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The fourth hub was placed in St Marks Church. Try and glimpse the bats as they zoom past the cameras.
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Bats flying over alter
Bats choose to live in old buildings primarily because these structures provide a safe, stable, and warm environment that closely mimics their natural, but increasingly scarce, habitats like caves, hollow trees, and rock crevices.
Bats flying very close
As human development has reduced natural roosting sites, bats have adapted to use older houses, barns, and churches for their thermal stability, protection from predators, and easy access points.
Bats flying outside
It is a common misconception that bats are blind, they can see but use echolocation for navigation, as their night vision isn't great.
The current threats facing UK bats are; habitat loss, pesticides, wind turbines, development and intensive farming.
How You Can Help: Plant night-scented flowers (attracts insects), Install bat boxes, Reduce artificial light, and Support local bat groups.
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