinar tomorrow! 🦇🌡️
Find out more and catch up on previous webinars, visit: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
Find out more and catch up on previous webinars, visit: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
June 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Excited for our #WingedWednesday webinar tomorrow! 🦇🌡️
Find out more and catch up on previous webinars, visit: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
Find out more and catch up on previous webinars, visit: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
NEXT WEDNESDAY Oli Aylen, will be the next speaker in our #WingedWednesday webinar series.
2pm southern African time (1pm GMT | 9am EDT) May 28th by
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
2pm southern African time (1pm GMT | 9am EDT) May 28th by
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
May 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
NEXT WEDNESDAY Oli Aylen, will be the next speaker in our #WingedWednesday webinar series.
2pm southern African time (1pm GMT | 9am EDT) May 28th by
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
2pm southern African time (1pm GMT | 9am EDT) May 28th by
🔗 www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html
Join us TOMORROW for Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025!!
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Susan Tsang @batgirlsusan.bsky.social! We can't wait for this inspiring webinar @gbatnet.bsky.social #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequalityTickets are available via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ejHc4Jjg
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Susan Tsang @batgirlsusan.bsky.social! We can't wait for this inspiring webinar @gbatnet.bsky.social #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequalityTickets are available via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ejHc4Jjg
February 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Join us TOMORROW for Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025!!
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Susan Tsang @batgirlsusan.bsky.social! We can't wait for this inspiring webinar @gbatnet.bsky.social #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequalityTickets are available via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ejHc4Jjg
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Susan Tsang @batgirlsusan.bsky.social! We can't wait for this inspiring webinar @gbatnet.bsky.social #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequalityTickets are available via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ejHc4Jjg
3 DAYS TO GO..... for our online Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025 webinar - OPEN TO ALL- Wednesday 26th February.
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Abby Rutrough! #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Abby Rutrough! #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
February 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
3 DAYS TO GO..... for our online Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025 webinar - OPEN TO ALL- Wednesday 26th February.
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Abby Rutrough! #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Abby Rutrough! #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
4 DAY COUNTDOWN
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Professor Liliana Dávalos! Find out about @gbatnet.bsky.social and the leadership team. #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality #GlobalBatNetwork
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Professor Liliana Dávalos! Find out about @gbatnet.bsky.social and the leadership team. #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality #GlobalBatNetwork
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
February 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
4 DAY COUNTDOWN
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Professor Liliana Dávalos! Find out about @gbatnet.bsky.social and the leadership team. #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality #GlobalBatNetwork
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Professor Liliana Dávalos! Find out about @gbatnet.bsky.social and the leadership team. #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality #GlobalBatNetwork
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025!!
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Nancy Simmons! FREE tickets are flying out the door, so get yours soon to join this inspiring webinar on 26th February (next Wednesday) with the GBatNet leaders.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Nancy Simmons! FREE tickets are flying out the door, so get yours soon to join this inspiring webinar on 26th February (next Wednesday) with the GBatNet leaders.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
February 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025!!
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Nancy Simmons! FREE tickets are flying out the door, so get yours soon to join this inspiring webinar on 26th February (next Wednesday) with the GBatNet leaders.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Nancy Simmons! FREE tickets are flying out the door, so get yours soon to join this inspiring webinar on 26th February (next Wednesday) with the GBatNet leaders.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
ONE WEEK TO GO!!!! Book now to meet the the inspiring #GBatNet leaders for our Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025 webinar next Wednesday 26th Feb.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
February 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
ONE WEEK TO GO!!!! Book now to meet the the inspiring #GBatNet leaders for our Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025 webinar next Wednesday 26th Feb.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...
Happy 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science'!
We're delighted to announce our 3rd Women in Bat Science event #WiBS2025 - this year you'll get the chance to meet the GBN leadership team and find out more about the great work being carried out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
We're delighted to announce our 3rd Women in Bat Science event #WiBS2025 - this year you'll get the chance to meet the GBN leadership team and find out more about the great work being carried out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
Women in Bat Science 2025
We're delighted to be hosting the Global Bat Network leadership for a presentation and panel discussion about #bats #womeninSTEM #networks
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Happy 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science'!
We're delighted to announce our 3rd Women in Bat Science event #WiBS2025 - this year you'll get the chance to meet the GBN leadership team and find out more about the great work being carried out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
We're delighted to announce our 3rd Women in Bat Science event #WiBS2025 - this year you'll get the chance to meet the GBN leadership team and find out more about the great work being carried out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...
#JobAlert - deadline appraching! 🌳📷We are recruiting for a Project Officer based in Lusaka (#Zambia) for an exciting new project 'Habitat Connections' in collaboration with
#BirdwatchZambia
DEADLINE: 12th February. Find out more: lght.ly/98khmb4
#BirdwatchZambia
DEADLINE: 12th February. Find out more: lght.ly/98khmb4
February 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#JobAlert - deadline appraching! 🌳📷We are recruiting for a Project Officer based in Lusaka (#Zambia) for an exciting new project 'Habitat Connections' in collaboration with
#BirdwatchZambia
DEADLINE: 12th February. Find out more: lght.ly/98khmb4
#BirdwatchZambia
DEADLINE: 12th February. Find out more: lght.ly/98khmb4