Bats

[fluffiefledgling]

We have a couple of bats (not sure which type) that fly about as it gets dark round the back garden,its fantastic to watch as they flit about in the air.Last night they made another appearance and i'm intrigued to know whether the 2 bats i keep seeing could be mating bats,its like they are chasing each other as well as the insects..its almost like they are playing together.Be good to get some info on these wonderful creatures.

[Kreacha]

You lucky thing! Wish I had bats in my garden!

[fluffiefledgling]

Thanks Kreacha...they were out again last night...just wish we could hear them too

[Kreacha]

Originally Posted by fluffiefledgling

Thanks Kreacha...they were out again last night...just wish we could hear them too

A bat detector is what you need, then you will be able to

[citychick]

Hi There,

Fantastic that you have been out watching your Bats!

The Bats breeding season is actually September time so they wouldnt be mating yet.

If there is anything else you want to know about Bats just shout

Lauren x

[bobbarber]

Originally Posted by Kreacha

You lucky thing! Wish I had bats in my garden!

You probably do have them or at least in the vicinity of your garden. If you have an outside garden light, try leaving it on for a while after dusk. This will attract moths and other night flying insects, and with a bit of luck the bats...Bob

[fluffiefledgling]

i looked at the price of a bat detector and they are a little over my budget so unfortunately thats not an option for me but i have wonder if i buy a cheap batbox instead,although i've heard bees/wasps sometimes take up residence in these too..what do you think?

[Kreacha]

Originally Posted by bobbarber

You probably do have them or at least in the vicinity of your garden. If you have an outside garden light, try leaving it on for a while after dusk. This will attract moths and other night flying insects, and with a bit of luck the bats...Bob

Hi Bob

I haven't seen or heard bats round here for a while I have just acquired a mothtrap though so can't wait to see what that attracts

[JB9302]

We have plenty bats every night , 9.50pm last night when they appeared , been sitting out the last few evenings waiting for them to show.

Julian

[fluffiefledgling]

Originally Posted by JB9302

We have plenty bats every night , 9.50pm last night when they appeared , been sitting out the last few evenings waiting for them to show.

Julian

Hi Julian,
They are great to watch arent they,i keep popping out in the evening hoping to catch a glimpse of them..i think i'll leave the outside light on that might attract the bats abit closer as they seem to like flying around my neighbours garden (i know they have a pond so this could be why they like it round here),roll on tonight