Topics: Bats

Did you know that there are 18 species of bat in the UK? Learn all about our local species on this seasonal family trail at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve!

• Family Fun
• Autumn
• Bats
• Families
• Families and Schools
• Family Activity
• Sevenoaks

This year marks 10 years since Margery Thomas began volunteering at Hothfield Heathlands. Since 2016, she's written monthly articles on the reserve's flora and fauna, bringing readers into the heart of the heathlands through rich, observant writing, whatever the season. Here we chat with Margery about her decade with us.

• Bats
• Hothfield Heathland
• Orchids

Hothfield's evening bat and amphibian walk revealed pipistrelles, newts, and a nightingale's song, while rare heath spotted and Southern marsh orchids bloom in the reserve's acid bogs.

• Bats
• Hothfield Heathland
• Orchids

My name’s Amanda Brookman and I’m a member of the Kent Bat Group, a group set up by volunteers in 1983 to help the conservation of bats in Kent. As a lover of bats I’d like to share some tips with you for your home and garden that will benefit bats.

• Bats
• Gardening
• Gardens
• Wild About Gardens
• Wildlife Gardening

Ancient woodlands and bats are a story not-to-often told together. Aimee Howe explores the relationship and helps us understand how conserving ancient woodlands can help us protect British bats.

• Bats
• Woodland