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Bats for All - A Resource Pack

Welcome!Over 4 years, from 2008 to 2012, the Bat Conservation Trust’s Count Bat Project worked with a wide range of

audiences, organisations and volunteer groups across England to give everyone, everywhere the chance to

discover the world of bats and get involved in their conservation.

Drawn from our experience, advice from experts and partners as well as years of education and outreach work

from bat groups, this resource pack is there to help you run bat events and projects with your local community.

We hope you will find it useful.

The Count Bat team.

Contents.1. Working with Communities.Resources showcasing our community work with useful hints and tips from event leaders and accessibility experts.

m Short films.m Accessibility guides.m Detailed case studies.

2. Running Bat Activities.Resources to organise enjoyable and accessible bat events with your local communities.

m Bat walk and talk (including a presentation).m Bat box workshop (ex: bat box guide).m Bat games and batty crafts (instructions sheets). m Bats at school.m Gardening for bats.m Risk assessments and evaluation guidance.

3. Raising Awareness of Bats.And other useful resources to communicate about bats to a wide audience.

m Posters.m Displays.m Bat sounds and music.

Index.

Section, folder or file name Description Section, Folder or File id.

Type of file and format

Working with Communities A Deaf and Hard of Hearing people (DHOH) A.1 Accessibility Guide - Making Bat Events Accessible to DHOH People

Advice on running targeted events for this audience and making mainstream events inclusive.

A.1.a Text (.pdf)

Bat Walks for Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Film Advice and interviews from those involved with the Count Bat project’s work with this audience.

E.1.a Video (.wmv)

Bat Walks for DHOH People - Audio description A spoken audio track outlining the background of the film.

E.1.b Audio (.mp3)

Bristol Deaf Community Case Study A Bat Group’s experience of working with this audience.

D.2.a Text (.pdf)

Visually Impaired People (VIP) A.2Accesibility Guide - Making Bat Events Accessible to VIPs


A.2.a Text (.pdf)

Bats and Visually Impaired People - Film Advice and interviews from those involved with the Count Bat project’s work with this audience.

E.1.c Video (.wmv)

Bats and Visually Impaired People - Audio description

A spoken audio track outlining the background of the film.

E.1.d Audio (.mp3)

Avon Visually Impaired People Case Study A Bat Group’s experience of working with this audience.

D.2.e Text (.pdf)

Weight for foam bats A guide for adding coins to foam bat shapes to represent average weights of 5 common species.

A.2.b Text (.pdf)

What bat is that - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Kirsten Irving)

C.1.i Audio (.mp3)

Amazing Bats - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Kirsten Irving)

C.1.j Audio (.mp3)

Encouraging Bats - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular C.1.k Audio (.mp3)

leaflet. (Kirsten Irving)Living with Bats - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular

leaflet. (Kirsten Irving)C.1.l Audio (.mp3)

Common pipistrelle sp. Info. - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Holly Watson)

C.1.m Audio (.mp3)

Brown long-eared sp. Info. - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Holly Watson)

C.1.n Audio (.mp3)

Noctule sp. info. - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Holly Watson)

C.1.o Audio (.mp3)

Daubenton's bat sp. Info - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Holly Watson)

C.1.p Audio (.mp3)

Physical resources for events with VIPs Useful resources held by BCT for use at events with VIPs.

A.2.c Text (.pdf)

What bat is that large print leaflet A large print version of this popular leaflet. C.1.b Text (.pdf)General Accessibility A.3Accessibility Guide - Making Bat Events Accessible to Disabled People


A.3.a Text (.pdf)

Improving Access to Bat Events - Film Advice and interviews from those involved with outdoor physical access.

E.1.e Video (.wmv)

Improving Access to Bat Events - Audio description A spoken audio track outlining the background of the film.

E.1.f Audio (.mp3)

Open Country Case Study A Bat Group’s experience of working with disabled people.

D.2.c Text (.pdf)

Children and Young People A.4Accessibility Guide - Introducing Young People to the World of Bats


A.4.a Text (.pdf)

Young People and the World of Bats - Film Advice and interviews from those involved in working with this audience.

E.1.g Video (.wmv)

Young People and the World of Bats - Audio description


E.1.h Audio (.mp3)

Oakley School Case Study A Bat Group’s experience of working with this school audience.

