Gail Armstrong
@gailbatlady.bsky.social
Bat worker in North Lancashire
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A bat we ringed 20 years ago. Study long since over, data analysed, published, a small chapter in a bigger story. We all moved on to new challenges, new jobs. To us it's history.
But this wee fella gets on with life, still doing what he did then. Surviving in a world we are fast turning upside down.
But this wee fella gets on with life, still doing what he did then. Surviving in a world we are fast turning upside down.
Massive influx of Natterer’s bats at valley level marks the official start of hibernation season (last week they were still swarming). And the cherry on top was the return of Z0266, a bat ringed as an adult in 2005. That makes four 21+ year old 🦇 still turning up ( @johnaltringham.bsky.social )
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A bat we ringed 20 years ago. Study long since over, data analysed, published, a small chapter in a bigger story. We all moved on to new challenges, new jobs. To us it's history.
But this wee fella gets on with life, still doing what he did then. Surviving in a world we are fast turning upside down.
But this wee fella gets on with life, still doing what he did then. Surviving in a world we are fast turning upside down.
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Massive influx of Natterer’s bats at valley level marks the official start of hibernation season (last week they were still swarming). And the cherry on top was the return of Z0266, a bat ringed as an adult in 2005. That makes four 21+ year old 🦇 still turning up ( @johnaltringham.bsky.social )
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Massive influx of Natterer’s bats at valley level marks the official start of hibernation season (last week they were still swarming). And the cherry on top was the return of Z0266, a bat ringed as an adult in 2005. That makes four 21+ year old 🦇 still turning up ( @johnaltringham.bsky.social )
Dinky little long eared bat thought he'd found a great winter roost behind a disused loo at a heritage site in Cumbria. He was unexpectedly uncovered during work, came into care for a check up and added 20% to his weight in two days. Such a sweetie, he goes home tonight. #lovebats #batcare 🦇🥰
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new @commonseac.parliament.uk report committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new report - Committees - UK Parliament
Nature is not a “blocker” to delivering new housing, but rather a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods, MPs argue in a report published today.
committees.parliament.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new @commonseac.parliament.uk report committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
As winter approaches, bats are less active but our team doesn't rest as long as there are bats that need help. This tiny bat found on rail platform, caked in black grease and very weak. Though situation improved he is not out of the woods yet. But he found his voice & appetite. #lovebats #batcare 🦇🤞
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
As winter approaches, bats are less active but our team doesn't rest as long as there are bats that need help. This tiny bat found on rail platform, caked in black grease and very weak. Though situation improved he is not out of the woods yet. But he found his voice & appetite. #lovebats #batcare 🦇🤞
It seems it works to quote "blockages" even though the developers have not provided the information requested....
Developers encroach on 2000-year-old Devon wetland citing ‘blockages’ to Labour’s housing plans
Developers encroach on 2000-year-old Devon wetland citing ‘blockages’ to Labour’s housing plans
According to planning conditions, Wolborough Fen in Newton Abbot must be protected as groundworks are prepared for 1,200 homes
A 2,000-year-old wetland which is one of England’s most protected habitats has “bulldozers at its gates” after developers said conditions to protect it were blocking the growth the government is demanding.
Wolborough Fen in Newton Abbot, Devon, a site of special scientific interest (SSSI), must be protected from any damage by developers Vistry Group as they flatten hills and prepare the groundworks for 1,200 houses, according to planning conditions. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
It seems it works to quote "blockages" even though the developers have not provided the information requested....
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🦇 Most UK bat species evolved to use trees as roosts, while many also hunt in woodland.
Explore how bats use and rely on woodlands and trees in our 'Bats and woodland' pages: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/lan...
Explore how bats use and rely on woodlands and trees in our 'Bats and woodland' pages: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/lan...
September 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🦇 Most UK bat species evolved to use trees as roosts, while many also hunt in woodland.
Explore how bats use and rely on woodlands and trees in our 'Bats and woodland' pages: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/lan...
Explore how bats use and rely on woodlands and trees in our 'Bats and woodland' pages: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/lan...
