What Types of Roost Might We Find?
Bats need safe places to rest, raise young, and survive the coldest months of the year. These places are called roosts. Although many people picture bats living in caves, Scotland’s bats use a wide range of roost types, many of which are found close to where people live and work.
Why Do Different Bat Species Need Different Consideration?
Not all bat species need the same conditions for feeding, roosting, and rearing their young. We have to take this into account when planning any mitigation and compensation relating to your development or renovation projects.
Bat Echolocation: How We Identify Bat Species
Just as you can identify birds from their calls, we can use specialised bat detectors to identify bats from their echolocation.
About Our Most Common Bats: Pipistrelles
Pipistrelles are our most common bats, but not all Pipistrelles are the same. Read on to find out about the three species of Pip. that call Scotland home.
Will You Get a Bat Licence?
A bat licence is only issued when three legal tests are met: the work must serve a lawful purpose, there must be no reasonable alternative and bats must be left in favourable conservation status. This blog explains what these tests mean and how they affect your project.
What Does a Bat Licence Do?
Bat licences allow ecologists to carry out protected work safely and legally. This blog explains what personal licences, BLIMP and derogation licences mean, why your ecologist must hold one, and how the right licence helps your project move ahead without legal risk.
Why Do You Need Bat Surveys?
Bat surveys prevent delays, avoid costly work stoppages and protect you from legal risks if bats are present. Early surveys give you the certainty you need to plan your project confidently and meet all regulatory requirements.
How We Make Bat Surveys Easier for You
We make bat surveys straightforward by offering clear quotes, easy-to-understand reports and full support from the start of your project to the final steps. We guide you through planning and NatureScot requirements, helping you move forward with confidence.
Will Bat Surveys Delay My Proposed Works?
Bat surveys only cause delays when they are commissioned too late. By getting in touch early, we can plan surveys within the correct seasonal windows, meet your deadlines and keep your project running smoothly. If multiple surveys or licensing are needed, early planning ensures everything stays on track.