07-05-2008, 11:07 AM
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Different designs encourage either summer roosts or hibernation. Summer roost boxes are most popular and may be most likely to be inhabited.
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Where should I put my bat box?
Boxes are most likely to be used if they are located in places where bats are known to feed. Woodland, parkland and river banks are good places, as are gardens close to ponds, rivers or parks. Sites should be sheltered from strong winds and exposed to sunlight for as much of the day as possible to increase their internal temperature.
They should also be close to a hedge or tree line, as some species of bat use these to navigate and are reluctant to cross open spaces to get to and from roosts. Boxes should be positioned so that the bats’ approach to them is clear of impediments such as tree branches, and should be as high as possible not only to maximise their exposure to sunlight but also to ensure security from cats or human vandals.
Ideally, two or three boxes should be clustered, facing in different directions in order to allow bats to select a range of roosting temperatures at different times of year – preferably south, south-east and south-west. Try to avoid due west, as this is the prevailing direction of the wind & rain!
| From this site How to make a bat box (pdf).
Here's another interesting link.
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Last edited by smallblueplanet; 07-05-2008 at 11:09 AM.
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