Cornwall Bat Group

The Bat Group is a group of volunteers who are concerned with the conservation and welfare of bats. Some volunteers are licensed bat workers and "know their bats", while others are just fascinated by these little creatures and want to learn more about them.

Dawn and dusk are the best times to see bats flying

All species of bat are declining in this country (one has even become extinct within the last few years). The Bat Group helps to promote awareness and educate people about these incredible animals. Its main aim is to preserve roosts and feeding grounds.

The group is very much involved in survey work, finding out where bats live and hunt, and how they can be better protected. Members also regularly organises talks for people of all ages. It is particularly important that people involved in building work, especially those building new houses and using timber treatment, understand all about the animals and are encouraged to be sympathetic to their needs. The group has produced a special leaflet which explains how to build whilst still being sensitive to the bats' needs. The use of harmful chemicals and new building techniques is one of the bats' biggest problems.

Cornwall Bat Group now have their own web site at www.cornwall-batgroup.co.uk.

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