D.2.d Text (.pdf)

HAFAD Case Study The Count Bat project’s experience of D.2.g Text (.pdf)

working with this youth group audience.Explore the World of Bats - Education Pack flyer A flyer describing this BCT learning and

activity pack.C.1.f Text (.pdf)

Bats are like Simple comparisons of how bats feel, look and sound.

B.6.e Text (.pdf)

Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities A.5Accessibility Guide - Working with Black and Minority Ethnic Communities


A.5.a Text (.pdf)

Bringing Ethnic Communities and Bats Together - Film

Advice and interviews from those involved in working with this audience.

E.1.i Video (.wmv)

Bringing Ethnic Communities and Bats Together - Audio description


E.1.j Audio (.wav)

Hints and tips for writing in plain English A quick guide to writing in a style that is clear and easy to understand.

A.5.b Text (.pdf)

Queens Park Case study A Bat Group’s experience of running events in a culturally diverse area.

D.2.b Text (.pdf)

Bats of the World display A4 sheets of facts and pictures of various bats from around the world.

C.3.h Text (.pdf)

Bat pollinated fruits displays A4 sheets of facts and pictures about the plants around the world that rely on bats.

C.3.g Text (.pdf)

Bats in the rainforest An A4 sheet of tropical bat facts. A.5.c Text (.pdf)Bats and plants relationships A table of links between bats and plants. A.5.d Text (.pdf)Amazing Bats poster A popular BCT poster of bat facts and

pictures. C.2.a Text (.pdf)

Our local bats poster A bright bats and people poster. C.2.c Text (.pdf)Go batty for bats poster A bright ‘what you can do for bats’ poster. C.2.b Text (.pdf)Bats of the World leaflet A popular BCT leaflet of bats worldwide. C.1.e Text (.pdf)Big vs Little Info on the world’s largest and smallest

bats.A.5.e Text (.pdf)

Bats of the world logo for badges A Joan Child’s line drawing of a bat on the globe.

A.5.f Picture (.jpg)

Running Bat Activities BBat walk B.1

A rough guide for bat walks A general guide for running bat walks, including accessibility information.

B.1.a Text (.pdf)

How to use a bat detector - Video A short video on the basics of using a heterodyne bat detector.

E.2.b Video (.wmv)

How to separate pipistrelles, noctules and Daubenton's bats

A rough guide to separating the 4 common species using a heterodyne bat detector.

B.1.b Text (.pdf)

Example of bat walk poster An amendable bat walk poster template. B.1.c Text (.word)Life size bat outline A3 Full size outlines of 4 common bat shapes. B.1.d Text (.pdf)Life size bat outline A4 Full size outlines of a single wing of 4

common bats for those without A3 printing capabilities.

B.1.e Text (.pdf)

Example risk assessment for bat walks A basic risk assessment example form to be amended/added to.

B.9.a Text (.word)

Bat walk logo for badges A Joan Childs line drawing of a bat in boots used for bat walk attendee badges.

B.1.f Picture (.jpg)

Big Bat Map flyer A flyer to hand out advertising the Big Bat Map.

C.1.g Text (.pdf)

What bat is that leaflet A popular BCT leaflet about bats you may see.

C.1.a Text (.pdf)

Leaflet order form 2012 An order form for BCT general leaflets. C.1.p Text (.pdf)Bat talk B.2Amazing Bats talk An introductory PowerPoint talk on British

bats.B.2.a Powerpoint

show (.pps)Amazing Bats speaker notes Notes to accompany the Amazing Bats talk. B.2.b Text (.pdf)Bat brain quiz A 12 question quiz to test your bat

knowledge.B.2.c Text (.pdf)

Bat brain quiz with answers The 12 answers to the quiz. B.2.d Text (.pdf)Habitat types and flight patterns Clues to identifying bats by flight pattern

and habitat.B.2.e Text (.pdf)

Pre-walk talk Simple bat facts suitable to collate as a talk before heading off on a bat walk.

B.2.f Text (.pdf)

Bat identification table A quick guide to 6 of our most common bats.

