Pipistrelle bats  (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and Pipistrellus pygmaeus)

Range

Found throughout most of Europe (2), the pipistrelle is the most widespread and abundant bat species in the UK. However it has undergone a 70% decline in numbers between 1978 and 1993 (3).

Habitat

Pipistrelles roost in trees and under external features of buildings, such as hanging tiles and soffits. They feed along woodland edges, in open woodland, suburban gardens, marshes and over water (2). Hibernation occurs in crevices in buildings and trees as well as in bat boxes (5).

left