The project is based upon a monitoring protocol using bat boxes, that can be installed anywhere. You must simply install a bat box and monitoring the bats that occupy it. Ans, if you want to monitor one of our boxes, look it up in the Explore data section and contact us.
Revisions should be conducted at least one time each season:
Winter: November 15th - February 28th
Spring: March 1st - May 15th
Summer: May 16th - August 31st
Autumn: September 1st - November 14th
In order for the data to be comparable you should conduct your revisions in similar dates over the years.
If you want to participate, don't wait any longer and register! Once you've registered you will be able to contribute the data from your boxes. If you have any doubt of you wish to participate in some training course, you may contact us through info@ratpenats.org
Necessary material
Building a bat box
Installation
Register you bat box HERE.
Revision
Boxes must be revised with an endoscope in order to minimize disturbing the bats and avoid accidents during the revision. We will gently introduce an endoscope through the box opening (which will allow us to revise it without opening it) and we will count the individual bats occupying it. If necessary, we'll take a photo of the inside (with the endoscope camera) in order to identify the species. Under no circumstances can you open the box or handle the animals!
Sending the results
Other links with bat boxes models
Training courses
Periodically we organize training sessions to provide the necessary knowledge to carry out this protocol.
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