Inventory Dataforms for Bats
Standards for Components of
British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 20 [Forms]
Prepared by
Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks
Resources Inventory Branch
for the Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Force
Resources Inventory Committee
March 1998
Version 2.0
Table 1. Types of inventory surveys, the data forms needed, and the level of intensity of the survey.
Survey Type
Mist Netting / Harp
Trapping
Bat Detection
Roost Count
Any Survey Type
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Forms Needed
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General
Animal Observation Form - Bat Capture: Mist Netting / Harp Trapping
Taxonomic Code Form-Bats
Ecosystem Form
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General
Animal Observation Form - Bat Detection
Taxonomic Code Form-Bats
Ecosystem Form
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General
Animal Observation Form- Bat Roost Count
Ecosystem Form
Wildlife Inventory Survey Collection Label - is used whenever a voucher specimen is
collected.
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*Intensity
PN
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PN
RA
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PN
RA
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PN
RA
*PN = presence/not detected (possible); RA = relative abundance; AA = absolute abundance
Using RIC Dataforms:
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See Table 1 to determine what forms are necessary for the survey type chosen.
Ensure forms are filled out correctly by checking the coding instructions provided with each form (it will also indicate which fields are mandatory and
which are optional). Dataforms and codes that are generic to all surveys are found in the Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms] (previously
referred to as the Dataform Appendix).
Some forms have more than one part (e.g. A and B). All sections of a form must be filled out. In many cases, forms will be double-sided and both
sides will be the same.
Computer Buttons that appear next to groups of fields correlate to the Data Form Hierarchy and are used to assist Digital Data Entry.
DC
= Design Component Section
DCV
= Design Component Visit Section
OBS
= Observation Section
Taxonomic Code Form - Bats
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________
Taxonomic Group Codes for Bat Surveys.
Taxon
Code
*Detection
/ Capture
Species Code: M-
MYCA
MYCI
MYEV
MYKE
MYLU
MYSE
MYTH
MYVO
MYYU
PLTO
ANPA
EPFU
EUMA
LANO
LABL
LACI
Create codes for bat ‘taxonomic groups’, then indicate what species belong to each group by marking the appropriate fields in the table above.
1
Comments
Example Taxonomic Group Code
Taxon
Code
*Detection
/ Capture X
Species Code: M-
MYCA
MYCI
MY10
1
MYEV
X
MYKE
X
MYLU
MYSE
X
MYTH
MYVO
MYYU
PLTO
ANPA
EPFU
EUMA
LANO
LABL
LACI
Form Explanation: This form is used when bats observed, detected, or captured can not be determined to species. In these circumstances taxonomic
group codes are created to capture as much taxonomic detail as possible (e.g. observer knows and can record that the bat is one of 2 species, instead
of only recording Myotis in the Spp field).
TAX_BATS_OBSV_2.0
Taxonomic Code Form - Bats
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________
Taxonomic Group Codes for Bat Surveys.
Taxon
Code
*Detection
/ Capture
Species Code: M-
MYCA
MYCI
MYEV
MYKE
MYLU
MYSE
MYTH
MYVO
MYYU
PLTO
ANPA
EPFU
EUMA
LANO
LABL
LACI
Create codes for bat ‘taxonomic groups’, then indicate what species belong to each group by marking the appropriate fields in the table above.
1
Comments
Example Taxonomic Group Code
Taxon
Code
*Detection
/ Capture X
Species Code: M-
MYCA
MYCI
MY10
1
MYEV
X
MYKE
X
MYLU
MYSE
X
MYTH
MYVO
MYYU
PLTO
ANPA
EPFU
EUMA
LANO
LABL
LACI
Form Explanation: This form is used when bats observed, detected, or captured can not be determined to species. In these circumstances taxonomic
group codes are created to capture as much taxonomic detail as possible (e.g. observer knows and can record that the bat is one of 2 species, instead
of only recording Myotis in the Spp field).
TAX_BATS_OBSV_2.0
Animal Observation Form - Bat Capture: Mist Netting/Harp Trapping
Page___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
Capt Sta Label __________ Stratum _________ UTM _____/__________/__________ Ecosystem Form: Type / # _____/_________
#
Capt
Mech
Dim
Time
Open / Close
Comments
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date
DCV
Time
Start
_____/____/___
End
_____/____/___
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Lunar Phase
Surveyors _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OBS
Capt
Mech#
Mech
##
Obs
#
Capt
Time
Spp
Taxon
Code
Sex
Reprod
Cond
Age
Class
Clss
Weight
t (g)
1
Forearm Lgth
2
3
Ave
Comments
(morphometric measurements, Voucher Labels)
MMMMMMMMMMMM-
[Use the back side of this form if additional lines are needed for observations associated with the capture station labelled at the top of this form.]
