Lothians Bat Group

For Bat Group enquiries:

Please contact the BCT Helpline for details - 0845 1300 228


Summary of the Bat Group's activities:


Survey and Monitoring

  • The Bat Group regularly monitors roost sites.
    The group visits many sites with bat boxes. These bat boxes are normally checked once a year, in the autumn.

BCT Surveys

  • The Bat Group undertakes the Field Survey, Waterway Survey, Pipistrelle Colony Counts and Hibernation Site counts as part of BCT¡¦s National Bat Monitoring Programme.


Bat Walks

  • The Bat Group holds regular bat walks for the general public.


Other Activities

  • The Bat Group attends local shows and events.