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Advice by Scenario |
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When
to help bats?

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In general, a bat on the ground is likely to be in
trouble.
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A bat flying around a house. Close doors, turn off lights and open the
windows as wide as possible and the bat should find it's way
out.
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A bat hanging on a wall outside. This is fairly
common and as long as the bat isn't in any immediate danger from
people or predators it should be left
alone.
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Bats
flying around during the day - this is not unusual. |

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Bats found in a loft
or roofspace. It is common for bats to roost
in buildings and illegal to disturb them.
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What Should I
Do Next?
Never try to catch a bat in mid flight. You're unlikely to succeed but if you do you
may injure the bat.
If is illegal to handle a
bat unless to rescue it from danger or help a sick or injured bat. If you
need to handle a bat you should do so using gloves or a tea towel. Then
place the bat in a secure cardboard box with airholes and a towel and seek
advice from a licensed bat
rehabilitator. |