West Yorkshire Bat Group are a dedicated group of volunteers committed to protecting and helping the bats of West Yorkshire. We are a partner group of the Bat Conservation Trust.
We aim to advance the protection and conservation of bats, their roosts, feeding areas and hibernation sites in this area
We wish to share with the public information about bats and bat conservation
Currently we are focusing on identifying and monitoring important sites for bats in West Yorkshire and the surrounding area. We want our conservation efforts to be based on sound information, not just good ideas.
Conservation
WYBG run a number of conservation related activities, such as being involved in national projects run by the Bat Conservation Trust.
Data
We collect data of known bat roosts, activity and hibernation sites across West Yorkshire. Our data is essential in understanding bat activity in our region.
Education
Education is key to challenging the myths around bats. WYBG volunteers attend events and groups to talk bats.
Research
We fund and participate in academic research activities that relate to bat such as our gut microbiome project.
Bat Care
Bat care is another essential part of the work we do. Our caring volunteers rehabilitate grounded, injured or orphaned bats.
Membership
Our members are vital to the work we do and members can volunteer to participate in various activities and events.
Get help for a Bat
Have you found an injured or grounded bats or discovered a bat or roosting bat while undertaking building work?
Please ring the Bat Conservation Trust on
0345 1300 228.
Please read our bat care page for advice on what to do to care for the bat until help is arranged, or visit the BCT care page here.