Protecting and supporting the bats of West Yorkshire
About us
About West Yorkshire Bat Group
West Yorkshire Bat Group are a dedicated group of volunteers committed to protecting and helping the bats of West Yorkshire. We are a partner group of the Bat Conservation Trust.
We aim to advance the protection and conservation of bats, their roosts, feeding areas and hibernation sites in this area
We wish to share with the public information about bats and bat conservation
Currently we are focusing on identifying and monitoring important sites for bats in West Yorkshire and the surrounding area. We want our conservation efforts to be based on sound information, not just good ideas.
WYBG have a long history supporting and helping the bats of West yorkshire
What we Do
More about what we do
Bat Care
Bat care is another essential part of the work we do. Our caring volunteers rehabilitate grounded, injured or orphaned bats.
Conservation
WYBG run a number of conservation related activities, such as being involved in national projects run by the Bat Conservation Trust.
Data
We collect data of known bat roosts, activity and hibernation sites across West Yorkshire. Our data is essential in understanding bat activity in our region.
Education
Education is key to challenging the myths around bats. WYBG volunteers attend events and groups to talk bats.
Research
We fund and participate in academic research activities that relate to bat such as our gut microbiome project.
Membership
Our members are vital to the work we do and members can volunteer to participate in various activities and events.
Get HELP
Get help for a bat
Prepare a box
Use a box with no hole bigger than air holes. Place a tea towel inside and a lid of water.
Contain the bat safely
Use a no contact technique or thick gardening gloves to get the bat into the box.
Call for help
Get help for the bat as soon as possible by calling the National Bat Helpline run by the Bat Conservation Trust
0345 1300 228
An example box for a grounded bat
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