Daubenton's Bat
Myotis daubentonii
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Windermere
Season
April to October. Over water.
Best time of day
Dusk. Skims the surface.
Lake District
Windermere. Ullswater. The Derwent. That skim. Low over water. Trails feet. Water bat. Dusk. Common. Easy to see over lakes.
UK population
Around 150,000. Widespread.
Overview
Daubenton's bats skim. Low over water. Trails feet. Windermere. Ullswater. The Derwent. Water bat. Dusk. Common. Easy to see over lakes.
At a Glance
| Order | Chiroptera |
| Family | Vespertilionidae |
| Habitat | Over water · Lakes · Rivers |
| Diet | Aquatic insects. Skims from surface. |
| UK population | Around 150,000. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Windermere. Ullswater. The Derwent. That skim. Low over water. Trails feet. Water bat. Dusk. Common. Easy to see over lakes. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Over lakes and rivers. Windermere, Ullswater, the Derwent. That skim. Low over water. Trails feet. Water bat.
Identification
Skims. Low over water. Trails feet. Brown. Bat detector 45-50 kHz.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Lakes. Rivers. Dusk. That skim. Low over water. Easy to see.
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.