A bat is just a bat isn’t it?
Well, it’s not that simple, there are 18 different species of bats in the UK. Of which 17 are known to breed here too. As Northumberland is in the north of England, it is a bit colder than say Kent in the south, so we have only 11 or so species, click here for more information.
It is worth noting that all bats are protected by law and it is illegal to capture or handle them without a licence. Many bats like living with humans, as our buildings provide an alternative roost site to old, dead trees and our gardens provide excellent habitat for them to feed in.