Bats

Bats are extremely important to nature in the UK, and worldwide. These special flying mammals work hard catching insects and pollinating plants. Their numbers are declining though - help us help them by putting up bat boxes and providing a rich environment for them to thrive in. RSPB shop stocks specially-designed and tested bat boxes (bat homes / nest boxes), special seed packs and other accessories to help. You can use bat detectors to help you find and identify the species nearby. Other ways to help bats in gardens include growing native trees and shrubs, and creating a wildlife pond.