Doc Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Does anyone know their bat species? I caught this while having a walk in Wollaton Park. I first saw it through my bins and couldn't make it out, it was either a dead bird or maybe a bat so took a photo. It's not a great photo because how far away it was. The hole size is maybe 60mm in diameter. +Bino-viewer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Horseshoe bat possibly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I don't think its a Pipistrelle which are the small ones. We occasionally have had them roost in out roof-space before. They are tiny and only need a 10-15mm gap for entry to their roost. looking online it appears this one could be a young pre adult Noctule bat ? And they like tree holes to roost in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks guys. Over on SGL someone said Daubentons Bat. I'll try and compare photos when I get time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Its the chocolate brown coat that makes it seem like a Noctule bat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 I'm thinking Noctule bat as well Rob. They roost in tree holes and hunt above the trees for insects. They are hibinate between November and April so this one is an early riser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) I would say noctule as well. Saw a couple end of last month flying late afternoon - reckon they had been disturbed. Edited March 12, 2020 by Ibbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 +1 for Noctule Bat, they prefer holes in trees and that fits the photo.. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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