New Forest bat species
The New Forest is a stronghold for bats and it is thought that 13 out of the 18 UK species can be found here (17 of which are known to breed in the UK).
- Barbastelle (385 KB)
- Bechstein’s (385 KB)
- Brandt’s (370 KB)
- Brown long eared (378 KB)
- Common pipistrelle (360 KB)
- Daubentons (362 KB)
- Grey long eared (350 KB)
- Leisler’s (310 KB)
- Lesser horseshoe (438 KB)
- Natterer’s (353 KB)
- Noctule (266 KB)
- Soprano pipistrelle (412 KB)
- Whiskered (399 KB)
Related link
Search for records of bats near or in your local woods by using the National Biodiversity Network’s interactive map:
Photo credit: Colleen Mainstone