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Bat Helpline

Need help with bats in the home or injured, orphaned or grounded individuals?

If so, call the National Bat Helpline on:

FREEFONE
1800 405 000

CCBG Bridge Report

An Investigation into Bridge Usage by Bats within the Sullane & Laney River Catchments, Co. Cork.

Download PDF 1.7MB

Irish Mammal Survey

Take part in an online survey to ascertain the current and past distribution of animals in Ireland. Any information submitted can be viewed on the distribution maps.

Irish Mammal Survey

www.irishmammals.ie

Bat Database

Bat Conservation Ireland developed an online bat records database in 2004 with grant funding from The Heritage Council.

Click here to view bat species data by county.

Buy Online

All these titles are available through the Natural History Book Service. Click on the book title to buy the book online.

Publications

Bats
Phil Richardson

Excellent general book on bats, now updated and reprinted, and part of the well known Whittet Books series on British wildlife. Very readable, with witty cartoons, humorous anecdotes and packed with information on bat biology and habits.

Whittet Books
ISBN 0-905483-41-3
 
The Bats of Britain and Ireland
Jon Russ

Details echolocation calls, sound analysis and species identification. Includes diagrams of flight paths, sonograms of bat sounds and an introduction to the world of sound.

Currently out of print, but available in PDF format from Alana Ecology.

Alana Books
ISBN 0-9536049-0-X

 
The Bat Workers' Manual
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee

The long-awaited second edition of this classic manual detailing survey and monitoring techniques, health and safety, the law, the catching, handling and examination of bats in the field, Bat Group roles, public relations, timber treatment, artificial roosts, conservation etc. An invaluable resource for the bat worker.

ISBN 1-86107-462-X
 
The Bats of Europe and North America
Wilfried Schober & Eckard Grimmberger

An expanded edition of the original, now including the North American species. Excellent photographs to aid identification, including close-ups of difficult features. Full text covers bat myths, conservation and life history.

T.F.H. Publications Ltd
ISBN 0-7938-0490-6
 
Bats - Biology and Behaviour
John D. Altringham

Excellent, up to date account of the lives of bats and their biology, including a look at their evolution, individual behaviour and interactions with the environment.

Oxford University Press
ISBN 0-19-850322-9
 
Walker's Bats of the World
Ronald M. Nowak

A complete guide to the world's bat families, including detailed descriptions, black and white photographs, sketches, plates, and distribution notes.

Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 0-8018-4986-1
 
Long-eared Bats
Susan M. Swift

A detailed account of the life histories and biology of long-eared bats, including colour photographs, sketches, diagrams and charts.

T. and A.D. Poyser
ISBN 0-85661-108-5
 
Bats in Question
Don E. Wilson

Laid out in an easily accessible, index format, facts on bat behaviour, biology, evolution, conservation etc. are readily found. The text is enhanced by stunning colour photographs throughout.

Smithsonian Institution Press
ISBN 1-56098-739-1
 
The Bat - Wings in the Night Sky
M. Brock Fenton

A general account of bat life histories, behaviour and biology enhanced by the author's anecdotes of his experiences in various parts of the world.

Swan-Hill Press
ISBN 1-84037-038-6
 
The World of Bats - The Flying Goblins of the Night
Klaus Richarz & Alfred Limbrunner

A visual delight! Stunning colour photograph and diagram reproduction make this a truly unique bat book. The text covers bat biology, behaviour and evolution.

T.F.H Publications Ltd.
ISBN 0-8662-540-4
 
Bats
M. Brock Fenton

An up to date, general account of bats world wide. Excellently illustrated with colour photographs throughout.

Facts On File Inc.
ISBN-10 0816043582
 
The Bat Detective - A Field Guide for Bat Detection
Brian Briggs & David King

A combined book and CD which gives an insight into the world of bat sounds. Explanations are in layman's terms and and the package is intended for use by those using a bat detector.

Stag Electronics
ISBN 0-9532426-0-9