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Nature featuresYou are in: Nottingham > Nature > Nature features > The bat detectors  The bat detectorsBat enthusiasts take us on a hunt for nocturnal flying mammals. Michael Walker, of the South Nottinghamshire Bat Group, is passionate about bats. He's keen to educate the public about bats. Help playing audio/video ProtectedAll bats in Britain are now protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The South Notts Bat Group and the North Notts Bat Group are both dedicated to the conservation of bats in Nottinghamshire. Their volunteers record bat distribution, survey roost sites, give talks on bat conservation, organise bat walks, care for injured bats and arrange training for members working towards their roost visitors licence. Help playing audio/video MoreFor more information on bats and bat walks in Nottinghamshire visit their websites. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites last updated: 14/08/2008 at 09:43 You are in: Nottingham > Nature > Nature features > The bat detectors Did you know?Seventeen species of bat reside in the UK, 11 of these have been spotted in Notts. The Bat Conservation Trust is the only national organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats in the UK. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects bats and their roosts from damage, destruction and disturbance, whether reckless or intentional.
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