All federally endangered species is professionally photographed for the record. All of our surveyors have participated in National Cave Rescue Commission courses and are trained in modern vertical techniques. See recent related projects in ProjectCentral. Temperature Monitoring Different bat species prefer different temperature ranges. Using temperature data, entrance modifications can be made to achieve ideal temperatures for hibernating bats.
Monitoring is also useful at any site where long-term management plans are in effect.
Background data should already be on file in case entrances are accidently or naturally opened or closed. This is a long term but relatively inexpensive project that requires BCM to place remote sensors at strategic locations for months at a time.