Whiskered, Acathoe and Brandt's bats: What do we know about their ranges in the UK, how do they partition resources and use habitats? - a talk by Phil Brown
The Alcathoe bat, discovered in the UK in the last few years is only known in a few locations across the country. Phil Brown's MSc research investigates differences in habitat use, diet and ranges of the Alcathoe bat and it's cryptic cousins Brandt's and Whiskered. Phil used harp traps with acoustic lures in woodlands across the country over the summer collecting droppings from any Alcathoe, Brandt's and Whiskered bat caught. DNA in the droppings was used to confirm identification. I will talk about my research, where each species were found and and differences in habitat type and diet between the species.
Everyone welcome!
The Alcathoe bat, discovered in the UK in the last few years is only known in a few locations across the country. Phil Brown's MSc research investigates differences in habitat use, diet and ranges of the Alcathoe bat and it's cryptic cousins Brandt's and Whiskered. Phil used harp traps with acoustic lures in woodlands across the country over the summer collecting droppings from any Alcathoe, Brandt's and Whiskered bat caught. DNA in the droppings was used to confirm identification. I will talk about my research, where each species were found and and differences in habitat type and diet between the species.
Everyone welcome!
£3 for Warwickshire Bat Group members or £4 for non members
Saturday 22nd February 2014, 15:30.
