The Hoffman Kiln: Where Bats Reclaim the Dales

North of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales lies the Hoffman Kiln, a relic of the industrial revolution. It's now an important site for bats of the Dales all year round. In this episode we chat to Dave Anderson and Dave Fisher who on Friday afternoons, in a term they've coined as Fieldwork Fridays, they spend 90 minutes surveying the kiln for bats. And they've racked up an impressive collection of data in studying bat behaviour such as crevice fidelity. We also address the challenge of balancing public interest with conservation efforts, emphasising the importance of educating visitors about the bats’ presence. Follow Dave Anderson on Instagram Follow Dave Fisher on Instagram Discover more about the Hoffman Kiln Support the show Please leave us a review or star rating if your podcast app allows it because it helps us to reach a wider audience so that we can spread the word about how great bats are. How to write a podcast review (and why you should) . Got a story to share with us? Please get in touch via comms@bats.org.uk Bats are magical but misunderstood. At BCT our vision is a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together. Action to protect & conserve bats is having a positive impact on bat populations in the UK. We would not be able to continue our work to protect bats & their habitats without your contribution so if you can please donate. We need your support now more than ever: Thank you!

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The Hoffman Kiln: Where Bats Reclaim the Dales is an episode from BatChat by Bat Conservation Trust.

This episode is 44:14 long.

This episode was published on Dec 3, 2025.

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