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Questions & Answers
Many of our customers are amateurs, who just want to find out a little more about these fascinating creatures. We therefore receive a number of questions about the detectors and about using them, and so we have tried to list some of these with answers below. If however you have further queries, then please do not hesitate to email us on the link at the bottom of the page, and we will endeavour to answer them..
What time of year is best for bat detecting ?
Bats are in hibernation throughout the
winter, first emerging towards the end of March, but it is during the summer months
that they are at their most active.
What time of day are bats most active ?
They
are most active at night, usually being most easily observed just after sunset when
they emerge to feed and they are also very active an hour or two before dawn. They
often enjoy multiple feeding periods during the night, but this activity is likely
to be interrupted by night roosting and can also be affected by the level of moonlight
and weather conditions.
Are there particular weather conditions that are conducive
to bat detecting ?
Absolutely, bats enjoy warm weather and dislike the wet. The summer
months are the best time to find them, but the most important factor is the temperature.
On cold evenings, there are very few insects for them to feed on, and therefore there
will be very few bats out. Similarly, strong winds or heavy rain can reduce the insect
density, and again you are unlikely to find many bats. In addition, of course, the
conditions are unpleasant for you and your detector !
What are the best habitats
for finding bats ?
They are often found close to water, particularly still or slow
moving water, where there will be many insects. This will be even better if it is
bordered by wooded areas. They are also found in and on the edge of woodland, hedges,
and other places that are sheltered by trees.