Bat Roosts in Historic Park Structures in the Rocky Mountain Region

Authors(s): M. Bogan and K. Geluso

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Publication Date: 0000-00-00

Type: annual report

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Abstract: Objectives Objectives are to: determine temperature regimes in sites occupied and unoccupied by bats; assess the magnitude of existing conflicts between roosting bats and historic structures; initiate inventories for bats in and near developed areas of parks where likelihood of conflict is greatest; and provide outreach and consultation to other parks with similar problems. Findings and Status A written report was submitted to all park cooperators on 19 March 1998 and a conference call was held thereafter to update cooperators in NPS on 1997 results and plans for 1998. As per the study plan for this work, activities continued in 1998 and a full written report will be submitted in 1999. Although no specimens have been taken on national parks in connection with this study, our office (Aridlands Project, Midcontinent Ecological Science Center, USGS) does maintain a scientific research collection (Western Biological Survey Collection) as a part of the Museum of Southwestern Biology at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Cindy Ramotnik (505-346-2872) is the Collections Manager and questions about the collection should be referred to her.

Keywords: Grand Teton National Park, animal, mammal, bat, Chiroptera, nest, nesting, habitat, population, human activity