The Brandt’s Bat is quite a small bat that can mainly be found in woodlands in the north and west of England. The Brandt’s Bat is sometimes mistaken for the Whiskered Bat, although the Whiskered Bat has dark brown fur.

The Brandt’s Bat has long shaggy grey fur on its back which is tipped with yellow-gold. The gold tips make the bat look like it has a rich golden-brown coloured fur. The underside is a grey-white colour. It has a pink face and pink ear tips, but sometimes its ears and face can be dark brown or black. Its wings are dark brown and quite narrow. This bat is a fast and agile flier that also likes to glide in the air for short distances. It often looks for food near water and it can catch moths and other nocturnal insects in mid-air.

In summer Brandt’s Bats roost in tight crevices in buildings, trees and also in bat boxes. Although they are mostly nocturnal, which means they are active in the night, they can sometimes be seen flying around in the late afternoon. They also roost near Whiskered Bats, Pipistrelle Bats and Long-eared Bats in the same building. In winter Brandt’s Bats hibernate in trees, caves, buildings and tunnels.