RARE bats have been causing a flutter for the first time at Carsington Water.
The nathusius pipistrelle bats have been spotted in nest boxes by Derbyshire Bat Conservation Group.
Group member Bill Cove said: "We were really excited to get recordings of a bat called a nathusius pipistrelle, which is rarely spotted in Derbyshire, proving it has visited the reservoir.
"Carsington is a perfect place for this rare bat to roost on its travels because they live on food which loves the water, including insects like midges, mosquitoes and caddis flies.
"The reservoir is a real 'treat box' for them and we're delighted it's been recorded here this autumn."
If you can't get over to Carsington to admire the bats, sit back and enjoy Meat Loaf's Like A Bat Out Of Hell instead!
