Did you know Windmill Hill City Farm is a bat haven?
Recently, Peter from the BS3 Wildlife Group kindly installed a ‘bat cam’ in our middle paddock. He has been recording the number of bats that visit the area.
And the results are in!
|
Species |
Counts |
% |
|
Greater Horseshoe Bat |
1 |
0.02 |
|
Natterer’s Bat |
3 |
0.05 |
|
Serotine |
17 |
0.26 |
|
Leisler’s Bat |
17 |
0.26 |
|
Noctule |
33 |
0.51 |
|
Common Pipistrelle |
4962 |
76.61 |
|
Soprano Pipistrelle |
1425 |
22.00 |
|
Nathusius’ Pipistrelle |
18 |
0.28 |
|
Brown Long-eared Bat |
1 |
0.02 |
|
|
6477 |
100.00 |
We have recorded a huge number of bats in the area and a whopping 9 different species!
As well as plenty of Common Pipistrelles and Soprano Pipistrelles, we have also recorded a few rarer species, like the Greater Horseshoe Bat (pictured) and a Natterer’s Bat.
We pride ourselves on bringing a little slice of nature to the city of Bristol, and we are thrilled that so many bats call our little farm home.
