Dr Allybatz
@allysonwalsh.bsky.social
No Guano here. Just bats. 🦠🦇
A conservation scientist cherishing bats, ecohealth, and stories. Lover of days spent gardening, drinking gin and Hygge evenings in.
A conservation scientist cherishing bats, ecohealth, and stories. Lover of days spent gardening, drinking gin and Hygge evenings in.
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Dr Allybatz
@allysonwalsh.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Introductions. I am a wildlife conservationist and have worked in USA and UK and on projects across the 🌏 saving species. California condors. Mojave desert tortoises, Hawaiian birds, flying foxes 🦇 I am adding stories to my web site below.
allysonwalsh-wildbatz.weebly.com
allysonwalsh-wildbatz.weebly.com
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Our new paper (brilliantly led by @theflyingpat.bsky.social) shows that birds & bats can naturally suppress rice pests in West African rice landscapes - offering a sustainable solution as global rice demand grows. www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/research-rev... @jesusoxford.bsky.social @iccs.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Our new paper (brilliantly led by @theflyingpat.bsky.social) shows that birds & bats can naturally suppress rice pests in West African rice landscapes - offering a sustainable solution as global rice demand grows. www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/research-rev... @jesusoxford.bsky.social @iccs.bsky.social
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Please share widely, we only have one week to raise £10,000! Register to be notified when the campaign goes live here: forms.office.com/e/84S5utrSYH
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Please share widely, we only have one week to raise £10,000! Register to be notified when the campaign goes live here: forms.office.com/e/84S5utrSYH
Cools science and a refreshing opening line for an article.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Grisly recording reveals bat catching, killing and eating robin mid-flight
Before the Spanish study, some scientists had been sceptical about the mammals attacking migratory birds
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Cools science and a refreshing opening line for an article.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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Who knew 2027 was International Year of the Bats?? 🦇 @ibrc2025.bsky.social #ibrc2025
August 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Who knew 2027 was International Year of the Bats?? 🦇 @ibrc2025.bsky.social #ibrc2025
Is it you we’re looking for? We are looking for a Biodiversity Training Officer. We have a 1 year part- time contract to lead training for our Built environments and Woodland projects at the Bat Conservation Trust . Apply by 14 Jul.
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
Biodiversity Training Officer - Jobs / Contracts - Bat Conservation Trust
Part-time (30 hrs/week), 12 months fixed term
www.bats.org.uk
July 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Is it you we’re looking for? We are looking for a Biodiversity Training Officer. We have a 1 year part- time contract to lead training for our Built environments and Woodland projects at the Bat Conservation Trust . Apply by 14 Jul.
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
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🦇2 week countdown!! Between 22-29 April any donations up to £5K will be DOUBLED! This a great opportunity to raise at least £10K for our work to support UK bat groups. Subscribe to get notified when the campaign does live: forms.office.com/e/jwPMPhiKWf #GreenMatchFund
We are delighted to have been selected by @biggive.bsky.social for this year's #GreenMatchFund , so every donation we receive up to £5,000 will be doubled! We'll only have 1 week, 22-29 April, to raise these funds! Register to be notified when the campaign goes live: forms.office.com/e/jwPMPhiKWf
April 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🦇2 week countdown!! Between 22-29 April any donations up to £5K will be DOUBLED! This a great opportunity to raise at least £10K for our work to support UK bat groups. Subscribe to get notified when the campaign does live: forms.office.com/e/jwPMPhiKWf #GreenMatchFund
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Now this is an easy win for both developers and bats! 🦇
No additional effort to install and doesn't "ruin" the aesthetics of the building....if that's the opposition you are getting.
@cieem.bsky.social
No additional effort to install and doesn't "ruin" the aesthetics of the building....if that's the opposition you are getting.
@cieem.bsky.social
🦇BCT welcomes a brand new product to the #RoostPartnership - the Cladmate Bat Roost Box! This is a brand-new, innovative bat roosting product for new build construction, which has been designed for crevice dwelling bats that use cladded structures.
More info here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bui...
More info here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bui...
April 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Now this is an easy win for both developers and bats! 🦇
No additional effort to install and doesn't "ruin" the aesthetics of the building....if that's the opposition you are getting.
@cieem.bsky.social
No additional effort to install and doesn't "ruin" the aesthetics of the building....if that's the opposition you are getting.
@cieem.bsky.social
Come and work with me!
We have an exciting vacancy for a new Bat Groups Officer. This is a part-time role (30 hours per week) and remote working is possible. The Bat Groups Officer supports bat groups and facilitates BCT’s formal relationships with them . Deadline: 10am Monday 28th April www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
Bat Groups Officer - Jobs / Contracts - Bat Conservation Trust
Part time (30 hours per week), permanent contract, remote working possible
www.bats.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Come and work with me!
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Join our next regional conference in person or online. A great way to gain knowledge and create friendships in the bat conservation world. Booking closes soon, don't miss out
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...
April 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Join our next regional conference in person or online. A great way to gain knowledge and create friendships in the bat conservation world. Booking closes soon, don't miss out
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...
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BOOK NOW - Our next regional conference will be held on 12 April 2025, at Ely College and on zoom. This one-day event is an opportunity for anyone interested in bats, from enthusiasts to professionals, to spend time updating their knowledge and developing skills www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...
March 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
BOOK NOW - Our next regional conference will be held on 12 April 2025, at Ely College and on zoom. This one-day event is an opportunity for anyone interested in bats, from enthusiasts to professionals, to spend time updating their knowledge and developing skills www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...
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Conference registration and lodging are now open for #BatID2025! Sign up at batid.org by April 15!
@bat-lady.bsky.social @virology.bsky.social @danjbecker.bsky.social @stephseifertphd.bsky.social
@bat-lady.bsky.social @virology.bsky.social @danjbecker.bsky.social @stephseifertphd.bsky.social
BatID 2025-International Symposium on the Infectious Diseases of Bats
Brook Lab
batid.org
February 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Conference registration and lodging are now open for #BatID2025! Sign up at batid.org by April 15!
@bat-lady.bsky.social @virology.bsky.social @danjbecker.bsky.social @stephseifertphd.bsky.social
@bat-lady.bsky.social @virology.bsky.social @danjbecker.bsky.social @stephseifertphd.bsky.social
They just look so smug right? Says a bat biologist. It is a good little read - and features in my work update slides today.
Great little article from Smriti Mallapaty on where we stand on the question of the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What sparked the COVID pandemic? Mounting evidence points to raccoon dogs
More than five years on, studies suggest the animal is the most likely culprit, but other candidates haven’t been ruled out.
www.nature.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:08 AM
They just look so smug right? Says a bat biologist. It is a good little read - and features in my work update slides today.
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Scientists find bats migrating across Cyprus for the first time
Scientists find bats migrating across Cyprus for the first time
cyprus-mail.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🦇Did you know there is a rainforest in the UK? 😲
On the 28 Feb, Elliot, Project Officer for our Gobaith Coetir/ Woodland Hope project, is leading a FREE child-friendly guided walk exploring the fascinating lives of bats in the Celtic Rainforest!
To book your place, email ebastos@bats.org.uk.
On the 28 Feb, Elliot, Project Officer for our Gobaith Coetir/ Woodland Hope project, is leading a FREE child-friendly guided walk exploring the fascinating lives of bats in the Celtic Rainforest!
To book your place, email ebastos@bats.org.uk.
February 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🦇Did you know there is a rainforest in the UK? 😲
On the 28 Feb, Elliot, Project Officer for our Gobaith Coetir/ Woodland Hope project, is leading a FREE child-friendly guided walk exploring the fascinating lives of bats in the Celtic Rainforest!
To book your place, email ebastos@bats.org.uk.
On the 28 Feb, Elliot, Project Officer for our Gobaith Coetir/ Woodland Hope project, is leading a FREE child-friendly guided walk exploring the fascinating lives of bats in the Celtic Rainforest!
To book your place, email ebastos@bats.org.uk.
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PhD Alert! ⚠️⚠️
Come to do a PhD with me @universityofexeter.bsky.social and Animal and Plant Health Agency on 'Virome of British bats: A One Health approach to understanding disease emergence and environmental health'.
Application deadline 28 Feb. #bats #zoonoses 🦇🦠
www.surrey.ac.uk/bbsrc-wessex...
Come to do a PhD with me @universityofexeter.bsky.social and Animal and Plant Health Agency on 'Virome of British bats: A One Health approach to understanding disease emergence and environmental health'.
Application deadline 28 Feb. #bats #zoonoses 🦇🦠
www.surrey.ac.uk/bbsrc-wessex...
