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  1. Interested in bat detectors but need a helpful introduction? Come along to a bat detector workshop this summer: ht.ly/aNpc4 about 18 hours ago via HootSuite
  2. #BatFact: About 80% of bat crime in Britain is the result of building development. ht.ly/ayBrj about 22 hours ago via HootSuite
  3. Have a great weekend! Don't forget to add your bat sightings to the Big Bat Map: bigbatmap.org 9:32 AM May 25th via web
  4. @BeeOrchid You're welcome, and lucky to have two species to watch in the evenings! You can add them to our Big Bat Map: bigbatmap.org 4:04 AM May 25th via web in reply to BeeOrchid
  5. #FollowFriday @LondonBatGroup, @earth_trust and @BadgerTrust #FF 3:55 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  6. Why do bats make *you* happy? Share your answer with us on Facebook! ht.ly/b91KC 3:06 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  7. @bridge17 We're asking around. Any closeups of face? Meanwhile, wear gloves if handling & call the Helpline if needed: bats.org.uk/pages/help.html 2:19 AM May 25th via web in reply to bridge17
  8. We think this is a brown long-eared bat, found by @BeeOrchid in a barn. Its long ears are tucked back: twitter.com/BeeOrchid/stat… 2:03 AM May 25th via web
  9. @BeeOrchid It's a Brown Long-Eared Bat! Its long ears are tucked back, its tragus standing out. More on UK bats: bats.org.uk/pages/uk_bat_s… 2:01 AM May 25th via web in reply to BeeOrchid
  10. @nickw7coc Nice! We'll be at Gardeners' World Live in Birmingham in June: bbcgardenersworldlive.com/users/365211 @BBC_GW_Live 1:52 AM May 25th via web in reply to nickw7coc
  11. @HenlakeBats @74sarah @Batcarerlouis @neilreeves Good to hear! 1:48 AM May 25th via web in reply to HenlakeBats
  12. Training: 6 June, London: A one day course for first time users of Anabats: bats.org.uk/events.php/315… 12:50 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  13. @DurkandEd That's terrible. Please send a report to investigations@bats.org.uk or fill our our report form here: bats.org.uk/pages/reportin… 9:31 AM May 23rd via web in reply to DurkandEd
  14. Thanks for all your RTs about grounded bats. Here's a link to our news post so you can pass the word on via email: ht.ly/b6hGc 8:30 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  15. Important reminder. Grounded bats need protection and care: ht.ly/b67G4. If you find one, call 0845 1300 228. Please RT widely. 7:15 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  16. #WildlifeWednesday @wildlife_uk and @EssexWildlife 5:55 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  17. Workshop: tomorrow, Devon: species identification and survey techniques for the NBMP Field Survey. ht.ly/b5Orc 3:14 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  18. Variety is the Spice of Life! Lisa Hundt (BCT's Head of Biodiversity) explores connections between bats and tequila! ht.ly/b5JgW 1:33 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
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