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Bats and Halloween

Bat Survey Cardiff — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:10:50 +0000

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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Life of a Bat Carer – Part 1: Training and Rescue

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:00:17 +0000

There are only a few trained bat carers all over the UK, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats. They do this voluntarily and give up a significant part of their day to rescue and care for bats … Read More

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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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A Developer’s Guide: How to Apply for a Bat Mitigation Licence?

Bat Survey Cardiff — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:15:16 +0000

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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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 Horseshoe Bat Mitigation

Bat Survey Cardiff — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:16:08 +0000

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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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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Bat Droppings Guide

Bat Survey Cardiff — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:50:27 +0000

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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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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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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