Free advice services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Scotland (Nature Scot)

• Email: batsinhouses@nature.scot
• Telephone: 01463 725 165

Wales (Natural Resources Wales)

• Email: northandmid.species@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk (north of Brecon, Ceredigion and Cardigan and north), or southwalesspeciesteam@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk (south of Brecon, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire)
• In emergency situations (e.g. bats found during works), telephone: 0300 065 3000
• If you're experiencing issues (e.g. issue with droppings or noise), contact your local bat group.

Northern Ireland (via CEDar)

• Email: cedar.info@nmni.com
• Telephone: 028 9039 5264

Your SNCO will be able to tell you if an advisory visit is needed, whether they can provide this service free of charge, or whether you need to employ an ecologist.