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Coronation Street goes batty
Natural England will be paying a visit to one of England's most famous addresses (Monday 14 April) after resident 'Roy Cropper' suspected some 'batty' behaviour on a local building site.
The Coronation Street story line has highlighted the plight of our nocturnal furry friends. There are 17 different species of bats in England, some very rare, others still quite widespread. These fascinating mammals are heavily dependent on buildings as they often use them as roosts at different times of the year.
Because populations of most species have declined in past decades, all British bats have been protected by law since 1982. The legal protection they receive has recently been strengthened by changes to European law.
Bats rarely cause any problems when they roost in houses, but if you are worried about their presence or you want to do something that would affect them or their roosts you should contact Natural England for advice.
The following publications give advice and guidance on bats:
Batworkers Manual (JNCC)
Focus on bats: discovering their lifestyle and habitats