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Bat Hibernation Evening Course – 5th February 2018

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:16:30 +0000

This evening course will introduce participants to bat ecology throughout their annual cycle, with an emphasis on the hibernation period. Participants will gain an understanding of what physically happens to bats during hibernation, including their metabolism. Participants will learn which are the … 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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Bat Diary: Find Out What Bats are Doing Throughout the Year

Bat Survey Cardiff — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:46:56 +0000

January Bats spend the majority of winter hibernating with a constant body temperature of between 0oC and 5oC. In order to achieve this state of inactivity, the bats must lower their body temperature (from around 40oC to 0oC), slow their … 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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