This report presents the results of the second year of a monitoring programme for certain species of bat in the Republic of Ireland, comparisons of data from 2003 and 2004, a review of changes that were made to methodology in 2004 and recommendations for the future monitoring of bats in Ireland.

This is part of our Good Practice Guidance for Bats, produced by Becky Collins.

Reference: Roche, N, Catto, C., Langton, S., Aughney, T. and Russ, J. (2005) Development of a Car-Based Bat Monitoring Protocol for the Republic of Ireland. Irish Wildlife Manuals, No. 19. National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dublin, Ireland.