Uncertain future for Bechstein's bat colony in Hampshire

One of Britain's biggest colonies lives in ancient trees in Havant, where developers want to build hundreds of homesBechstein's bats (Myotis bechsteinii) are currently moving into hibernation quarters in old woodpecker nests or other holes in veteran trees.The rarity of the species is in part caused by the lack of suitable patches of ancient woodland. One of the biggest colonies in Britain is in the ancient trees at Long Copse Lane, in Havant district in Hampshire, where developers want to build 210 houses. Continue reading...