We are a diverse group of bat conservation volunteers on the Isle of Wight. We carry out a range of bat conservation activities, and we are proud to support the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital.
If you want to know a bit more about bats on the Isle of Wight, or are interested to learn more about bat conservation and get involved, then please contact us, we will be glad to hear from you! Our email address is info@iowbats.org.
What does the IOW Bat Group do?
- We provide a local learning resource for public and personal education.
- We undertake some serious research too:
- We maintain the IoW Bat Records (recorder details on contact page)
- We also support the IOW Bat Hospital.
- Note: we do not provide planning advice – please refer to the Bat Conservation Trust website here.
Who are we?
- Currently a small group of volunteers with varied interests;
- A Bat Conservation Trust “Partner Group”.
If you find an injured bat on the Isle of Wight, then please report it to the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital on 01983 406756. They will come quickly to check it, and if necessary take it to the Bat Hospital for treatment and recuperation. Thanks.