Using multi-scale modelling to predict habitat suitability for species of conservation concern: The grey long-eared bat as a case study

► We model patterns of habitat selection at multiple scales for a bat species of conservation concern. ► Fine scale models were constructed, evaluated and compared with radio-tracking data. ► At the broad scale the bats' distribution is mainly limited by climatic conditions. ► At the fine scale the bats are strongly associated with unimproved grasslands. ► Fine-scale models can be used to identify core foraging areas within species ranges.