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Bats in Trees Evening Course – 30th April 2018

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:09:26 +0000

This evening course on 30th April 2018 will introduce participants to the Henry Andrews Bat Tree Habitat Key. The course will give participants an understanding of the tree roosting bat species and the features and trees in which they roost. Part … Read More

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Guide to Brown Long-Eared Bat Mitigation

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:18:31 +0000

Brown Long-Eared Bats (Plecotus auritus) During building inspection work, ecologists often come across medium-sized, brownish droppings. On closer inspection, the droppings have a golden shine from the moth and butterfly wings they contain. This discovery is usually the first indication that … Read More

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Guide to Bat Mitigation for Crevice-Dwelling Bats

Bat Survey Cardiff — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:06:46 +0000

Introduction The term “crevice-dweller” is used to describe bat species that often utilise small crevices for roosting. Crevices can include natural features such as stone fissures, holes in trees and under loose bark. When found in buildings, crevices can be … Read More

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A Dummy’s Guide to Architecture for Ecologists

Bat Survey Cardiff — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 10:37:23 +0000

Don’t know the different between a gambrel and a gablet, a purlin from a rafter, King post from a Queen post, or a truss from a strut? Neither did I! However, an understanding of architectural terms is essential when interpreting … Read More

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Main Bat Survey Season Ends Soon

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:52:41 +0000

The bat survey season for activity surveys ends in mid-September. Nocturnal bat surveys involve surveyors observing a development site at dawn or dusk to watch for emerging or returning bats. The Bat Survey Guidelines recommend that surveys should be carried … Read More

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New Bat Survey Guidelines Published

Bat Survey Cardiff — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:05:14 +0000

The Bat Conservation Trust has recently published updated Bat Survey Good Practice Guidelines (2nd Edition) which develops upon the guidance specified in the first edition as well as including further information on the legislative protection afforded to bats as well … Read More

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