OBS_BATS_DETC_2.0
Animal Observation Form - Bat Capture: Mist Netting/Harp Trapping
Page___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
Capt Sta Label __________
OBS
Capt
Mech#
Mech
##
Obs
#
Capt
Time
Spp
Obs Date Start _____/____/___
Taxon
Code
Sex
Reprod
Cond
Age
Class
Clss
Weight
t (g)
1
Forearm Lgth
2
3
Ave
Comments
(morphometric measurements, Voucher Labels)
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-
[Use this side of the form only when additional lines are needed for observations associated with the capture station labelled on the reverse side of this
form.]
OBS_BATS_DETC_2.0
Animal Observation Form - Bat Detection
Page___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
DCV
Detect Stat Label _________ Stratum ________ UTM _____/_________/_________ Ecosystem Form: Type / # _____/_________
Detector Type ______________________ Band: Broad
Date
Time
Start
_____/____/___
End
_____/____/___
Time
/Narrow
Time
; Hand Held
Time
/Remote
CC
; If Remote: Night Sensitive Switch Y
Wind
Precip
Temp
/N
; Timer Y
Lunar Phase
Surveyors _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OBS
Obs
#
Time
Start / End
Freq
KHz
Pass / Buzz
Spp
Taxon
Code
Comments / Reference Recording
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-
[Use the back side of this form if additional lines are needed for observations associated with the station labelled at the top of this form.]
OBS_BATS_DETC_2.0
/N
Animal Observation Form - Bat Detection
Page___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
Detect Stat Label _________
OBS
Obs
#
Time
Start / End
Freq
KHz
Obs Date Start _____/____/___
Pass / Buzz
Spp
Taxon
Code
Comments / Reference Recording
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-
[Use this side of the form only when additional lines are needed for observations associated with the station labelled on the reverse side of this form.]
OBS_BATS_DETC_2.0
Animal Observation Form - Bat Roost Count -Part A
Page___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
Roost Label ___________ Stratum ___________ UTM _____/_________/_________ Ecosystem Form: Type / # _____/_________
Roost: Type_________________ Characteristics _____________________________________________ Tot Roost Area ________
DCV
Date
Start
_____/____/___
End
_____/____/___
Time
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Lunar Phase
Surveyors
Roost Interior Count
OBS
Obs
#
Spp
Taxon
Code
Area ______ m2
Cnt
Comments
MMMM-
Roost Emergence Patterns
OBS
Obs
#
Time
Cnt
In /Out
Spp
MMMMMMMMMMMM-
OBS_BATS_ROST_2.0 -Part A
Taxon
Code
Comments
Animal Observation Form - Bat Roost Count -Part B
Page___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
Roost Label ___________ Stratum ___________ UTM _____/_________/_________ Ecosystem Form: Type / # _____/_________
Roost: Type_________________ Characteristics _____________________________________________ Tot Roost Area ________
Roost Diagram (include exits/entrances)
OBS_BATS_ROST_2.0 -Part B
Taxonomic Code Form - Bat
Coding Instructions for the Taxonomic Code Form - Bat
Form Explanation: This form is used when bats observed, detected, or captured can not be determined to
species. In these circumstances taxonomic group codes are created to capture as much taxonomic detail
as possible (e.g. observer knows and can record that the bat is one of 2 species, instead of only recording
Myotis in the Spp field).
Field Name
Description
Requirement
Project (Name)
The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
Survey (Name)
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
Taxonomic Group
Indicate for what type of survey these codes will be
Mandatory
Codes
applied by marking the appropriate box. Create codes
to represent bat ‘taxonomic groups’, then indicate
what species belong to each group by marking the
appropriate fields.
Comments
Additional information that may be relevant to the
Optional
taxonomic group codes (freeform text).
TAX_BATS_OBSV_2.0
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Animal Observation Form - Bat Capture (Station): Mist Netting/Harp Trapping
Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form Bat Capture:Mist Netting/Harp Trapping
Field Name
Project (Name)
Survey (Name)
Study Area (Name)
Capt Sta Label
Stratum
UTM
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Capt Mech
Dim [m]
Time Open/Close
Comments
Obs Dates
Start/End
Time Start/End
OBS_BATS_CAPT_2.0
Description
The name of the project as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the Study Area as it has been specified
on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The label assigned by the surveyor(s) to identify a
particular Capture Station within a survey. Capture
Stations must be labelled uniquely within a project.
