Daubenton’s bats are distinguishable by large feet and hairy toes, excellent for lifting insects from the surface of streams. They roost in woodland, under bridges and in house attics. Between September and April they hibernate.
Also known at the ‘water bat’ owing to their preferred proximity to water, where they feed on midges, gnats and other insects.
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Did you know?
Daubenton's bat, was named after the 18th century French naturalist Louis-Jean-Marie Daubenton. They also tend to hibernate alone, finding warm shelter spots underground like caves.
When to see
The nest time to spot these acrobatic bats is dawn and dusk, throughout the summer months.
Where to see
They can be spotted in woodland and grassland where there is fresh water nearby for hunting such as ponds or lochs. Sometime's seen roosting under bridges and caves or in the holes of trees.
Did you know?
Daubenton's bat, was named after the 18th century French naturalist Louis-Jean-Marie Daubenton. They also tend to hibernate alone, finding warm shelter spots underground like caves.
When to see
The nest time to spot these acrobatic bats is dawn and dusk, throughout the summer months.
Where to see
They can be spotted in woodland and grassland where there is fresh water nearby for hunting such as ponds or lochs. Sometime's seen roosting under bridges and caves or in the holes of trees.
Did you know?
Daubenton's bat, was named after the 18th century French naturalist Louis-Jean-Marie Daubenton. They also tend to hibernate alone, finding warm shelter spots underground like caves.
When to see
The nest time to spot these acrobatic bats is dawn and dusk, throughout the summer months.
Where to see
They can be spotted in woodland and grassland where there is fresh water nearby for hunting such as ponds or lochs. Sometime's seen roosting under bridges and caves or in the holes of trees.
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