Northern Ireland
BAT GROUP
Affiliated to the Bat Conservation Trust
BATS IN IRELAND
There are currently nine species of bats known to live and breed in Ireland. The most recent bat (and also our newest mammal), Nathusius’ pipistrelle, was discovered as recently as 1996.
With a wingspan of 12 cm, Leisler’s bat is our biggest species weighing in at around 15 grams, less than a packet of crisps.
Our smallest bat, the pipistrelle, can eat around 3.500 small insects such as midges in one night. Bats make great guests at any barbecue!
There are currently nine species of bats known to live and breed in Ireland. The most recent bat (and also our newest mammal), Nathusius’ pipistrelle, was discovered as recently as 1996.
With a wingspan of 12 cm, Leisler’s bat is our biggest species weighing in at around 15 grams, less than a packet of crisps.
Our smallest bat, the pipistrelle, can eat around 3.500 small insects such as midges in one night. Bats make great guests at any barbecue!
Click on species below for more information (links to NIMARS site)
Common pipistrelle
Soprano pipistrelle
Nathusius’ pipistrelle
Leisler’s bat
Brown long-eared bat
Whiskered bat
Natterer’s bat
Daubenton’s bat
Lesser horseshoe bat (not found in Northern Ireland)
Common pipistrelle
Soprano pipistrelle
Nathusius’ pipistrelle
Leisler’s bat
Brown long-
Natterer’s bat
Daubenton’s bat
Lesser horseshoe bat (not found in Northern Ireland)