Baby Bat Season

[nightshade]

The Baby Bats will be flying, still suckling from their mother but dropping out of roosts and needing help.

[connerlake]

i dont understand your post mate? (sorry) is this a headsup telling people to be aware or?

[Malx]

Ditto.

What should we look out for, and what on earth does one do to aid a baby bat in distressed circumstances?

Honestly, I wouldn't have a clue.....

Not even sure I could tell the difference between a baby bat and a fallen fledgling?

[nightshade]

Originally Posted by nightshade

The Baby Bats will be flying, still suckling from their mother but dropping out of roosts and needing help.

It is a bit cryptic isn't it was indeed intended as a heads up, thanks for pointing it out

[Kayleigh]

So in advance if we happen to find one what is your advice Nighshade..

Not that I ever see any bats lol

[eeyore]

advice and helpline can be found here

Bat Found on the Ground - Bat Conservation Trust

bottom line dont handle them unless you have to, and be very gentle if you do as its very easy to damage the wing membranes - and call the helpline to be put in touch with an experienced bat rehabilitator in your area.

[Malx]

Cheers, Eeyore. Glad there's a donkey around to set us straight!

(Naughty aside) - don't play for Swindon Town do you?

[nightshade]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

So in advance if we happen to find one what is your advice Nighshade..

Not that I ever see any bats lol

As eeyore has said really keep them warm and secure (so that cats and other predators cannot kill or injure it) I would always offer water from a clean preferably unused artists paint brush if you are not a trained bat handler call 0845 1300 228 for advice.
Depending on its age and size and wether it is/was flying and the roost is know it could be taken back to the roost area or where it was found but it should not just be left.
Local Bat Groups or the above phone number would be the best bet if there is any doubt in the finders ability to cope with the situation

[thunder]

Originally Posted by nightshade

As eeyore has said really keep them warm and secure (so that cats and other predators cannot kill or injure it) I would always offer water from a clean preferably unused artists paint brush if you are not a trained bat handler call 0845 1300 228 for advice.
Depending on its age and size and wether it is/was flying and the roost is know it could be taken back to the roost area or where it was found but it should not just be left.
Local Bat Groups or the above phone number would be the best bet if there is any doubt in the finders ability to cope with the situation

Unused, perhaps, but please wash well before use with baby bats or any other wildlife. Brushes may well be treated with insecticide by manufacturers to keep the moths away, and this can be very bad for young creatures.

henrya

[nightshade]

Originally Posted by thunder

Unused, perhaps, but please wash well before use with baby bats or any other wildlife. Brushes may well be treated with insecticide by manufacturers to keep the moths away, and this can be very bad for young creatures.

henrya

Thank you Henrya