B.2.g Text (.pdf)

Bat box making B.3A guide to bat boxes A 7 page guide to bat boxes and other B.3.a Text (.pdf)

man-made roosts.Building a Kent bat box instructions Bedfordshire Bat Group’s step by step

instructions to bat box building.B.3.b Text (.pdf)

Bat box logo for badges A Joan Child’s line drawing of a bat with a hammer used for bat box maker badges.

B.3.c Picture (.jpg)

Monitoring bat boxes at Priory Country Park Bedford Park Ranger’s findings of bat box use.

B.3.d Text (.pdf)

Gardening for bats B.4Gardening for bats - Quick guide for a bat friendly garden

A popular BCT guide to bat-friendly plants and gardening tips.

B.4.a Text (.pdf)

Encouraging bats leaflet A popular BCT booklet on bat gardening & bat boxes.

C.1.d Text (.pdf)

Bat gardener logo for badges A Joan Child’s line drawing of a bat with a spade used for bat gardener badges.

B.4.b Picture (.jpg)

Bat games B.5Bat game ideas A description of 8 simple bat

games/activities.B.5.a Text (.pdf)

Bat hunt challenge Clues and quiz sheets for a fun outdoor bat activity.

B.5.b Folder

Scenario ideas for a bat play Suggested story and script for a children’s bat play.

B.5.c Text (.pdf)

BATtle A dice game adapted from Beetle. B.5.d Text (.pdf)The survival game A fun bat card game. B.5.e Text (.pdf)Pass the parcel A bat quiz version of the popular children’s

game.B.5.f Text (.pdf)

Sense of smell A game to test if you can match the bat’s sense of smell.

B.5.g Text (.pdf)

Bat game logo for badges A Joan Child’s line drawing of a bat with a tennis racket used for bat game badges.

B.5.h Picture (.png)

Bats at school B.6Bats in the curriculum A guide to linking bat studies with the

schools national curriculum.B.6.a Text (.pdf)

Bats in class - An outline school session An example of an interactive classroom session on bats.

B.6.b Text (.pdf)

Example of a lesson plan An example lesson plan from a Bedford B.6.c Text (.pdf)

school studying bats. Bats online and in literature A sample of additional books and websites. B.6.d Text (.pdf)Bats are like Simple comparisons of how bats feel, look

and sound.B.6.e Text (.pdf)

Explore the World of Bats - Education Pack flyer A flyer describing this BCT learning and activity pack.

C.1.f Text (.pdf)

Bat teacher logo for badges A Joan Child’s line drawing of a bat dressed as a teacher used for bat badges for pupils.

B.6.f Picture (.jpg)

Batty crafts B.7Bat mask Pipistrelle, Daubenton’s bat and brown

long-eared bat mask masters.B.7.a Text (.pdf)

Bobbing bat hat A simple design for a bat hat to make at events.

B.7.b Folder

Flat bat A bat-shaped finger puppet. B.7.c Text (.pdf)Bat costume A simple bat costume made from a bin liner

and tights.B.7.d Text (.pdf)

Toilet roll bat A fun bat to make from a toilet roll and card. B.7.e Text (.pdf)Flapping bat A fun card bat to flap on a stick. B.7.f Text (.pdf)Thumb bat Bat shapes made with an ink pad, a pen

and a thumb.B.7.g Text (.pdf)

Bat badges A selection of Joan Child’s line drawings for badges/stickers.

B.7.h Folder

Creative activities at outreach events Guidance on running creative bat activities from Wonky Giraffe.

B.7.i Text (.pdf)

Bat sounds and music B.8Common pipistrelle echolocation call_Jules Agate A short recording of a pipistrelle bat as

heard through a heterodyne bat detector.B.8.a Audio (.wav)

Brown long-eared bat echolocation call_Philip Briggs A short recording of a brown long-eared bat as heard through a heterodyne bat detector.

B.8.b Audio (.wav)

Noctule echolocation call_ Philip Briggs A short recording of a noctule as heard through a heterodyne bat detector.

B.8.c Audio (.wav)

Bat roost sounds - Sample from Enchanting echoes by David King

Chattering of socialising pipistrelle bats in a roost, as heard by ear.

B.8.d Audio (.wma)

Pipistrellle feeding and social calls - Sample from Pipistrelle bats echolocating and social B.8.e Audio (.wma)

Enchanting echoes (David King) calling as heard through a heterodyne bat detector.

