Michelle Parsons
@mich-parsons.bsky.social
Senior Bat Advisor, Project Coordinator for the Volunteer Bat Care Helpline and VBRV Lead at Bat Conservation Trust 🦇♥️ Social Media Officer for London Bat Group. Bangor graduate. BSc (Hons) Zoology with Conservation🦏🌻 All views my own.
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🦇 Those who harm wildlife are also likely to harm people 🚨
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🦇 Those who harm wildlife are also likely to harm people 🚨
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
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🦇If you are new to bats you may find our e-learning resources a great way to get started! Some highlights:
- Intro to bats
- Bat care for non-bat carers
- Bat resources for teachers and youth workers
- Bat talks from conferences
More here: learn.bats.org.uk/collections/...
- Intro to bats
- Bat care for non-bat carers
- Bat resources for teachers and youth workers
- Bat talks from conferences
More here: learn.bats.org.uk/collections/...
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🦇If you are new to bats you may find our e-learning resources a great way to get started! Some highlights:
- Intro to bats
- Bat care for non-bat carers
- Bat resources for teachers and youth workers
- Bat talks from conferences
More here: learn.bats.org.uk/collections/...
- Intro to bats
- Bat care for non-bat carers
- Bat resources for teachers and youth workers
- Bat talks from conferences
More here: learn.bats.org.uk/collections/...
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LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
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As it stands, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will undermine species protection. Write to your MP today, it takes less than 2 minutes act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
Thank you to everyone who has already spoken up for #bats 🦇. Please share widely
Thank you to everyone who has already spoken up for #bats 🦇. Please share widely
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
As it stands, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will undermine species protection. Write to your MP today, it takes less than 2 minutes act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
Thank you to everyone who has already spoken up for #bats 🦇. Please share widely
Thank you to everyone who has already spoken up for #bats 🦇. Please share widely
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87% of MPs have already been contacted by at least one constituent. Lets make sure MPs hear our voice, please contact yours today. Bats and other aspects of our natural heritage at at risk from badly thought out policy and legislation. act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
87% of MPs have already been contacted by at least one constituent. Lets make sure MPs hear our voice, please contact yours today. Bats and other aspects of our natural heritage at at risk from badly thought out policy and legislation. act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
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Those who harm wildlife are also likely to harm people 🚨
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Those who harm wildlife are also likely to harm people 🚨
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
The @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife Crime Report this year highlights that 59% of people who commit crimes against wildlife are also associated with other violent crimes
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...
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🦇We are delighted to be part of this year's @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge! This is a match-funding campaign - every donation we receive up to £10,000 will be doubled!
Our campaign, 'A voice for bats', will raise funds to our policy and advocacy work: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
Our campaign, 'A voice for bats', will raise funds to our policy and advocacy work: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🦇We are delighted to be part of this year's @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge! This is a match-funding campaign - every donation we receive up to £10,000 will be doubled!
Our campaign, 'A voice for bats', will raise funds to our policy and advocacy work: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
Our campaign, 'A voice for bats', will raise funds to our policy and advocacy work: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
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🦇 This is the last chance to protect species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Ask your MP to keep Amendment 130: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Ask your MP to keep Amendment 130: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Ask your MP to protect bat species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill - News - Bat Conservation Trust
This is the last chance to protect species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
www.bats.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🦇 This is the last chance to protect species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Ask your MP to keep Amendment 130: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Ask your MP to keep Amendment 130: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
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Wise words by Sir John Lawton: "There is no surrogate metric that can reliably assess conservation success or failure without knowing what is happening to populations of plants and animals in the landscape."
Write to your MP today: act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
Write to your MP today: act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Wise words by Sir John Lawton: "There is no surrogate metric that can reliably assess conservation success or failure without knowing what is happening to populations of plants and animals in the landscape."
Write to your MP today: act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
Write to your MP today: act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
Today was the Helpline Away Day and we had the pleasure of meeting Amanda Millar from Sussex Bat Group! We got to meet many of her patients, along with those who are in long term care - including my first Nathusius and Serotine! 🦇 Thank you for having us and for being open to all our questions ♥️
October 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today was the Helpline Away Day and we had the pleasure of meeting Amanda Millar from Sussex Bat Group! We got to meet many of her patients, along with those who are in long term care - including my first Nathusius and Serotine! 🦇 Thank you for having us and for being open to all our questions ♥️
Lovely article championing bat conservation in context of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Thank you Patty and Brian Briggs & @theguardian.com 🦇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It’s madness’: bat enthusiasts fear planning bill will derail years of conservation
Research project team say Labour’s proposed nature restoration fund would end up being a ‘pay-to-destroy system’
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lovely article championing bat conservation in context of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Thank you Patty and Brian Briggs & @theguardian.com 🦇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The ‘pay-to-destroy' Bill, also known as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, returns to @houseoflords.parliament.uk today. The Bill ignores and disregards the need for evidence and will not benefit the economy, our natural heritage or society. Updated briefing here www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bio...