BBSRC Wessex One Health (WOH) Doctoral Landscape Award | University of Surrey
17 PhD studentships for October 2025 start: Interdisciplinary approaches to Infection Biosciences to combat disease threats to human and animal health.
www.surrey.ac.uk
February 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Come join our merry team!
🦇 We are #recruiting!
Seasonal Bat Advisors to work as part of the National Bat Helpline and play a vital role in advising and inspiring the public and other key stakeholders about bats in the UK, by sharing your passion for conservation.
Deadline: 9am, 10th March
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
Seasonal Bat Advisors to work as part of the National Bat Helpline and play a vital role in advising and inspiring the public and other key stakeholders about bats in the UK, by sharing your passion for conservation.
Deadline: 9am, 10th March
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
February 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Come join our merry team!
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🦇 We are #recruiting!
Seasonal Bat Advisors to work as part of the National Bat Helpline and play a vital role in advising and inspiring the public and other key stakeholders about bats in the UK, by sharing your passion for conservation.
Deadline: 9am, 10th March
https://buff.ly/4ibwcvZ...
Seasonal Bat Advisors to work as part of the National Bat Helpline and play a vital role in advising and inspiring the public and other key stakeholders about bats in the UK, by sharing your passion for conservation.
Deadline: 9am, 10th March
https://buff.ly/4ibwcvZ...
February 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🦇 We are #recruiting!
Seasonal Bat Advisors to work as part of the National Bat Helpline and play a vital role in advising and inspiring the public and other key stakeholders about bats in the UK, by sharing your passion for conservation.
Deadline: 9am, 10th March
https://buff.ly/4ibwcvZ...
Seasonal Bat Advisors to work as part of the National Bat Helpline and play a vital role in advising and inspiring the public and other key stakeholders about bats in the UK, by sharing your passion for conservation.
Deadline: 9am, 10th March
https://buff.ly/4ibwcvZ...
Supported local businesses today …but not such a good result for me - ended up with 6 cupcakes…oops! Only ate one tho!
February 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Supported local businesses today …but not such a good result for me - ended up with 6 cupcakes…oops! Only ate one tho!
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🦇 Book your in-person ticket by today (17 Feb) and your virtual ticket by 21 Feb here: www.bats.org.uk/scottish-bat-workers-conference
Today is your last chance to book for the Scottish Bat Conference! www.tickettailor.com/events/bctev... @batconservation.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🦇 Book your in-person ticket by today (17 Feb) and your virtual ticket by 21 Feb here: www.bats.org.uk/scottish-bat-workers-conference
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Posted without comment
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
February 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Posted without comment
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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More fantastic work sequencing 🦇 genomes from the Bat1K Team!
🚨Bat1K Paper Alert🚨There couldn’t be a better first post for us on this app - excited to share 10 new bat genomes and groundbreaking insights into bat immunity and viral resistance! 🌍🔬 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Bat genomes illuminate adaptations to viral tolerance and disease resistance - Nature
A systematic analysis of 115 mammalian genomes, including 10 new bat genomes, reveals prevalent positive selection in immune genes in bats and shows key adaptations in the antiviral gene ISG15 that ai...
www.nature.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
More fantastic work sequencing 🦇 genomes from the Bat1K Team!
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"In every living thing there ticks a clock...": @david-farrier.bsky.social superb & unsettling on how "wild clocks"––spruce saplings, oyster colonies, reindeer herds––are falling out of synchronization as the Earth transforms.
It’s becoming harder to keep time.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/wild-c...
It’s becoming harder to keep time.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/wild-c...
Wild Clocks – David Farrier
Attentive to the loss of age-old ecological relationships as “wild clocks” fall out of synchronization with each other, David Farrier imagines an opportunity to renew the rhythms by which we live and ...
emergencemagazine.org
January 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"In every living thing there ticks a clock...": @david-farrier.bsky.social superb & unsettling on how "wild clocks"––spruce saplings, oyster colonies, reindeer herds––are falling out of synchronization as the Earth transforms.
It’s becoming harder to keep time.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/wild-c...
It’s becoming harder to keep time.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/wild-c...
Off to the spa ! A solitary day of peace, oil and bubbles all wrapped in big white fluffy robe. And just maybe some cake. Happy birthday to me !
January 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Off to the spa ! A solitary day of peace, oil and bubbles all wrapped in big white fluffy robe. And just maybe some cake. Happy birthday to me !