[Kentbloke]

We were watching the start of a firework display at Folkestone harbour on Saturday. My mate felt something on the collar of his fleece, crooking his neck round to see if it was one of us tapping him on the back, he was somewhat shocked to see a tiny Bat had landed on him! It quickly flew off and circled around us and then disappeared into the night. We reckoned that the poor creature (the Bat not my chum!) must have been deafened and shocked by the sudden racket and crash landed? I wonder what effect bonfire night may have on these little guys?

[Bubbs]

No idea of the effects fireworks have on them but always handle with caution as they can bite.....and it b***** hurts.

John.

[Barcud coch]

Bonfire Night is not a major issue as most bat species in Britain will be in their winter roosts by then. For the very reason we don't need midge repellent on bonfire night they've gone into caves/mineshafts for the winter although if it's warm they could well be out and about.

What this trend towards fireworks at random times of the year is doing I don't know.

[Kentbloke]

Thanks BC. I thought it was unusual to get a Bat landing on a person - in the part of the world anyway. Perhaps the old (myth?) of Bats getting tangled in womens hair has some truth in it after all?