Five common myths about bats
The truth about some popular bat myths. Hollywood and old wives tales have a lot to answer for!
Read more27thFeb
Why can't you just clear out the bats?
Why it's important to do a bat survey and license any disturbance or loss of roosts
Read more10thFeb
Likely outcomes of bat surveys
What is the likelihood of your bat survey discovering a roost?
Read more25thJan
Bat roosts in trees
Advice on considering roosting bats when thinking about felling or tree surgery.
Read more12thJan
Preserving an important bat hibernation site
Bat hibernation sites are rare and special. David Dodds Associates worked with NWH Group to preserve one at Middleton, near Gorebridge.
Read more23rdJun
Conditioned bat surveys
Answers to a few of the questions about bat surveys we hear most often.
Read more13thJun
The name of the bat
Why are bats called bats and what other names are used for them? All you could want to know about bat names.
Read more22ndMay
Never a dull moment with Milkshake Monkey
They say you shouldn't work with children and animals, but David has been doing both - filming with bats for a children's TV programme.
Read more4thMay
Successful bat mitigation for The Landmark Trust
Successful bat surveys, licensing and mitigation at The Landmark Trust properties at Saddell Estate
Read more30thApr
Bats in buildings
Some handy hints to help you understand if you may have bats roosting in your property.
Read more2ndApr
Some bat survey FAQs
If you've never commissioned a bat survey before our handy FAQs will help you out.
Read more15thMar
10 ways to avoid bat survey problems
Don't allow your project be delayed or disrupted. Ten ways to ensure bat surveys go according to plan and support the planning outcome you're hoping for.
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