If you have found a bat with an aluminium clip on its wing, please let us know!
The rings of the Bonn Bat Ringing Centre have the engraved identification MUS BONN and an individual number consisting of at least 5 digits. Example: MUS BONN 343551. Bat rings with other identifiers can also be reported to us. We will then forward these findings to the relevant ringing centres.
In addition to the ring number, the exact location, date and circumstances of the find are important (e.g. "cat victim", "found after storm", "tunnel entrance"). If you have carefully read and noted the ring number from a live bat, you should release the ringed animal. If it is a dead animal, we would be very happy if you could send it to us together with the ring (preferably in a sealable plastic bag). If this is not possible, please send us only the ring and the above-mentioned details of the place, date and circumstances of the find. The address of the ringing centre is
Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change
Bat Ringing Centre
Adenauerallee 160
53113 Bonn
In return, every finder will receive a recovery card from us with the exact details of the animal.
Note: Please always wear gloves when handling a bat and wash your hands and gloves afterwards!