Brown Long-eared Bat
Plecotus auritus
UK Green ListModerate📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
April to October. Woodland.
Best time of day
Dusk. Those ears.
Lake District
Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. Those long ears. Slower flight. Gleaning. Picks insects from leaves. Dusk. Common. Bat detector 25-50 kHz.
UK population
Around 200,000. Widespread.
Overview
Brown long-eared bats have those ears. Long. Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. Slower flight. Gleaning. Picks from leaves. Dusk. Common.
At a Glance
| Order | Chiroptera |
| Family | Vespertilionidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Forest · Buildings |
| Diet | Insects. Gleans from leaves. Also catches in flight. |
| UK population | Around 200,000. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. Those long ears. Slower flight. Gleaning. Picks insects from leaves. Dusk. Common. Bat detector 25-50 kHz. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland. Grizedale, Borrowdale, Whinlatter. Those long ears. Flutters. Slower than pipistrelle. Gleaning. Picks from leaves.
Identification
Long ears. Slow flight. Gleaning. Brown. Bat detector 25-50 kHz.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland. Dusk. Those ears. Slower than pipistrelle. Grizedale. Borrowdale.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.