Pipistrelle Bat
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
April to October. Hibernates in winter.
Best time of day
Dusk. That flutter.
Lake District
Villages. Woodland edge. Over water. Dusk. That flutter. Our commonest bat. Common and soprano pipistrelle. Both occur. You need a bat detector to tell them apart.
UK population
Around 2 million. Our commonest bat.
Overview
Pipistrelles flutter at dusk. Our commonest bat. Villages. Woodland edge. Over water. Actually two species. Common and soprano. You need a bat detector. Dusk. April to October.
At a Glance
| Order | Chiroptera |
| Family | Vespertilionidae |
| Habitat | Woodland edge · Villages · Over water |
| Diet | Flying insects. Catches in flight. |
| UK population | Around 2 million. Our commonest bat. |
| Lake District | Villages. Woodland edge. Over water. Dusk. That flutter. Our commonest bat. Common and soprano pipistrelle. Both occur. You need a bat detector to tell them apart. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Villages, woodland edge, over water. The valleys. That flutter at dusk. Our commonest bat. Pipistrelle. Actually two species. Common and soprano.
Identification
Small. Flutters. Dusk. Bat detector for species. 45 kHz or 55 kHz.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Dusk. Villages. Over water. That flutter. Bat detector helps.
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.