Grounded Bats
A grounded bat will almost certainly need help.
Using gloves, or a cloth, carefully pick up the bat and place it into a secure, container such as a large ice cream tub or shoebox (check that there are no thumb-size holes or perforations in the box first, as bats are great escape artists). Put four small holes in the lid of the box for ventilation (the end of a pencil is ideal) and place some kitchen paper or tissue on the bottom of the box.
A milk bottle lid or other small shallow container filled with water should be added to allow the bat to drink, should it wish to.
A cloth can also be added to allow the bat to crawl under and feel safe if it wishes.
Please call the Lincolnshire Bat Helpline on 01775 766286, between 7.30am and 11pm, and they will be able to organise passing you and your bat to a carer. Alternatively call the national Bat Conservation Trust helpline on 0345 1300228, between 9.30am and 4.30pm, or 6.30pm to 10pm (summer only), and they will be able to help likewise.
Then call the Bat Conservation Trust Helpline on 0345 1300228 and they will be able to put you in touch with a local carer.
Lincs Bat Rescue also have a 24 hour / 7 days a week grounded and trapped bat recovery service, and can be contacted on: 01754 880070 landline or 07713 760211 or 07586 293860 mobile.
Please Note: There are not enough bat carers in the Lincolnshire area and we also need bat rescue drivers to collect and deliver bats to carers. Training is given. If you feel you can help please contact the Helpline.
If you have a general enquiry:
The Lincolnshire helpline 01775 766 286 (between 07:30 and 23:00), or email via info@lincsbatgroup.co.uk