A joint Nathusius’ Pipistrelle Working Group/Bat Conservation Ireland Project has received an NPWS Small Recorders Grant for Surveying in 2024.
‘Investigation of Nathusius’ Pipistrelle and Leisler’s bat activity along the Eastern coastline of Ireland from counties Louth to Waterford’
Aims:
- To document locations of Nathusius’ Pipistrelle and Leisler’s bat activity along the coast of six counties;
- To determine if there is Autumn migration in particular areas along the coast of six counties for Nathusius’ Pipistrelle;
- To determine potential locations for MOTUS stations along the coast of six counties;
- To provide data for Bat Conservation Ireland in relation to off-shore wind farm developments;
- To present data at AIMS Conference (2024)
Six counties include: Louth, Meath, Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford.
There will be 4 static units allocated to each county which will be deployed for 2 x 2 week period from mid-August to the end of September.
If you would like to be involved and live in the counties outlined, the Coordinator is looking to recruit 6 team leaders for each county.
More information can be found the in the attached document
To register for more information, please e-mail: [email protected]