bat roosts Archives - Acer Ecology Acer Ecology | Ecological Consultancy Cardiff & Bristol Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:51:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 123437814 Bats and Halloween https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bats-halloween/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:10:50 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=10547 Bats are usually the first flying animal that comes to mind when we think of Halloween, but have you ever wondered why these mammals are associated with such a creepy holiday? One theory is that it all started with Scottish … Read More

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]]> 10547 Bat Hibernation Evening Course – 5th February 2018 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bat-hibernation-course/ Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:16:30 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13966 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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]]> 13966 A Developer’s Guide: How to Apply for a Bat Mitigation Licence? https://www.acerecology.co.uk/a-developers-guide-how-to-apply-for-a-bat-licence/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:15:16 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13248 How to Apply for a Bat Licence? If you require planning permission to make alterations to your home or property, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) may require you to undertake bat surveys on your property before being able to grant … Read More

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]]> 13248 Guide to Brown Long-Eared Bat Mitigation https://www.acerecology.co.uk/brown-long-eared-bat-mitigation/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:18:31 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13798 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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]]> 13798 Guide to Bat Mitigation https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bat-mitigation/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:08:05 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=10957 Why Do I Need Mitigation? If the bat surveys undertaken for your development reveal that you have bats roosting or hibernating in your building, the next step is to do an impact assessment and set out a mitigation plan. The … Read More

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]]> 10957 Guide to Horseshoe Bat Mitigation https://www.acerecology.co.uk/horseshoe-mitigation/ Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:16:08 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=11034 In order to accurately mitigate for the disturbance or potential loss of lesser horseshoe and greater horseshoe night roosts, day roosts or hibernation sites, it is vitally important to first understand their unique roosting ecology. Lesser Horseshoe Ecology Lesser horseshoe … Read More

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]]> 11034 Guide to Bat Mitigation for Crevice-Dwelling Bats https://www.acerecology.co.uk/mitigation-crevice-dwelling-bats/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:06:46 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=11051 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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]]> 11051 Bat Droppings Guide https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bat-droppings/ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:50:27 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=7243 The discovery of bat droppings is the most common method to prove the presence of a bat roost. British bats are entirely insectivorous and so their droppings only contain the indigestible parts of their insect prey. This content gives their … Read More

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]]> 7243 A Dummy’s Guide to Architecture for Ecologists https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bat-surveyors-guide-to-architecture/ Wed, 21 Oct 2015 10:37:23 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13596 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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]]> 13596 Main Bat Survey Season Ends Soon https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bat-survey-season-ending/ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:52:41 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=3966 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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