Samantha Pickering holding Leisler's (Nyctalus leisleri) ) Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) and Serotine bats (Eptesicus sorotinus).

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Samantha Pickering holding a Leisler's / Lesser noctule bat (Nyctalus leisleri) ) with a Noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) and a Serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus) on her chest at her home rescue centre, Devon, UK, October. Model released.

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Location: Bishop's Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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