"I'm getting interested in bats. Where can I find out more?
Books
There are some good books out there which vary in technical complexity
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John (D) Altringham (2003) "British Bats" HarperCollins ISBN 0-00-22-147X is one of the New Naturalist Series and is an excellent and thorough introduction. Well worth looking for a copy ,and , to our delight,the New Naturalist has just released it as a print on demand book for £50. Second hand copies of the original cost over £150 |
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Handbook of the Bats of Europe and Northwest Africa (Hardcover)by Christian Dietz (Author), Dietmar Nill (Author), Otto Von Helversen (Author) £40
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British Bats: A Guide to Identification Using Sound Analysis (Paperback)by Jon Russ (Author) An update of John Russ. book- for the serious sonogram- oholic. |
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Phil Richardson (1985) "Bats" Whittet Books ISBN 0-905483-41-3 is less technical but is nonetheless a wonderful introduction to the world of bats. Witty illustrations and text make this a great starting point. £7.99 |
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Also well worth having is the laminated leaflet published by the Field Studies Council. This is one of an excellent series designed to help people unfamiliar with a group to learn its key features painlessly. Excellent value Author(s): Jones & Walsh Date: 2001 Price: £2.50 Click here to go to the Field Studies Council website |
Internet sources
The Bat Conservation Trust produce fact sheets about most species of British Bat which you can download. The website has lots of general information too. Click here to view the list of fact sheets
The University of Bristol has its own bat site, which has lots of useful information
Click here
Practical experience
There's nothing like meeting bats in the flesh. If you live near us come along to one of our events. If you live further afield check.The Bat Conservation Trust's list of all the UK groups. Click here