The
Bat Box
Classic Kent-style bat box, encourages bats into areas where there are few roosting sites
£30 (inc. P&P)
Search ‘BobbaJay’ on ebay to buy online
- Made from 22mm timber – will last for years
- Ideal for a range of bat species
- Made from reclaimed/salvaged wood
- Four fixing points for attaching to wall/tree/fence
- Easy maintenance
- Free postage – comes flat packed with instructions
- Natural wood finish
- BobbaJay branded
The
Finer Details
Dimensions
Dimensions (when posting)
- Height – 44cm
- Width – 15cm
- Depth – 14.5cm (exc. roof)
- Depth – 20cm (inc. roof)
- Distance between fixing points – 33cm.
Please note – once sited you are not allowed to open or move a bat box unless you have a relevant licence.
Construction
- All boxes are pre-built, then deconstructed for posting to save postage and packaging costs
- This means that all the holes are pre-drilled, countersunk and therefore accurate
- There are only 6 pieces and 10 screws (all supplied)
- Each piece is labelled (see photo) and all writing remains internal once built… so you won’t see it
- All you need is a Phillips screwdriver. It really is child’s play…. in fact, children love building them!
Siting your bat box
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Locate your bat box where they are known to feed and navigate (close to hedges and tree lines)
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Ideally at least 4m above the ground (where safe installation is possible)
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Away from artificial light sources (to protect them from predators)
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Sheltered from strong winds and exposed to the sun for part of the day (usually south, south-east or south-west)
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Bats need time to find and explore new homes, and it may be several months or even years before boxes have residents – please be patient!