Kent Bat Group
kentbatgroup.org.uk
Kent Bat Group
@kentbatgroup.org.uk
The Kent Bat Group has been working to help protect the county's bats and learn more about them since 1983.
www.kentbatgroup.org.uk
Well our volunteers have had a very busy start to August, leading lots of bat walks across the county and attending events, and there's still lots more to come!

If you would like to become a volunteer all you need to do is join: www.kentbatgroup.org.uk
August 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The Great Stour RiverFest 2025 runs from 21 -28 September this year with various activities to take part in, from yoga to guided river walks and of course the all popular bat walks led by our very own Shirley Thompson MBE, for more info: www.kentbatgroup.org.uk/events?start... #visitcanterbury
August 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Tickets are now available to purchase online for a Bat Walk being organised by Open Faversham on the 22nd August at St Mary of Charity Church in Faversham, led by volunteers from the Kent Bat Group : openfaversham.info?event=2161
Limited tickets so be quick!
August 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A big batty thank you to all our wonderful volunteers this #volunteersweek

Illustration by @bzillustrations.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Kent Bat Group were delighted to attend the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) campus in Canterbury today, as part of their #GreenWeek2025

We had some great conversations with students keen on learning more about bat conservation, and some shared their amazing work involving bats with us.
April 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Infrastructure & Planning Bill will be a disaster for bats and other wildlife, we urge our members to contact their MPs to object.
A template letter can be found www.kentbatgroup.org.uk/bats-in-kent...
The 2nd reading is tomorrow - please email urgently.
@batconservation.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Martyn Cooke, a bat acoustic expert and representative for SonoBat, will be giving our next talk via Zoom on Wednesday 19th March from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

A link will be sent to members nearer the time. Not a member? Sign up now via our website

www.kentbatgroup.org.uk/events
March 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Sean Hanna and @bzillustrations.bsky.social gave a talk to students from the Royal College of Art about bats that hibernate, roost and forage at the Oare GunPowder Works, the students ideas for bringing nature and people together in art are truly inspiring - so this will definitely be worth a visit!
March 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Understanding the Principles and Techniques of Recording Bats is our next talk via zoom on the 19th March 7.30pm-9.30pm. Martyn Cooke will be providing valuable advice on how to improve your recording techniques for better quality recordings when surveying for bats.
www.kentbatgroup.org.uk/events
February 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The final @batconservation.bsky.social NBMP hibernation surveys are being done for the year. Many bats counted, and Herald moths too! We’re packing up some of the kit until next year now.
February 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We’re at the Herne Bay Seaside Museum until 3 o’clock for their nature day, come along with @kentfieldclub.bsky.social and others. We’d love to see you and have a chat.
February 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Important bat survey kit…..
February 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Great hibernation survey today. We’ve been monitoring roost sites and recording the findings for many years as part of the @batconservation.bsky.social NBMP. All important data to keep track of the status of the UK’s bats.
February 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Unbelievably exciting news, a Greater mouse-eared bat has been found during an #NBMP hibernation survey in Dover! This is the first record of this species in Kent since 1985.
Well done Claire and huge thanks to @fionamathews.bsky.social and Dr John Puckett for helping to confirm ID
January 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
January's NBMP Hibernation Surveys are in full swing, with many sites yielding good numbers of hibernating bats. Thank you to all licence holders and volunteers for carrying out these vital surveys.
www.kentbatgroup.org.uk/volunteering #kentbatgroup #nbmp
January 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Our events page already has some excellent talks, events and volunteering opportunities for 2025 listed: www.kentbatgroup.org.uk/events #kentbatgroup
January 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM