The Wildcare Kent Bat Box is a crevice-style bat box designed to provide a range of internal conditions for roosting bats. Based on an original design by the Kent Bat Group, it incorporates multiple crevice sizes to allow bats to select suitable roosting spaces depending on temperature and species preference.
The box includes one 15 mm crevice, one 20 mm crevice, and an additional 20 mm open crevice formed between the rear fixing battens, creating varied microclimates within a single unit.
Key Features
- Three crevice options (15 mm and 20 mm)
- Provides a range of internal microclimates
- Self-cleaning design
- Based on Kent Bat Group design
- Constructed from thick untreated timber
Material & Construction
- Material: UK-grown Douglas fir timber
- Timber thickness: 22 mm
Specifications
- Dimensions: Approx. 220 mm (W) x 150 mm (D) x 340 mm (H)
- Crevice sizes: 15 mm and 20 mm
- Weight: Approx. 1.7 kg
Siting & Installation
The box can be mounted on walls, trees or other flat surfaces. Four countersunk fixing holes are provided, though fixings are not included. Installation can be carried out using screws, brackets, bands or wire.
Position the box as high as possible in a sheltered or partially shaded location with a clear flight path to the entrance. Exposure to sunlight for part of the day is acceptable. Multiple boxes can be installed together to increase suitability.
Maintenance
The box is self-cleaning, allowing droppings to fall out from the base. Boxes should remain undisturbed; occupancy can be checked by observing bat activity at dusk.
MATERIAL: Made from UK grown Douglass Fir timber for durability
DIMENSIONS (MM): Approx 220mm wide x 150mm deep x 340mm tall
CAVITIES (MM): 20
WEIGHT (KG): 1.7
SITING: Four countersunk fixing holes are drilled. Mounting accessories not supplied. The box can be fixed to walls, or to trees by using tying wire. Fixing may be done by the use of brackets, durable bands, or wires. Boxes are best fixed as high as possible in sheltered/shaded locations where is a clear flight to the box entrance. Exposure to the sun for part of the day is acceptable. Several boxes may be placed near together. It should be the intention that boxes are to remain in position for several years. Boxes should not be disturbed, so check for occupancy by watching at dusk for bats to emerge.
MAINTENANCE: Self-cleaning - droppings simply fall out of the bottom.
NOTE: Based on an original design by the Kent Bat group
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.
