People often ask which endoscope I use or recommend for bat surveys – in this blog we explore some different options.
Surveying trees for bats
Finding small, fast-moving and nocturnal mammals in trees was never going to be easy. In this post I review the tree survey section of the Bat Conservation Trust’s survey guidance for Professional Ecologists (2023 – 4th Edition).
Surveying tree for bats; a new hope
Want to improve your chances of finding bats in trees? Maybe trail cameras are the way forward.
Surveying tree for bats; can we do better?
Surveying trees for bats is challenging. But we have come a long way in the last 10 years. Ahead of this year’s Bat Conservation Trust and Arboricultural Association conferences, I …
Springwatch
Did you see us on Springwatch this year? If not, you can catch up on the BBC iPlayer.
Using trail cameras to survey bats in trees – Equipment list
A few people have been asking what equipment we have been using in our research project. If you are not familiar with the project, Sean (Arbology) and I have been …
Work at Height Regulations and tree climbing surveys for bats
At BATS RTS we have a somewhat unique experience and insight when it comes to surveying trees for bats. With our experience of both the ecological and arboricultural industries, we …
Industry Code of Practice for Arboriculture Tree Work at Height
Recent changes in the arboricultural industry have an implication on how ecologists plan and undertake tree climbing surveys for bats. Find out how.