ProjectsNaming Bats ― Bat Atlas ― Churches ― Boxes ― Hibernacula |
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As
the interest for bats has increased in Norway, there has also been an increasing
need to revise and systemize the Norwegian bat names. Bats include 17 families,
177 genus’ and 1001 species world wide.
Target group
Our project include the revision of all published reports, books, booklets and multimedia CD-rom where Norwegian bat names have been used. |
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A
national bat atlas was initiated in 1992. The original objective was to visit
all 50x50 km atlas squares in South-Norway. The Norwegian Bat Atlas is a
nation-wide project, originally organized by Nordre Øyeren Biological Station
(NØBI), and later taken over by NIFF. The project is coordinated by NIFF’s
office manager. Regional contacts are the same as for the organization
in general. The Norwegian Bat Atlas Project wishes to:
There
are many ways of mapping a species distribution. During recent years a number of
atlas projects have been carried out both in Norway and abroad. These include
projects on plants, insects, amphibians and birds. As of yet, only the
Netherlands, England and Denmark have finalized bat atlas projects. Our work in
Norway has so far been carried out county wise. Thus, a number of counties have
been mapped using 10x10 km UTM squares.
Map
symbol criteria
[1]Only
for Nyctalus noctula, Vespertilio
murinus, Pipistrellus pipistrellus,
P. pygmaeus and P. nathusii. |
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Churches
usually provide an old and stable element in the landscape in which the bats
may live without disturbances. Usually churches are placed open in the
landscape, allowing it to be heated by sun exposure. This is important for the
bats. The church yard usually consists of a varied park landscape favourable to
bats both for foraging and roosting. The projects objectives are to:
Internasjonal
work
Cooperation
The
project has its own web site:
http://www.flaggermus.no/kirker |
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NIFF’s
first bat box project was in Rogaland Arboretum. During the summer of 1998, 36
boxes were hung up in 12 trees. Since, several projects have been started in
Scandinavia. As of yet, NIFF have bat box projects in the following areas:
Several new projects are being planned, and material for new boxes have been sponsored. |
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Although
some bat species do migrate, most remain in Norway. The bats use cool areas
with high humidity for hibernation. Such localities are caves, mines, bunkers,
fortress’ cellars, wells among others. Some species do hibernate in buildings,
usually uninhabited locations such as cabins or churches.
The
Wintergroup*
Safety
Training
Huleboer'n
(The Cave Dweller*)
What
are the data needed for? |
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Last updated 26 January 2019 |