(Myotis nattereri)

This bat appears widespread in Kent and is second in frequency to Daubenton’s at our known hibernation sites. Few maternity roosts are known but those discovered are in old barns and churches often using gaps in beams. Droppings indicating roosts are less common than with other myotis species. Foraging habitats include ancient woodland, wood pasture and parkland. We have records from the Romney Marsh indicating use of wetland forage sites. This species is the most frequently encountered myotis at swarming sites in late autumn.