Whiskered Bat Myotis mystacinus

Another uncommon and little-known bat, the Whiskered is closely related to the Natterer's, Daubenton's, and the Brandt's which has only recently been confirmed resident in Ireland. The Whiskered typically forages along forest tracks or near water. It has a rapid fluttering flight and flies along a regular 'beat' over and over again. It is sometimes found roosting in attics of old buildings but there are very few confirmed roosts in Ireland. It is also sometimes found roosting in crevices under stone bridges.