 Bats are losing their habitat in rural Lincolnshire |
A wildlife group is asking people to encourage endangered bats to live in their attics and roofs. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has pleaded with homeowners to help the 11 species that are found in the county.
It says the mammals are declining because there are fewer hollow trees and the old buildings where they used to live are being renovated.
The trust is offering advice about bringing bats into the home and providing boxes for them to roost in.
An increase in the use of pesticides and the loss of feeding areas are also being blamed for the decline in the number of bats.
Mary Porter, from the trust, said: "The trouble with Lincolnshire is we haven't got a lot of old trees. Those places where they have taken up, places like old roofs, are getting renovated.
"They love clean spaces, you won't ever find bats in a dirty place. If you have got bats you must be very proud of your attic.
"They aren't flying mice, in fact they are not rodents at all.
"They actually look like flying kittens close up."
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