Oak trunk with hole which provides a roosting site for Daubenton's (Myotis daubentonii) and Noctule Bats (Nyctalus noctula).

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Daubenton's (Myotis daubentonii), and Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) Bat. Roosting Site within a hollow Oak Tree (Quercus robur). Note dark stain down trunk from broken limb hole. Excretion from bats whilst landing and departing.

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