Bat Survey & Ecology Blog
The Volant EcoServices blog shares field insights, conservation research, and ecological expertise from our team of federally permitted bat biologists and environmental consultants. From bat survey methodology to invasive species ecology, our posts connect the science behind our work to the landscapes and clients we serve across the eastern United States.
What drives the cost of a bat survey? Learn how acreage, survey methods, timing & level of effort affect pricing — and how to budget for ESA compliance.
If your project is near caves, mines, or tunnels, a potential bat hibernacula survey may be required before work begins. Here's what the 2026 guidelines require.
Automated bat call software isn't enough on its own. Learn what acoustic vetting is, when USFWS guidelines require it, and who qualifies to do it.
Tree clearing without a bat survey can trigger ESA Section 9 violations and federal fines. Here's what developers need to know before breaking ground.
Not every bat survey looks the same. Learn when acoustic monitoring, mist-netting, or a hybrid approach is required under the 2026 USFWS guidelines.
Does your project require a bat survey? Volant EcoServices explains who needs regulatory compliance bat surveys, when they're required, and what to expect.
USFWS released updated 2026 bat survey guidelines today. Volant EcoServices breaks down key changes for Indiana bat, NLEB & tricolored bat surveys.
Volant EcoServices volunteers at MAPS bird banding stations in Kentucky and Cuyahoga Valley, Ohio to support long-term avian conservation monitoring.
Native bats may help control spotted lanternfly spread in eastern US forests. Volant EcoServices explores the research and conservation implications.
Interested in learning more? Explore our full range of bat survey and ecological consulting services.