Note: >1 Capture Mechanism may be used per
Capture Station.
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Station is established.
The UTM grid location at the center of the Design
Component. Record UTM as zone, easting, and
northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph)
delineating the Design Component must accompany
this data form.
The type of habitat form used to record environmental
attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground
Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form;
OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form
number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or
the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form.
The mechanism or technique used to capture a bat at a
particular Capture Station. Codes: refer to Species
Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Note: The
corresponding Capture Mechanism # is found in the
column to the right of the Capture Mechanism field.
The length and width of the Capture Mechanism (m).
e.g. 9 m x 2 m.
The time the trap is opened and the time it is closed
again. Use the 24 hour clock.
Additional information that may be relevant to the
Capture Mechanism (freeform text).
The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the
gathering of the data on the form commences and
finishes. e.g. 1995/04/17.
The time at which surveying the specified Design
Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour
clock.
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Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory if
Station stratified.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form - Bat Capture (Station): Mist Netting/Harp Trapping
Field Name
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Lunar Phase
Surveyors
Capt Mech #
Obs #
Capt Time
Spp
OBS_BATS_CAPT_2.0
Description
The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds
(<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken
clouds.
The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey
using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h);
1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle
(6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs
constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze,
small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 =
fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 =
strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling
(40-50 km/h).
The type of precipitation at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty
drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard
Rain; S = Snow.
The temperature at the start and end of the survey
(degrees Celsius).
The phase of the moon during the capture period.
Codes: NM=New Moon; FQ=First Quarter;
SQ=Second Quarter; TQ=Third Quarter; FM=Full
Moon.
The names of the people conducting the survey during
the specified Design Component Visit. The full name
is not required, but initials should be provided to
identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on
the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form.
The number of the Capture Mechanism at which
observations are made. This number must correspond
to one of the previously assigned Capture Mechanism
numbers found in the right column of the Design
Component section.
Observations must be numbered so that each is unique
within a station. For each new station, start at 1 and
continue numbering observations sequentially. Note:
observations may include information about a Capture
Mechanism (trap) or a captured animal.
The approximate time at which an animal is captured.
Use the 24 hour clock.
The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of
the observed animal (the first letter has already been
filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2,
Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the
animal in the field, record the best taxonomic
description possible.
3
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form - Bat Capture (Station): Mist Netting/Harp Trapping
Field Name
Taxon Code
Sex
Reprod Cond
Age Class
Weight [g]
Forearm Lgth [mm]
Comments
Voucher Label
OBS_BATS_CAPT_2.0
Description
Record the appropriate taxon code. This code must
correspond to one of the codes already assigned for a
survey on the Taxonomic Code Form.
The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female;
UC = Unclassified.
The reproductive condition of the animal, where one
of the pre-defined conditions is available. Codes: refer
to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms].
The age class of the animal. Codes: J = Juvenile; A =
Adult; UC = Unclassified.
The weight of the captured animal (g). Take this
measurement in the manner prescribed in the
associated species manual. If this measurement can
not be collected for some reason (i.e. animal escaped),
provide an explanation in the “Comment” field.
The length of the forearm from wrist to elbow (mm).
For bats, take this measurement three times and
record the average length.
Additional information that may be relevant to the
observation (freeform text).
A unique label (within a project) assigned to a
voucher specimen. This label should be meaningful
with respect to the Design Component in which it was
found. e.g. a mouse found on grid A, station A, with
an observation # could be recorded as A/A/#.
4
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory: RA/AA
Optional: PN
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory if
collection made.
Animal Observation Form - Bat Detection
Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form - Bat Detection
Field Name
Project (Name)
Survey (Name)
Study Area (Name)
Detection Sta Label
Stratum
UTM
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Detector Type
Band: Broad /
Narrow
Hand Held /
Remote
Night Sensitive
Switch
Timer
Obs Dates
Start/End
OBS_BATS_DETC_2.0
Description
The name of the project as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the Study Area as it has been specified
on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The label of the station at which bat observations are
made. Stations must be labelled so that each station is
unique within a project.
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Station is established.
The UTM grid location at the center of the Design
Component. Record UTM as zone, easting, and
northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph)
delineating the Design Component must accompany
this data form.
The type of habitat form used to record environmental
attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground
Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form;
OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form
number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or
the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form.