Daubenton's bat - Sample from Enchanting echoes by David King

A Daubenton’s bat echolocating as heard through a heterodyne bat detector.

B.8.f Audio (.wma)

Enchanting Echoes - A CD introduction to bat vocalisation

General introduction and track listing for the Enchanting Echoes CD.

B.8.g Text (.pdf)

Bat tune by the young people of HAFAD A bat dance track created by youths from Hammersmith & Fulham Action on Disability.

B.8.h Audio (.mp3)

Bat DJ logo for bat badges A Joan Child’s line drawing of a bat DJ used for bat badges for pupils.

B.8.i Picture (.jpg)

Health and Safety B.9Example risk assessment for bat walks A basic risk assessment example form to

be amended/added to.B.9.a Text (.word)

Example risk assessment for events A basic risk assessment example form to be amended/added to.

B.9.b Text (.word)

Example risk assessment to water born events An example risk assessment form from Viking kayak club.

B.9.c Text (.word)

Evaluation / Feedback B.10Ideas for easy and fun event evaluation A useful introduction to evaluation with

ideas for getting feedback in different ways.B.10.a Text (.pdf)

Raising Awareness of Bats CBCT leaflets and flyers C.1What bat is that leaflet A popular BCT leaflet about bats you may

see.C.1.a Text (.pdf)

What bat is that large print leaflet A large print version of this popular leaflet. C.1.b Text (.pdf)Living with Bats leaflet A popular BCT leaflet designed for bat

roost owners.C.1.c Text (.pdf)

Encouraging Bats leaflet A popular BCT booklet on bat gardening & bat boxes.

C.1.d Text (.pdf)

Bats of the World leaflet A popular BCT leaflet of bats worldwide. C.1.e Text (.pdf)Explore the World of Bats - Education Pack flyer A flyer describing this BCT learning and

activity pack.C.1.f Text (.pdf)

Big Bat Map flyer A flyer to hand out advertising the big bat map.

C.1.g Text (.pdf)

Adopt a bat flyer A flyer advertising BCT’s bat adoption scheme to help bats in the wild.

C.1.h Text (.pdf)

What bat is that - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Kirsten Irving)

C.1.i Audio (.mp3)

Amazing Bats - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Kirsten Irving)

C.1.j Audio (.mp3)

Encouraging Bats - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Kirsten Irving)

C.1.k Audio (.mp3)

Living with Bats - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Kirsten Irving)

C.1.l Audio (.mp3)

Common pipistrelle sp. Info. - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Holly Watson)

C.1.m Audio (.mp3)

Brown long-eared sp. Info. - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Holly Watson)

C.1.n Audio (.mp3)

Noctule sp. info. - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Holly Watson)

C.1.o Audio (.mp3)

Daubenton's bat sp. Info - Audio leaflet A spoken word reading of this popular leaflet. (Holly Watson)

C.1.p Audio (.mp3)

Leaflet order form 2012 An order form for BCT general leaflets. C.1.q Text (.pdf)

Posters C.2Amazing bats poster A popular BCT poster of bat facts and

pictures. C.2.a Text (.pdf)

Go Batty for bats poster A bright ‘what you can do for bats’ poster. C.2.b Text (.pdf)Our local bats poster A bright bats and people poster. C.2.c Text (.pdf)Bat event poster template An amendable bat fun day poster. C.2.d Publisher

(.pub)Spot the hibernating bats poster A Bedfordshire Bat Group poster of photos

with bats to find.C.2.e Picture (.jpg)

Bat roosts in buildings poster A Bedfordshire Bat Group poster of photos of bat roosts in buildings.

C.2.f Picture (.jpg)

Bat roosts in trees poster A Bedfordshire Bat Group poster of photos of bat roosts in trees.

C.2.g Picture (.jpg)

Displays C.3Amazing Bat facts A popular BCT poster of bat facts and

pictures.C.3.a Text (.pdf)

Common bat species facts A4 sheets of facts to display about 5 of our commonest bats.

C.3.b Text (.pdf)

National Bat Helpline display information A4 sheets of text to display about the National Bat Helpline.

C.3.c Text (.pdf)

Bat Conservation Trust display information A4 sheets of text to display about BCT. C.3.d Text (.pdf)National Bat Monitoring Programme display information

A4 sheets of text to display about the National Bat Monitoring Programme.

