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The Barbastelle bat

By Chris Wyver – GWCT Placement student. Considered one of the most endangered bats in western Europe, the barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus) has been recorded, albeit in small numbers, in central and southern England and Wales. The barbastelle is a

Niamh McHugh 13 March 201813 March 2018 AgriBats, Bats 1 Comment Read more

The Greater and Lesser Horseshoe Bat

The UK, is home to two of the five European horseshoe bat species: the greater horseshoe (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) and lesser horseshoe (Rhinolophus hipposideros). Both species behave in a somewhat stereotypical way, preferring to hibernate in caves and perching upside-down with

Belinda Bown 14 December 201715 December 2017 AgriBats, Bats No Comments Read more

Pipistrelles of Great Britain

If you’re taking an evening stroll during the warm summer months and see a glimpse of an erratic yet agile bundle of brown fur whizz past you then chances are you’ve encountered a common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus). Notably the commonest

Jade Hemsley 2 August 201714 December 2017 AgriBats, Bats No Comments Read more

Blog

  • AgriBats flyer 22 June 2018
  • The Barbastelle bat 13 March 2018
  • The Greater and Lesser Horseshoe Bat 14 December 2017
  • Pipistrelles of Great Britain 2 August 2017
  • That’s Salisbury TV visits AgriBats 24 July 2017

Meet the team

Dr. Niamh McHughDr. Niamh McHugh
Project Lead

Anna ForbesAnna Forbes
Trainee

Jade HemsleyJade Hemsley
Trainee

Chris Wyver
Trainee

Belinda BownBelinda Bown
Research Assistant

Sophie PotterSophie Potter
Research Assistant

Prof. John HollandProf. John Holland
Head of Department

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