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The ‘pay-to-destroy' Bill, also known as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, returns to @houseoflords.parliament.uk today. The Bill ignores and disregards the need for evidence and will not benefit the economy, our natural heritage or society. Updated briefing here www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bio...
Today I done bat box checks with London Bat Group at Sydenham Hill Wood! 🦇🌳 We found a Leisler's bat & common and soprano pipistrelles 🥳
September 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Today I done bat box checks with London Bat Group at Sydenham Hill Wood! 🦇🌳 We found a Leisler's bat & common and soprano pipistrelles 🥳
AL has started, let the bat box checks commence 😊🦇
September 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
AL has started, let the bat box checks commence 😊🦇
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✨ I wish more people knew… bats are working for YOU. 🦇
From mosquito-free summer nights to tequila, bananas, and even chocolate—bats quietly make our lives way better (and cheaper).
The bottom line? Protect bats, protect your fun! 🍹🍫
👉 Swipe through for 5 selfish reasons to love bats.
(Deutsch)
From mosquito-free summer nights to tequila, bananas, and even chocolate—bats quietly make our lives way better (and cheaper).
The bottom line? Protect bats, protect your fun! 🍹🍫
👉 Swipe through for 5 selfish reasons to love bats.
(Deutsch)
September 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
✨ I wish more people knew… bats are working for YOU. 🦇
From mosquito-free summer nights to tequila, bananas, and even chocolate—bats quietly make our lives way better (and cheaper).
The bottom line? Protect bats, protect your fun! 🍹🍫
👉 Swipe through for 5 selfish reasons to love bats.
(Deutsch)
From mosquito-free summer nights to tequila, bananas, and even chocolate—bats quietly make our lives way better (and cheaper).
The bottom line? Protect bats, protect your fun! 🍹🍫
👉 Swipe through for 5 selfish reasons to love bats.
(Deutsch)
Another day, another bat talk 😏 Bats, Amazon and Pollution with @daanielabolla.bsky.social 🦇
September 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Another day, another bat talk 😏 Bats, Amazon and Pollution with @daanielabolla.bsky.social 🦇
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The media needs to challenge the false narrative that nature is blocking development. The media has a responsibility to tell the truth. @kitstoner.bsky.social #WildSummitUK
September 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The media needs to challenge the false narrative that nature is blocking development. The media has a responsibility to tell the truth. @kitstoner.bsky.social #WildSummitUK
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When asked what they would implement as a government minister, @kitstoner.bsky.social suggested legislation that would mean all present and future policy would be evidence based. She would also scrap part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. #WildSummitUK
September 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
When asked what they would implement as a government minister, @kitstoner.bsky.social suggested legislation that would mean all present and future policy would be evidence based. She would also scrap part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. #WildSummitUK
Delivering the last VBCH Winter training session today! 😌🦇
September 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Delivering the last VBCH Winter training session today! 😌🦇
My great uncle sure knows how to pique my interest via a birthday card 🦇👀😂
September 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
My great uncle sure knows how to pique my interest via a birthday card 🦇👀😂
While up at Durham for @batconservation.bsky.social #NatBatConf I obviously had to check out Durham Cathedral (it’s been on my list of places to visit for years!). A massive thank you to Melissa, who facilitated my visit and shared her knowledge of this beautiful place with me 🥰🦇
September 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
While up at Durham for @batconservation.bsky.social #NatBatConf I obviously had to check out Durham Cathedral (it’s been on my list of places to visit for years!). A massive thank you to Melissa, who facilitated my visit and shared her knowledge of this beautiful place with me 🥰🦇
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Education as well as research has been vital to bat conservation, something that Paula Reason has been doing for a long time #NatBatConf
September 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Education as well as research has been vital to bat conservation, something that Paula Reason has been doing for a long time #NatBatConf
Had an incredible time at the @batconservation.bsky.social
National Bat Conference this year! Amazing people, talks and workshops 🥰🦇
I also got loads of goodies 😏😌 @emmaillustrate.bsky.social @batability.bsky.social @wildlifeacoustics.com @wildcare.eu #NatBatConf
National Bat Conference this year! Amazing people, talks and workshops 🥰🦇
I also got loads of goodies 😏😌 @emmaillustrate.bsky.social @batability.bsky.social @wildlifeacoustics.com @wildcare.eu #NatBatConf
September 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Had an incredible time at the @batconservation.bsky.social
National Bat Conference this year! Amazing people, talks and workshops 🥰🦇
I also got loads of goodies 😏😌 @emmaillustrate.bsky.social @batability.bsky.social @wildlifeacoustics.com @wildcare.eu #NatBatConf
National Bat Conference this year! Amazing people, talks and workshops 🥰🦇
I also got loads of goodies 😏😌 @emmaillustrate.bsky.social @batability.bsky.social @wildlifeacoustics.com @wildcare.eu #NatBatConf