C.3.e Text (.pdf)

Gardening for bats displays Bat-friendly plants and gardening tips to display.

C.3.f Text (.pdf)

Bat pollinated fruits displays A4 sheets of facts and pictures about the plants around the world that rely on bats.

C.3.g Text (.pdf)

Bats of the world displays A4 sheets of facts and pictures of various bats from around the world.

C.3.h Text (.pdf)

Fundraising packs C.4Halloween Party Pack A pack of ideas for running a Halloween

fundraising party.C.4.a Text (.pdf)

Case studies DCase studies summaries D.1Bristol Deaf Community Case Study A summary of a Bat Group’s experience of

working with this audience.D.1.a Text (.pdf)

Queens Park Case Study A summary of a Bat Group’s experience of running events in a culturally diverse area.

D.1.b Text (.pdf)

Open Country Case Study A summary of a Bat Group’s experience of working with disabled people.

D.1.c Text (.pdf)

Oakley School Case study A summary of a Bat Group’s experience of working with this school audience.

D.1.d Text (.pdf)

Avon Visually Impaired People Case Study A summary of a Bat Group’s experience of working with this audience.

D.1.e Text (.pdf)

Green City Bats Case Study A summary of the work done with local ‘friends of’ groups in London.

D.1.f Text (.pdf)

Detailed case studies D.2Bristol Deaf Community Case Study Full details of a Bat Group’s experience of

working with this audience.D.2.a Text (.pdf)

Queens Park Case Study Full details of a Bat Group’s experience of running events in a culturally diverse area.

D.2.b Text (.pdf)

Open Country Case Study Full details of a Bat Group’s experience of working with disabled people.

D.2.c Text (.pdf)

Oakley School Case Study Full details of a Bat Group’s experience of working with this school audience.

D.2.d Text (.pdf)

Avon Visually Impaired People Case Study Full details of a Bat Group’s experience of working with this audience.

D.2.e Text (.pdf)

Green City Bats Case Study Full details of the work done with local ‘friends of’ groups in London.

D.2.f Text (.pdf)

HAFAD Case Study The Count Bat project’s experience of working with this youth group audience.

D.2.g Text (.pdf)

Nathusius' Pipistrelle Hunt Case Study Details of a Bat Group’s experience of working with a local community to seek out bats.

D.2.h Text (.pdf)

Sunderland Case Study Details of a Bat Group’s experience of working in an urban area.

D.2.i Text (.pdf)

Films and videos EShort films E.1Bat Walks for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People - Film

Advice and interviews from those involved with the Count Bat project’s work with this audience.

E.1.a Video (.wmv)

Bat Walks for DHOH People - Audio description A spoken audio track outlining the background of the film.

E.1.b Audio (.mp3)

Bats and Visually Impaired People - Film Advice and interviews from those involved with the Count Bat project’s work with this audience.

E.1.c Video (.wmv)

Bats and Visually Impaired People - Audio description


E.1.d Audio (.mp3)

Improving Access to Bat Events - Film Advice and interviews from those involved with outdoor physical access.

E.1.e Video (.wmv)

Improving Access to Bat Events - Audio description A spoken audio track outlining the background of the film.

E.1.f Audio (.mp3)

Young People and the World of Bats - Film Advice and interviews from those involved in working with this audience.

E.1.g Video (.wmv)

Young People and the World of Bats - Audio description


E.1.h Audio (.mp3)

Bringing Ethnic Communities and Bats Together - Film

Advice and interviews from those involved in working with this audience.

E.1.i Video (.wmv)

Bringing Ethnic Communities and Bats Together - Audio description


E.1.j Audio (.mp3)

Bat Walks for DHOH People - Transcript A written transcript of the interviews from this film

E.1.k Text (.pdf)

Videos E.2Thank you to funders and volunteers - Video An overview of the Count Bat project and

the funders and volunteers that made it possible.

E.2.a Video (.wmv)

How to use a bat detector - Video A short video on the basics of using a heterodyne bat detector.

E.2.b Video (.wmv)

Contact.

Should you require individual publications in accessible formats (eg large print, braille, audio or straightforward English) please contact BCT.

Telephone number 0845 1300 228

Address Bat Conservation Trust, Quadrant House, 250 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5RD

Email [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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