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Hosted by Bat Conservation Trust · science · EN-GB · 83 episodes
Taking you into the field to discover the world of bat conservation. BatChat is for anyone who loves bats or has an interest in the conservation of these fascinating mammals. Ecologist and Chair of the Bat Conservation Trust Steve Roe takes you on-location, talking to the experts as well as local heroes to bring you the latest from the world of bats. Series 7 is currently being released with new episodes dropping every other Wednesday. In this upcoming series we travel to the Yorkshire Dales to visit the Hoffman limekiln, to Pembrokeshire to visit the infamous greater horseshoe bat roost at Stackpole and to a disused water mill that is now home to one of the most important bat colonies in Wales. Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you’d like to hear: comms@bats.org.uk Bats are magical but misunderstood mammals. At the Bat Conservation Trust we have a vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTaking you into the field to discover the world of bat conservation. BatChat is for anyone who loves bats or has an interest in the conservation of these fascinating mammals.
BatChat is hosted by Bat Conservation Trust. The show has published 83 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Bedfordshire Bat-by-Boat Survey" (11 March 2026, 30 minutes), "Margam Castle & Eco-Poetry" (25 February 2026, 27 minutes), and "From Aberdeen to Madagascar with Paul Racey" (11 February 2026, 46 minutes).
BatChat publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 83 episodes.
Booking probability for BatChat is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. BatChat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. BatChat's contact route on record: verified email.
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Bat Conservation Trust hosts BatChat, a science show with 83 episodes published.
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Episode #77
In this final episode of Series 7 of BatChat, we go out on a unique paddling journey along the River Great Ouse with the Bedfordshire Bat Group and the Viking Kayak Club. Bob Cornes from the bat group explains how the...
Episode #76
S7E76 In this episode of BatChat, we explore bat conservation with experts Megan Price and Beth from Margam Park in South Wales. They share insights on the park's rich biodiversity, highlighting the fourteen bat species...
Episode #75
In this episode, we chat with Emeritus Professor Paul Racey, one of the best-known figures in bat ecology and conservation. Paul talks about how his interest in bats began when he was at school, watching dusk fall and...
Episode #74
In this episode of BatChat, we explore the significant roost of greater horseshoe bats on the National Trust's Stackpole estate in Pembrokeshire, Wales. With insights from conservationists Maggie Andrews and Paul...
Episode #73
Steve Page from the Hampshire Bat Group is the custodian of Andrew Watson's Holgate Bat Detector, one of the first commercially available bat detectors which was developed in the 1960s. Steve built his own bat detector...
Episode #72
This week we visit Tattershall Church . As we’ll hear in this episode, Holy Trinity is a very important place for bats, with two maternity roosts present along with a number of other species. The site has been part of...
Episode #71
This week we sit down with Edward Wells from the Somerset Bat Group and talk about bats in the county and the work being done to protect them. Edward’s interest in bats started when he was a child and has seen the bat...
Episode #70
North of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales lies the Hoffman Kiln, a relic of the industrial revolution. It's now an important site for bats of the Dales all year round. In this episode we chat to Dave Anderson and Dave...
Episode #69
In this episode of BatChat, we explore the 50-year history of the Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) and its vital role in bat conservation. I speak with CEO Lucy Rogers about her role with VWT, the organisation's founding by...
Episode #68
S7E68 We're back with a brand new series and we're starting this exciting new collection of interviews with our President, Chris Packham. We last heard from Chris five years ago back in Episode 14 but this time Steve...
BatChat
We introduce our upcoming series, BatChat, premiering on November 5th. The series will explore the intriguing world of bats while also highlighting wildlife conservation and the amazing people working to conserve them...
Episode #67
We’ve hit a milestone - and it’s all thanks to you ! In this special bonus episode, host Steve Roe takes you behind the scenes of BatChat: from the podcast’s beginnings in 2018 to the present day. Discover how the show...
Episode #66
S6E66 In this episode, we're in the charming market town of Frome in Somerset, where the locals take part in a hands-on citizen science event. Armed with bat detectors, participants are sent out around town to record...
Episode #65
S6E65 In this noisy episode, we’re taking you to the heart of the Restore Nature Now march in Central London, where 60,000+ passionate individuals gathered on June 22nd 2024, to demand stronger action for nature. The...
Episode #64
S6E64 In this episode of BatChat, we’re shining a spotlight on NightWatch , a groundbreaking community science project from the Bat Conservation Trust. Launched in 2021, NightWatch is the only initiative of its kind in...
Episode #63
S6E63 Climate change is shifting the landscape—literally. But what does that mean for wildlife, especially bats? This episode takes us into the Connecting People and Landscapes in a Changing Climate project, a hands-on...
Episode #62
S6E62 🌙 The Bat Night Market Imagine a world without bats. Ever heard of a market that comes alive at night—just like bats? We visit the Bat Night Market , an immersive event blending art, science, and nature. Inspired...
Episode #61
S6E61 Recorded in the winter of 2024, in this episode we travel to the Northumberland coastline to a National Trust property called Seaton Delaval Hall. We’re there because this property is home to the UK’s...
Episode #60
S6E60. In this episode, we venture into the ancient Pengelli Forest in Pembrokeshire to uncover the story behind one of the region's most remarkable bat discoveries. Back in 2000, Margaret Clarke discovered presence of...
Episode #59
S6E59 This week, we’re diving into an evening adventure at the stunning Tintinhull Gardens in Somerset, owned by the National Trust. Joining the Somerset Bat Group, we’re on the hunt for one of the UK’s rarest bats –...
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Conservation Ecologist & Nature-Tech Innovation, Wildlife Drones
Assistant Director of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research, Federation of Master Builders in Wales
Somerset Bat Group
Bat Conservation Trust
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