The brand name and model of bat detector used
(freeform text).
Indicate whether a broad or narrow band bat detector
was used by marking the appropriate box.
Indicate whether a hand held or remote bat detector
was used by marking the appropriate box.
Indicate whether a Night Sensitive Switch was used
with the remote bat detector by marking the
appropriate box. Codes: Y = Yes; N = No.
Indicate whether a timer was used with the remote bat
detector by marking the appropriate box. Codes: Y =
Yes; N = No. Note: if a timer was used, record the
intervals that the detector was active in the extra start
and end time fields.
The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the
gathering of the data on the form commences and
finishes. e.g. 1995/04/17.
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Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory if
Station stratified.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory if a
remote bat detector
used.
Mandatory if a
remote bat detector
used.
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form - Bat Detection
Field Name
Time Start/End
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Lunar Phase
Surveyors
Obs #
Time Start/End
Freq [KHz]
OBS_BATS_DETC_2.0
Description
The time at which surveying the specified Design
Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour
clock. Note: if a timer was used, record the intervals
that the detector was active in the extra start and end
time fields.
The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds
(<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken
clouds.
The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey
using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h);
1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle
(6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs
constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze,
small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 =
fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 =
strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling
(40-50 km/h).
The type of precipitation at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty
drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard
Rain; S = Snow.
The temperature at the start and end of the survey
(degrees Celsius).
The phase of the moon during the capture period.
Codes: NM=New Moon; FQ=First Quarter;
SQ=Second Quarter; TQ=Third Quarter; FM=Full
Moon.
The names of the people conducting the survey during
the specified Design Component Visit. The full name
is not required, but initials should be provided to
identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on
the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form.
Observations must be numbered so that each is unique
within a station. For each new station, start at 1 and
continue numbering observations sequentially.
The start and end time of a bat detection period when
using a hand held tunable detector. Generally this
corresponds to an interval that the detector is left at a
specific frequency. Use the 24 hour clock. Note: if a
remote bat detector is used, only record the time that a
detection was recorded in the 'time start' field.
The frequency of the bat detector when the bat
detection was made (KHz).
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Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory for hand
held detectors; only
'time start' field
mandatory for
remote bat
detectors.
Mandatory for
narrow band
tunable bat
detectors only.
Animal Observation Form - Bat Detection
Field Name
Pass/Buzz
Spp
Taxon Code
Comments
Reference
Recording
OBS_BATS_DETC_2.0
Description
The number of passes and feeding buzzes detected in
the specified time interval. One pass is a series of
continuous sounds unbroken by silence or a feeding
buzz.
The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of
the observed animal (the first letter has already been
filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2,
Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the
animal in the field, record the best taxonomic
description possible.
Record the appropriate taxon code. This code must
correspond to one of the codes already assigned for a
Survey on the Taxonomic Code Form.
Additional information that may be relevant to the
observation (freeform text).
Reference recordings are listed if a good recording
has been made and can be used as a reference either to
aid in the identification of a species, or to document a
possible rare and endangered species. Record the
filename (if captured digitally by computer), or
provide a reference to the audio tape on which it is
recorded (freeform text).
7
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form - Bat Roost Count
Part A
Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form - Bat Roost Count
Explanation of Form: the ‘Roost Interior Count’ section is only used when it is possible to observe and
count the bats at the roost. The ‘Roost Emergence Pattern’ section is used for all observations made near
the roost and is used to document information on emergence patterns.
Field Name
Description
Requirement
Project (Name)
The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
Survey (Name)
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified
Mandatory
on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
Roost Label
The number of the roost at which the observations are Mandatory
made. Roosts must be numbered so that each is
unique within a project.
Stratum
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Station stratified.
Station is established.
UTM
The UTM grid location at the center of the Design
Mandatory
Component. Record UTM as zone, easting, and
northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph)
delineating the Design Component must accompany
this data form.
Ecosystem Form
The type of habitat form used to record environmental Mandatory
Type / #
attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground
Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form;
OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form
number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or
the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form.
Roost Type
The type of roost that the bat(s) are observed in. Note: Mandatory
more than one code may be used when appropriate.
Codes: CLIFFS = Cliffs; RKCREV = Rock Crevices;
CAVES = Caves; MINES = Mines; BUILD =
Building; HOLTRE = Hollow Tree; HTUBA =
Hollow Trees under bark; TRECAV = Tree Cavities;
FOLIAG = Foliage; OTHER = Record in field.
