Injured or grounded bat

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Any bat that is found on the ground, or in an exposed area, especially during the day, is likely to need help. There is lots of advice on our national bodies website as below:

START HERE > Help! I’ve found a bat
- Bat in need of rescue > How to contain a Bat > Getting a bat into Care

It is worth noting that domestic Cats are a major predator of Bats, especially of young bats in Summer. If the found bat shows extensive wounds or an obvious broken bone in the wing, then it is unlikely to have any chance of independent life.
Most local Vets are happy to euthanize a wild bat in these circumstances free of charge.

Advice for Vets – “A bat has been brought to our surgery”

Help for Bats in Somerset

There are only a couple of organisations in Somerset that take and care for injured bats. Please contact them directly:

Secret World – East Huntspill, Highbridge

They work 8am to 8pm, 365 days a year to rescue sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. If you find an animal in need of urgent attention outside these hours please contact your nearest veterinary surgeon. The casualty will then be transported to Secret World the following morning for ongoing care.

01278 783250

RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre

They have many staff members skilled in bat rehabilitation and vets on site every day of the year for bat triage and medication. Open hours for advice over the phone or accepting animal admissions are 8am to 8pm, 365 days a year.