{"product_id":"a-guide-to-british-bats","title":"A Guide to British Bats","description":"\u003cp\u003eWildID Bats is two guides in one: a night-time companion that helps you identify bats on the wing by their calls and flight patterns, and a daytime key for recognising bats at rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification guide to all 16 breeding species in Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify resting bats in daytime with straightforward yes\/no questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify flying bats at night with sonograms and flight patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical for use outdoors: lightweight, rucksack-sized, splash-proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBats are fascinating; the only mammals that can fly. Although there are more than a thousand species worldwide, Britain is home to 16 species. All of the British species of eat insects, including beetles, moths, flies and midges. They navigate and locate insects by echolocation, making high frequency ultrasonic calls and listening for the pattern of returning echoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is an offence to disturb a wild bat unless you have a licence. So beginners should start by trying to identify bats in flight. Fortunately you can gather initial clues without using any special equipment, and this guide will show you what to look for. Useful information includes size, flight pattern, habitat and emergence time after dusk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(OP65)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Field Studies Council","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59410871091534,"sku":"9781851538751","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/6775\/7390\/files\/9781851538751.jpg?v=1775907778","url":"https:\/\/intothewest.co.uk\/products\/a-guide-to-british-bats","provider":"Into the West Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}