Roost
The characteristics of a roost the bat(s) are observed
Mandatory
Characteristics
in. Note: more than one code may be used when
appropriate. Codes: HIB = Hibernaculum; SDR =
Summer Day Roost; SNR = Summer Night Roost;
MAC = Maternity Colony; MAR = Male Roost;
OTHER = Record in field.
Tot Roost Area
The total area of the roosting location (square meters). Mandatory
[m x m]
e.g. Cliff side or cave ceiling.
OBS_BATS_ROST_2.0
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Animal Observation Form - Bat Roost Count
Field Name
Obs Dates
Start/End
Time Start/End
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Lunar Phase
Surveyors
Area [m x m]
Obs #
Spp
OBS_BATS_ROST_2.0
Description
The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the
gathering of the data on the form commences and
finishes. e.g. 1995/04/17.
The time at which surveying the specified Design
Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour
clock.
The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds
(<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken
clouds.
The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey
using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h);
1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle
(6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs
constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze,
small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 =
fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 =
strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling
(40-50 km/h).
The type of precipitation at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty
drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard
Rain; S = Snow.
The temperature at the start and end of the survey
(degrees Celsius).
The phase of the moon during the capture period.
Codes: NM=New Moon; FQ=First Quarter;
SQ=Second Quarter; TQ=Third Quarter; FM=Full
Moon.
The names of the people conducting the survey during
the specified Design Component Visit. The full name
is not required, but initials should be provided to
identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on
the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form.
The area of the roost in which the bat observations are
being made (square meters).
Observations must be numbered so that each is unique
within a roost. For each new roost, start at 1 and
continue numbering observations sequentially.
The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of
the observed animal (the first letter has already been
filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2,
Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the
animal in the field, record the best taxonomic
description possible.
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Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form - Bat Roost Count
Field Name
Taxon Code
Cnt
Comments
Obs #
Time
Cnt: In / Out
Spp
Taxon Code
Comments
Part B
Project (Name)
Survey (Name)
Study Area (Name)
Roost Label
Stratum
UTM
OBS_BATS_ROST_2.0
Description
Record the appropriate taxon code. This code must
correspond to one of the codes already assigned for a
survey on the Taxonomic Code Form.
The number of bats (recorded by species or taxon
group) observed at the roost site.
Additional information that may be relevant to the
observation (freeform text).
Observations must be numbered so that each is unique
within a roost. For each new roost, start at 1 and
continue numbering observations sequentially.
The time the observation was made. Use the 24 hour
clock.
The number of bats (recorded by species or taxon
group) observed entering the roost (going In) or
emerging from the roost (moving Out).
The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of
the observed animal (the first letter has already been
filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2,
Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the
animal in the field, record the best taxonomic
description possible.
Record the appropriate taxon code. This code must
correspond to one of the codes already assigned for a
survey on the Taxonomic Code Form.
Additional information that may be relevant to the
observation (freeform text).
The name of the project as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the Study Area as it has been specified
on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The number of the roost at which the observations are
made. Roosts must be numbered so that each is
unique within a project.
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Station is established.
The UTM grid location at the center of the Design
Component. Record UTM as zone, easting, and
northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph)
delineating the Design Component must accompany
this data form.
10
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory if
Station stratified.
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form - Bat Roost Count
Field Name
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Roost Type
Roost
Characteristics
Tot Roost Area
[m x m]
Roost Diagram
OBS_BATS_ROST_2.0
Description
The type of habitat form used to record environmental
attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground
Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form;
OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form
number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or
the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form.
The type of roost that the bat(s) are observed in. Note:
more than one code may be used when appropriate.
Codes: CLIFFS = Cliffs; RKCREV = Rock Crevices;
CAVES = Caves; MINES = Mines; BUILD =
Building; HOLTRE = Hollow Tree; HTUBA =
Hollow Trees under bark; TRECAV = Tree Cavities;
FOLIAG = Foliage; OTHER = Record in field.
The characteristics of a roost the bat(s) are observed
in. Note: more than one code may be used when
appropriate. Codes: HIB = Hibernaculum; SDR =
Summer Day Roost; SNR = Summer Night Roost;
MAC = Maternity Colony; MAR = Male Roost;
OTHER = Record in field.
The total area of the roosting location (square meters).
e.g. Cliff side or cave ceiling.
Sketch a diagram of the roost at which observations
were made. Include exits and entrances to the roost.
Note: only 1 sketch per roost per survey is required,
unless the roost site changes in some way.
11
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory