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Bat Boxes

Eco-habitats for bats

Nowadays the environmental needs of a building site often form a requirement of the planning process.  There are 17 species of bats in the UK, all of which are protected by law.  Bat boxes helps to encourage safe habitats for these remarkable mammals, allowing them to live in harmony with people.   Bat boxes are now available to order from Elliotts Direct.

Ibstock Free Access Bat Box

Ibstock Enclosed Bat Box Ibstock Bat Box with Engraved Motif

Free Access Bat Box A

  • Discrete single bat brick
  • Easy to install
  • Allows bats to create a natural home habitat
    within the cavity of the building

Enclosed Bat Box B

  • Designed specifically for the pipistrelle bat
  • Available in all brick types
  • Discrete home for bats
  • Various sizes
  • Several roosting zones are created inside the box
  • Bats are contained within the bat box itself
  • Maintenance free with entrance at the base
  • Ideal for new build & conservation work

Bat Box with Engraved Motif

Eco-habitats for swifts

Despite legal protection swift numbers are declining. Since Roman times they have been at home in traditional man-made buildings. However due to the effective sealing of the eavesnowadays they find it increasingly difficult to find nest sites in modern or refurbished buildings.  That's where swift boxes come in:

  • Designed with the needs of the swift in mind
  • Available in smooth red & smooth blue
  • Discrete nesting box for location near eaves
  • Ideal for new build and conservation work

For further details on these eco-habitats contact Helen or Genna on 023 8038 5387