Northern Ireland Bat Group

31/10/2026

🦇🎃Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇

24/10/2026

That weather is fierce! 😳

🦇It's the time of year when we start getting calls about bats on porches, in attics, sheds and other random places as they move between seasonal roosts. This weather might mean they take temporary shelter on the way to escape the wind and rain.

So if you find a bat please contact us using the NI Bat Query Form 👇

https://www.bats-ni.org.uk/bat-queries/?gf_page_2=1

The form goes straight to our amazing team of volunteers across Northern Ireland 24/7 so the volunteer who lives closest to you will respond 🚑

The query form also provides advice on containing bats safely and information for roost owners 💻📱

Our friends at Centre for Environmental Data and Recording - CEDaR manage bat queries during weekday office hours and NIEA staff respond and either release healthy bats or bring them to our carers 🤝

Thanks to everyone who has contacted us to get bats the help they need. Stay safe out there today everyone ❤



Video shows cold and underweight juvenile pipistrelle rescued last year after being found clinging to a gable wall during the day. After a few weeks of food & exercise he was released where he was found 😊

23/10/2026

And bats a wrap on our bat walks for 2026 🦇

We got to visit some amazing places this year including a bat talk inside the stunning Mussenden Temple thanks to our friends at National Trust - Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne and even a Game of Thrones filming location 😍

Lots more events planned in 2027 so watch this space....

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us at bat talks & walks and to our event partners see you next year! 😊

01/10/2026

Happy Bat Appreciation Month 🦇❤

Here's a big fluffy Leisler's bat to brighten your day 😍

17/09/2026

🦇Discover the Night - Toome🌙

Our 40th birthday celebrations continue this year with a series of batty events across Northern Ireland 🎉

Join us on Friday 2nd October at 7pm for a nocturnal wander to celebrate Northern Ireland Environment Link

There are only a few places remaining for this - for more information and to book 👇

[email protected]

For more information & other NI environment week events visit www.nienvironmentlink.org

05/09/2026

BAT EVENT UPDATES

🦇Discover the Night - Donemana
Still a few places available

🦇Mussenden Bat Walk - Sold Out

🦇Discover the Night - Drumnaph Nature Reserve
Fully booked but we have a waiting list in case last minute tickets become available

🦇Discover the Night - Toome
Only a few places available

👉For more information and how to book visit

https://www.bats-ni.org.uk/events/

🦇BAT EVENTS NEAR YOU🦇

We are delivering some bat talks & walks in September & October 😊

For more details and how to book 👇

https://www.bats-ni.org.uk/events/

A special event will take place for our amazing volunteers & current members in December - you'll receive an email in October 😉🥳

29/08/2026

Not on my watch!🦇

This cheeky chunky male Leisler’s bat decided a good place for temporary shelter would be on top of a security alarm 🤦‍♀️

Thanks to his big belly full of insects security couldn't set the alarm until he moved 😆

Thanks to Martin for contacting us and volunteer Joanne for releasing him successfully that same evening - no surprise he started foraging immediately! 🦇

If you find a bat contact us via our form 👇

https://www.bats-ni.org.uk/bat-queries/

25/08/2026

*SOLD OUT*

🦇 Downhill Bat Experience Walk

Embark into the twilight and discover a hidden world that comes alive after dark at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne, with Local Bat Expert, Karen Healy from the Northern Ireland Bat Group!✨

This unforgettable evening will kick off with a lively and engaging talk from Karen, packed full of surprising facts about these fascinating, but often misunderstood, nocturnal creatures. From their mischievous night-time navigation skills to the vital role they play in our ecosystem, you'll soon see bats in a whole new light...👀

Think you know your bats? Put your knowledge to the test in Karen's fun and interactive quiz, AND enjoy some bat-themed activities that are sure to entertain curious minds of all ages!

As dusk falls, the adventure continues outdoors into the atmospheric surroundings of Downhill Forest. If you're lucky enough, you might just spot one of our nocturnal pals up close!🦇

📅 Saturday 12 September
⌚ 7pm - 9:30pm
📍 Lion's Gate
🎟️ £10 per person
🔗 Booking essential (limited availability remaining) - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/mussenden-temple-and-downhill-demesne/events

Wonder, discovery and a touch of magic all in one unforgettable evening...🪄

National Trust NI | Visit Causeway Coast and Glens

21/08/2026

🦇BAT EVENTS NEAR YOU🦇

We are delivering some bat talks & walks in September & October 😊

For more details and how to book 👇

https://www.bats-ni.org.uk/events/

A special event will take place for our amazing volunteers & current members in December - you'll receive an email in October 😉🥳

03/08/2026

Lots of bat events planned as part of our 40th birthday celebrations this year 🥳

www.bats-ni.org.uk/events/

To our amazing members - keep an eye on your emails in October for a special invitation 😉 🦇