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Rare bat crashes into car after '1,000-mile trip' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bat crashes into car in Sunderland after '1,000-mile trip'
The rare bat crash lands into a windscreen before being rescued by volunteers who rehabilitate her.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Rare bat crashes into car after '1,000-mile trip' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Feeding cat-attacked bat. Loosely wrapped, its snatching mealies & drinking water. Do it with no 2nd thought.
Then it hits me. It's a tiny vulnerable wild creature. Not scared, still feisty, behaving as it should. But srsly just accepting my help. It's a special thing we do. #lovebats #batcare 🥰 🦇
Then it hits me. It's a tiny vulnerable wild creature. Not scared, still feisty, behaving as it should. But srsly just accepting my help. It's a special thing we do. #lovebats #batcare 🥰 🦇
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Really interesting talk from Emily Hill - talking about the abundance and structure of Type-C social calls at a soprano pipistrelle maternity roost as juveniles become more independent. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Really interesting talk from Emily Hill - talking about the abundance and structure of Type-C social calls at a soprano pipistrelle maternity roost as juveniles become more independent. #NatBatConf @batconservation.bsky.social
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Domestic cats have a significant impact on bats globally and particularly on islands @ricardonature.bsky.social #NatBatConf For advice see www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...
September 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Domestic cats have a significant impact on bats globally and particularly on islands @ricardonature.bsky.social #NatBatConf For advice see www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...
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Connor Kelleher is announced as this year's winner of the Pete Guess award recognising his contribution to bat conservation www.bats.org.uk/our-work/awa... #NatBatConf #bats 🦇
September 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Connor Kelleher is announced as this year's winner of the Pete Guess award recognising his contribution to bat conservation www.bats.org.uk/our-work/awa... #NatBatConf #bats 🦇
August 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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From dirty water to wildlife protections, the environmental cost of Brexit only gets higher
From dirty water to wildlife protections, the environmental cost of Brexit only gets higher
Britain’s promises of a post-Brexit green revolution have unravelled, with protections for wildlife, water and air weaker now than at any point in recent decades
www.theguardian.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
From dirty water to wildlife protections, the environmental cost of Brexit only gets higher
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We've been granted a permissions hearing at the High Court for our legal challenge against Angela Raynor's assertion that the Planning & Infrastructure Bill 'will not reduce environmental protections', which we say was both untrue & unlawful.
Press release 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/general/cour...
Press release 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/general/cour...
Court hearing for Wild Justice’s legal challenge against Planning and Infrastructure Bill - Wild Justice
Court hearing for Wild Justice’s legal challenge against Planning and Infrastructure Bill Arguments for a legal challenge against the government […]
wildjustice.org.uk
August 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
We've been granted a permissions hearing at the High Court for our legal challenge against Angela Raynor's assertion that the Planning & Infrastructure Bill 'will not reduce environmental protections', which we say was both untrue & unlawful.
Press release 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/general/cour...
Press release 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/general/cour...
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Government planning reforms out of touch with public demand for nature @wclnews.bsky.social
@kitstoner.bsky.social, @batconservation.bsky.social CEO “We can build homes and protect nature if we plan properly. Nature protections aren’t blocking development."
www.wcl.org.uk/government-p...
@kitstoner.bsky.social, @batconservation.bsky.social CEO “We can build homes and protect nature if we plan properly. Nature protections aren’t blocking development."
www.wcl.org.uk/government-p...
Government planning reforms out of touch with public demand for nature
Government planning reforms out of touch with public demand for nature
www.wcl.org.uk
July 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Government planning reforms out of touch with public demand for nature @wclnews.bsky.social
@kitstoner.bsky.social, @batconservation.bsky.social CEO “We can build homes and protect nature if we plan properly. Nature protections aren’t blocking development."
www.wcl.org.uk/government-p...
@kitstoner.bsky.social, @batconservation.bsky.social CEO “We can build homes and protect nature if we plan properly. Nature protections aren’t blocking development."
www.wcl.org.uk/government-p...