23WM 2026 Fall Bat Acoustics

The Aim Of This Work Is To Conduct Passive Acoustic Monitoring Of A Minimum Of 70 Potential Hibernacula Portals In Fall Of 2026 Statewide Across Pennsylvania The Selected Contractor Will Apply Passive Acoustic Devices At Cave And Mine Portals And Analyze The Results By Placing These Devices During The Fall Swarm Period At These Portals We Can Determine Potential Use By Bats Which Will Assist The Pgc In Prioritizing Follow Up Trapping Surveys And Subsequent Protection A Key Conservation Measure In The Bat Habitat Conservation Plan This Project Will Give Us Information On Timing And Quantity Of Bat Activity As Well As Species Guild Id These Detectors Will Be Put In Place During The Fall Swarm Period Sept 15 To Oct 30 Any Questions Concerning The Technical Or Administrative Aspect Of This Bid Should Be Directed To Mike Scafini Endangered Mammal Specialist Pa Game Commission 2001 Elmerton Ave Harrisburg Pa 17110 717 409 2848 Mscafini Pa Gov

The Aim Of This Work Is To Conduct Passive Acoustic Monitoring Of A Minimum Of 70 Potential Hibernacula Portals In Fall Of 2026 Statewide Across Pennsylvania The Selected Contractor Will Apply Passive Acoustic Devices At Cave And Mine Portals And Analyze The Results By Placing These Devices During The Fall Swarm Period At These Portals We Can Determine Potential Use By Bats Which Will Assist The Pgc In Prioritizing Follow Up Trapping Surveys And Subsequent Protection A Key Conservation Measure In The Bat Habitat Conservation Plan This Project Will Give Us Information On Timing And Quantity Of Bat Activity As Well As Species Guild Id These Detectors Will Be Put In Place During The Fall Swarm Period Sept 15 To Oct 30 Any Questions Concerning The Technical Or Administrative Aspect Of This Bid Should Be Directed To Mike Scafini Endangered Mammal Specialist Pa Game Commission 2001 Elmerton Ave Harrisburg Pa 17110 717 409 2848 Mscafini Pa Gov