At this time of year bats are now within their #hibernation season; during this time body temperatures lower and their metabolic rate slows to reduce energy expenditure. Bats will survive during this period on fat they have stored up, however, when the weather is milder they will come out to feed or drink; during hibernation bats need roosts that are cool and at a consistent temperature. During involvement at one of our sites this year our dusk surveys revealed a property wa