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Bat Conservation Trust need nature lovers' help

Aug 9 2009 by Paul Loraine, Sunday Sun

“Bats have, to varying degrees depending on the species, been declining in numbers over the last 30 years.

“So we want to get people to record any sightings. Numbers have been declining and we have some species that are very rare.

“It is very helpful to be able to monitor where the bats are.

“ It means people feel more ownership of the bats and care more about protecting their habitat.”

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) have provided almost £600,000 towards the project while it has also been part-funded by London’s City Bridge Trust and Natural England.

Wildlife expert and TV presenter Chris Packham, President of BCT said: “We want people to check the skies for bats as they close their curtains on summer evenings or as they are giving the dog its evening walk in the park. If they see any bats then they can let us know by adding their sightings to our new Big Bat Map.

“Over the last 60 years many of our bat species have declined dramatically. The Big Bat Map is an easy way for people to help conserve these wonderful unique creatures.”

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