Solar LED Cycle Route Delineator – Bat Hat – Minimum order is 20. Ordered in multiples of 20 units

As well as being detrimental to Bats, artificial light also disturbs invertebrate feeding, breeding & movement which may reduce and fragment populations due to the disruptive natural patterns of light and dark caused by artificial lighting.

A number of our British mammals are nocturnal and have adapted their lifestyle so that they are active in the dark in order
to avoid predators. Artificial illumination of the areas in which these mammals are active and foraging is likely
to be disturbing to their nocturnal activities and their foraging areas could be lost in this way. It is thought that
the most pronounced effect is likely to be on small mammals due to their need to avoid predators. However, this in itself
has a knock-on effect on those predators.

The detrimental effect of artificial lighting is most clearly seen in bats. Our resident bat species have all suffered dramatic
reductions in their numbers in the past century. Light falling on a bat roost exit point, regardless of species, will
at least delay bats from emerging, which shortens the amount of time available to them for foraging.

As the main peak of nocturnal insect abundance occurs at and soon after dusk, a delay in emergence means this vital time
for feeding is missed. At worst, the bats may feel compelled to abandon the roost. Bats are faithful to their roosts
over many years and disturbance of this sort can have a significant effect on the future of the colony. It is likely
to be deemed a breach of the natural and European legislation that protects British bats and their roosts.

In addition to causing disturbance to bats at the roost, artificial lighting can also affect the feeding behavior of bats
and their use of commuting routes. These are two aspects to this: one is the attraction hat short wave length light (UV
and Blue light) has to a range of insects; the other is the presence of lit conditions.

Whilst we are happy of the brightness and omni-directionality of this standard product –  this is an alternative
for conservation areas so that Bats and other wildlife that may be affected, would not be disturbed.

The standard product has been re-engineered by adding a little hat to reduce the upwards light spillage by around 98% whilst remaining
the same in profile, making the ‘Bat Hat’ a far friendlier option.

Perfect for conservation sensitive areas or dark sky reserves, this delineator won’t give off unwanted light fields or interfere
with our little nocturnal friends.