Phenology of migratory bat activity across the Baltic Sea and south-eastern North Sea

• Autorzy: Rydell J. , Bach P. , Diaz L. G. , Furmankiewicz J. , Hagner-Wahlsten N. , Kyheroinen E.-M. , Lilley T. , Masing M. , Meyer M. M. , Petersons G. , Suba J. , Vasko V. , Vintulis V. , Hedenstrom A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

We compiled the available information on the occurrence and timing of migratory bat activity across the Baltic Sea and south-eastern North Sea coasts and islands, based on ultrasonic monitoring projects at 19 localities in 2007–2009. The data refer to three species; Nathusius' pipistrelle Pipistrellus nathusii, soprano pipistrelle P. pygmaeus and common noctule Nyctalus noctula. Pipistrellus nathusii occurred at all sites (north to 61°N in Finland), while the other species were scarcer, particularly at the northernmost sites. The status of the recorded individuals is unknown. However, the activity most likely was of migrating individuals or individuals on migration stopover, because very few observations were made during the maternity period. Spring activity occurred predominantly in May, with the median observation date of P. nathusii 20 days earlier in the south (Germany) than in the north (Finland). Autumn migration was observed throughout August and September and activity that may or may not indicate migration was also observed in October and November. The median date of such activity in autumn usually occurred in September and without any significant difference in timing in relation to latitude. Migratory bats in the Baltic area apparently move on a broad front in most cases. The estimated speed of migration for P. nathusii in spring was 55 km/day. The entire coastline and islands around the Baltic Sea are of potential importance for migrating bats in spring (April-May) and autumn (August-September) and should achieve relevant protection according to EU legislation and its implementations.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Acta Chiropterologica
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: 16
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.139-147,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Rydell J.

• Department of Biology, Lund University, SE-22362 Lund, Sweden

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Bach P.

• Freilandforschung, zool. Gutachten, Hamfhofsweg 125b, D-28357 Bremen, Germany

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Diaz L. G.

• Department of Biology, Lund University, SE-22362 Lund, Sweden

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Furmankiewicz J.

• Department of Behavioural Ecology, University of Wroclaw, Sienkiewicza 21, 50-335 Wroclaw, Poland

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Hagner-Wahlsten N.

• BatHouse, Tradgardsvagen 6, FI-02700 Grankulla, Finland

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Kyheroinen E.-M.

• Finnish Museum of Natural History, P.O. Box 17, FI-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland

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Lilley T.

• Department of Biology, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland

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Masing M.

• Sicista Development Centre, Box 111, Central Post Office, Riia 4, 51002 Tartu, Estonia

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Meyer M. M.

• Fachhochschule Osnabruck, Fakultat Agrarwissenschaften und Landschaftsarchitektur, D-49090 Osnabruck, Germany
• BioInventar 3M, Alter Weg 1, D-27478 Cuxhaven, Germany

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Petersons G.

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Latvia University of Agriculture, Helmana str. 8 K, LV-3004 Jelgava, Latvia

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Suba J.

• Department of Zoology and Animal Ecology, University of Latvia, Kronvalda blvd. 4, LV-1586 Riga, Latvia

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Vasko V.

• Department of Biology, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland

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Vintulis V.

• Museum of Zoology, University of Latvia, Kronvalda Blvd. 4, LV-1586 Riga, Latvia

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Hedenstrom A.

• Department of Biology, Lund University, SE-22362 Lund, Sweden

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