Bechstein's Bat Survey Project
Bat Conservation Trust
Description
Bat capture records collected using a harp trap and acoustic lure. This study aims to provide baseline data of the Bechstein's bat at a 10km resolution. The methodology, although targeted at Bechstein's bats also allows the collection of other bat species data at the same level.
Geographic Description
Southern England and South Wales at a 10km resolution
Purpose
The purpose of the survey is to produce baseline distribution data for the Bechstein's bats. Records of other species will also be collected during the survey.
Data quality
Representatives from each group taking part in the project attended a 4 day intensive training course to ensure their protocol and identification skills are satisfactory. All data is collected using the same methodology under the project licence.
Methods
A 25ha+ woodland was surveyed in each 10km2, using a harp trap and an Autobat (acoustic lure). Surveys lasted 1.5 hours at two sites within a woodland. Woodlands were selected for their potential association with Bechstein's bats, according to a habitat model.
Citation
Bat Conservation Trust ([Insert download year]). Bechstein's Bat Survey Project. Occurrence dataset on the NBN Atlas
Rights
CC-BY
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