An Introduction to the BatSound 4 Software – 7th April 2019 This one-day course is aimed at beginners and intermediate users. The course intends to give participants the knowledge and skills to use the Pettersson Elektronik BatSound 4 software to … Read More
Identifying Barriers to Bats: The Power of Artificial Light and Sound Pollution Night-time artificial light and sound pollution are common characteristics of human-dominated landscapes. These present a considerable challenge for nocturnal fauna, such as bats. British bats and their roosts … Read More
What is Bat Echolocation Bats echolocate to navigate and forage in the dark. Sound waves are emitted from their mouths or nose. When the sound hits an object it produces echoes, which return to the bat’s ears and creates a … Read More
Churchill’s Conservation Legacy It may seem odd to think that the vast Ministry of Defence estates, with army boots marching and tanks rumbling across them, play host to some of the most species-rich and valuable habitats in the UK…but the … Read More
Many of our native plant species have deep ties with symbolism, but arguably, none more-so than the Common or Field poppy, Paparver rhoeas. The Common poppy has been an emblem of blood and new life since Ancient Egyptian times. However, … Read More
Acer Ecology was commissioned to undertake a bat survey of a residential building. The owners had requested planning permission to build a one-storey extension, install external insulation and add sky-lights. House before Works Three flight surveys were undertaken on the … Read More
Earlier this year, Acer Ecology was commissioned to carried out bat surveys of a property near Monmouth. The property in question was an unoccupied, two-storey cottage, that was being used primarily as a storage facility. The property was located in an … Read More
Planning permission was granted for the erection of a two-storey side extension with a front gable, rear balcony and a revised car park for a community centre in Caerphilly. Previous bat surveys were conducted in 2012 and 2013 which indicated … Read More
Why do Bats Live in Houses? Bat habitats have been lost to development over the centuries, leaving the bat’s natural roosting sites, such as trees and caves, in short supply. To combat this, bats have adapted to live in buildings, … Read More
All bats in the UK are protected under EU and UK law, making it an offence to injure an individual, or to disturb or destroy a bat roost. This species of mammal often finds themselves needing a helping hand, as … Read More
