Habitat around maternity roosts of the 55 kHz phonic type of pipistrelle bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)

摘要: We quantified the percentage cover of habitats and extent linear features within 2 km 11 maternity roosts 55 kHz phonic type pipistelles Pipistrellus pipistrellus in south-west England, compared these with around random points. The dominant both points were improved grassland built-up areas. There was significantly more water (especially edge habitat woodland or hedgerow on banks), continuous emergent trees, roosts. Preference for freshwater shown comparisons single habitats, compositional analyses without inclusion urbanized These may be preferred by pipistrelles: riparian support large numbers flying insects types eaten pipistrelles, hedgerows important used bats. conservation watercourses close to would appear very pipistrelles.