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Scientific Name:
Myotis brandti
Description:
The ears are small and pointed and the nose is also small on this species. They are covered in a dark brown shaggy fur.
Size:
Up to 5cm in length with a 21-24cm wingspan and weighs up to 9.5 grams.
Preferred habitats:
Woodland in areas close to water.
Diet:
Moths, midges and spiders.
Lifespan:
Up to 40 years.
Breeding
Mating happens in the autumn and females give birth to a single pup the following summer, in July.
Where do they live in the Forest?
They live in the woodland, often in areas close to water.
Natural predators
Birds of prey.
Spotting tips
Keep on eye out just after sunset from April until October in the woodland near a source of water.
Not to be confused with
Whiskered Bat. These two were consider to be of the same species until 1970s, however Brandt’s are slightly larger in size.
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. They are also a European Protected Species through the European Habitats Directive.
How you can help
The main threat to Brandt’s Bat is habitat loss, to help protective against this you could become a Friend of the Forest and support our work creating and maintaining habitats for wildlife.
