Caution! Low flying bats

bat.jpgBat habitat is fast disappearing, so why not give a bat a home this Halloween.

Install a bat box in the eaves of your house to avoid bats being bothered by people or cats, or install it in a tree, either around 1.5 metres high for long-eared bats to use, or high up at 5 metres for the pipistrelle bats.

bat-box.jpgThe Chavenage bat box is made by Wildlife World, who use green energy, FSC certified wood and carbon offsets to ensure that their operation is as eco-friendly as possible.  This natural, attractive bat box is made of strong cedar or alder timber, ensuring longevity, great insulation and together with it’s narrow entrance, protection from predators.

Photo credit (bat in flight): Bistrosavage

Posted on October 29th, 2008 by Tracy Stokes

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