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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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Garage Conversion – Bat Mitigation Installed

Bat Survey Cardiff — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:00:54 +0000

Proposed Works The owners of this Monmouthshire building wished to convert a detached garage into an independent living area. Bats were already known to be inhabiting the main building next door to the garage, so a bat survey and a … 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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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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Bat Survey Season Starts in May

Bat Survey Cardiff — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:11:26 +0000

The bat survey season for activity surveys starts in May. 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 out … Read More

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April: What Is Happening In-between The Showers?

Bat Survey Cardiff — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 14:00:32 +0000

Spring is well underway and there are signs of it everywhere you look. From the first lambs skipping across the fields, to the swathes of cowslips providing a blast of colour to the roadside, and the bluebells lighting up the … Read More

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Bat Surveys Made Simple – Information For Clients

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:42:32 +0000

Here at Acer we understand that protected species surveys and the regulations behind them, can be a little confusing for our clients. With the main bat survey season coming to a close, we thought we might provide some advice and … Read More

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Guide to Bat Mitigation

Bat Survey Cardiff — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:08:05 +0000

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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