The Schwegler 1FS Colony Bat Box is designed to accommodate large bat colonies, providing a spacious interior with multiple roosting options. It is commonly used as a summer and transitional roost, with internal features that support colony formation and maternity use.
The interior includes three layers of grooved wooden panels on the front and a special insulated clinging panel on the roof, offering a variety of roosting and gripping positions.
Key Features
- Designed for large bat colonies
- Three-layer corrugated internal panels
- Insulated clinging panel on the roof
- Removable front panel for inspection and cleaning
- Suitable for summer and transitional roosting
Material & Construction
- Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete
- Includes galvanised steel mounting bracket
Specifications
- Dimensions: Ø 280 mm x 440 mm (H)
- Weight: Approx. 10 kg
Species Suitability
Suitable for large colonies, including species such as noctule bats, common pipistrelle and brown long-eared bats. Maternity roosts of 70–100 individuals have been recorded.
Siting & Installation
Designed for installation on trees, particularly in woodland or forestry settings. The box is supplied with mounting blocks and aluminium nails for fixing.
Maintenance
Regular removal of droppings is recommended where occupancy is high. This can also help assess usage of the box. Any inspection should only be carried out by a licensed bat worker.
MATERIAL: Woodcrete
DIMENSIONS (MM): ∅ 280 x 440
INTERIOR: The front panel consists of triple corrugated wooden boards. On the inside of the roof, there is a special clinging panel with insulated mesh, where Bats find optimum clinging and clutching/clawing sites. Removable front panel for inspection and cleaning.
WEIGHT (KG): 10
INCLUDES: Nest box, hanger with mounting blocks and aluminium nails.
SPECIES: This type of box is readily used for forming large colonies, especially by Common Noctule Bats, Daubenton’s Bats and Brown Long-Eared Bats. Nursery roosts with between 70 and 100 animals (including Noctule Bats) are common.
SITING: Attach to a tree using the mounting block and aluminium nails (included)
MAINTENANCE: Regular removal of the droppings is recommended in case of high occupancy figures. It is also useful for estimating the occupancy and acceptance of the box.
Delivery & Returns
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight, product type and delivery postcode. Prices exclude VAT.
Delivery times
| UK mainland | 1 to 3 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Scotland, Northern Ireland & UK offshore areas | 2 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Europe | 3 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Rest of world | 7 to 14 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
Delivery costs
UK mainland: delivery starts from £7.92.
Highlands and Islands: delivery starts from £25.
Northern Ireland: delivery starts from £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg.
Larger orders, pallet deliveries and some offshore or international deliveries may require a quote.
For European orders, please visit wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Need it by a certain date?
Please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
Returns
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 5 working days.
A Returns Number may be required before sending goods back. Call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
Please see our full returns policy for more information.
