https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u Made by Summer Thripp 209432 en-us 2018-04-25 21:24:52 UTC 2023-05-28 00:57:42 UTC hello@padlet.com summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255446412 In the UK we have 18 species of bat. These include:
- Alcathoe bat
-Barbastelle
-Bechstein's bat
-Brandt's bat
-Brown long-eared bat
-Common pipistrelle
-Daubenton's bat
-Greater horseshoe bat
-Grey long-eared bat
 -Leisler's bat
-Lesser horseshoe bat
-Nathusius' pipistrelle
-Natterer's bat
--Noctule
 -Serotine
-Soprano pipistrelle
 -Whiskered bat

]]> 2018-04-25 21:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255446412 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255447465 Here is the trends for 3 UK BAP species such as the Greater horse shoe, Lesser horse shoe and Noctule.]]> 2018-04-25 21:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255447465 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255449886 The Greater Horse Shoe population trend is very much successful when it comes to the population increasing, very much so different compared to the Brown Long-eared bat's population trend. They have managed to go from having a very steady decrease in numbers, from 1997 to 2002, the population gradually dipped from around 109 too 90. From around 2003/2004 to 2008, the population has risen from a low of 80 to highs of 150. The decrease in the population could be due to land development, this is including intensive farming, barn conversions and deforestation. These developments and habitat destruction results in the bats loosing a suitable feeding and roosting habitats.  Greater Horse-shoe bats roost in summer in houses attic areas, old buildings too. The destruction of these buildings will destroy roosts and even kill roosting bats. The reason behind increasing population numbers could be that habitats are being undisturbed. ]]> 2018-04-25 21:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255449886 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255820844 The Noctules bat population trend is fairly consistent until around 2005, then there is quite rapid increase in population numbers. From 1997 too 2003, there was a very slow increase in the number from 92 to 109, from 2003 too 2005, there is a slight decrease of around 3 or 4. From 2005 the numbers increased up 60, from around 100/110 to 170. The reasoning behind the slight decrease in numbers could be due to that the is intensive farming, land development, pesticides and deforestation. Noctule Bats main habitats are Farmland, Woodland, Health land, Towns and Gardens. Due to intensive farming and pesticides, pesticides kill their bug prey and intensive farming will ruin habitats and feeding sources for the Bats. Deforestation is a big problem as this is again ruining roosts. ]]> 2018-04-26 20:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255820844 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255828888 2018-04-26 20:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255828888 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255829526 The Brown Long Eared Bat population from the graph clearly shows that the Brown Long Eared Bat has suffered when it has come to population decline. From 1997 the bats species population dropped from 109 to around 90 up till around 2005 when the population numbers increased by around 9/10 before then dropping again slightly. Like most bats the Brown Long Eared Bat they're habitats are in woodland, grassland, farmland and houses and towns. The decrease in population may be due to changing in land use. Such as deforestation, intensive farming, barn conversions and also pesticides. All these results in loss of suitable feeding and roosting habitats. ]]> 2018-04-26 20:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255829526 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255835261 2018-04-26 20:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255835261 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255835433 2018-04-26 20:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255835433 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255835721 All bats in the UK feed of insects, this meaning they look and seem to like to roost where ever there is a large amount of bugs. Some bats prefer waterways others prefer woodlands. ]]> 2018-04-26 20:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255835721 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255837003 The bat conservation trust is a organisation that works with volunteers, scientists, industry and government to help secure the future of bats in the changing world. There work includes: National Bat monitoring programme which monitors population trends for over 10 species of bat, Taking action to protect bats and enhancing their landscapes on which the bats rely on. ]]> 2018-04-26 21:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255837003 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255839293 2018-04-26 21:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255839293 summerthripp234 https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255839424 In Hopwood Hall woodland area there are many areas where bats can thrive and survive. The forest has lots of flora and fauna to create that perfect environment. Very large food and water supply and also great places to hide from predators such as bat boxes which have been spotted all around Hopwood Campus. The lake which is centered in the forest allows bugs and insects to gather which the bats can then feed on. The coniferous woodland will provide great undisturbed habitats where the bats can roost, this allowing higher chance of survival. 
In the UK the main predator for bats is the domestic or wild cats. In the Hopwood woodland there is a massive decreased chance of deaths and injuries due to cats which are domesticated. 
In Hopwood Hall College there is many students which attend the college daily, this meaning there is quite a bit of noise pollution from the main area of the campus. The woodland is based right at the back of the campus away from all buildings and human activity, which is a benefit as it is as natural it can be. 
Hopwood Hall College is highly associated with the Bat conservation groups in the area doing anything that can help the survival of these bats like putting up bat boxes and also through educating students about bats.  ]]> 2018-04-26 21:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/summerthripp234/mzxz15v9208u/wish/255839424