Bat Box Project completed in time for Christmas
The Bat Box project is a fantastic initiative aimed at providing safe roosting sites for bats, which are becoming increasingly rare in the UK due to habitat loss. Building a bat box gives bats somewhere safe to roost, raise their pups, and sleep during the day1.
Here are some key points on how to build a bat box:
Materials: Use untreated, rough-sawn wood to avoid harmful chemicals.
Design: Ensure the box has good, tight joints and a narrow slit at the back for bats to enter.
Location: Place the box at least 3 meters (10 feet) from the ground, sheltered from strong winds and exposed to the sun for part of the day.