Bats are fangtastic creatures. (Fun fact: although bat species have quite different diets, all of them have fangs). Despite their really important ecological role, they're in decline, largely as a result of losing habitat and safe places to roost. If you have the space, a bat box is a simple and effective way to give bats a home. You don't even need to have a tree to hang one up, as long as it is situated where they have a clear flight path. RSPB Love Nature have a brilliant step-by-step guide o