HomeMy WebLinkAbout20201585 Ver 1_17BP.12.R.78 Bat Survey CB 6_24_2022_20231024NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form Updated
00 Bat Habitat
Observe M. Caleb BrabbleRose
rs: lune 24, 2022
Date: Iredell
Waterbody/Road/Rail: Third Creek
NCDOT Bridges
TIP or DOT project number: 17BP,12,R,78
Road Name/SR Number: SR 1512 (Wood
Bridge Road)
% Surrounding habitat Win 1 mi. Forested: 56 % Wetland: 0%
of project footprint (approx) Urban/Commercial: 0% Surburban/Residential:6%
Agricultural: 34%
Herbaceous/ Shrub/ Grassland/ Barren Land: 4%
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint?
Bridge located within Indiana Bat Critical Habitat? No
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH?
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day?
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >5" DBH:
If snags >5" DBH are present in sunlit areas and if large hollow trees are present, provide
photos and location in Photo Appendix.
Mines in Vicinity? No Caves in Vicinity?
Mines in Project Footprint? Caves in Project Footprint?
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location in Photo Appendix.
Water Features [Photos in Photo Appendix]
Major water source in project footprint: Stream/Creek
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack water? Yes
Bridge Features [Photos in Photo Appendix]
Artificial Lighting: No Guard Rails: Timber Deck Type(s): Timber
Beam Type(s): Steel End/Back Wall Type(s): Concrete Creosote Evidence: Yes
Suitable roosting crevices present (1/2 - 1 1/4"wide): No Deck Drain(s): No
Max height of bridge deck above ground (ft): 40 Night roost habitat protected:
Bridge Alignment: N/S Hours of sun exposure to bridge: > 3
Human disturbance under bridge: Medium
Notes:
Bat Evidence/Activity
Emergence count performed? No
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? No
Evidence of bats using bridge? No [If Yes, Photos in Photo Appendix]
Type of evidence:
Roost Type:
Roost Material:
Bat Species: Bat Species 2: Bat Species 3:
Notes (bat location and count):
Structure Assessment - Emergence Count [Photos in Photo Appendix]
Temperature (F) at Start of Count:
Emergence Count Starting Time:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form Updated
Time of Sunset:
Emergence Count Ending Time:
Number of Bats Leaving Structure:
Can Bat Genus/Species be Determined?
Describe Where Bats Exited Structure:
General Emergence Notes:
Provide a Diagram of the Structure, where Observers were Placed for the Emergence Count, and
Location of any Points of Ingress/Egress for Bats. Please Include North Arrow.
[If the MYSO or MYSE species is detected outside of expected county range, tree
information will be appear in the following section]
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? Yes
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH?
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day?
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >5" DBH:
If snags >5" DBH are present in sunlit areas and if large hollow trees are present, provide
photos and location in Photo Appendix.
PHOTO APPENDIX
Mine Photos
Sunlit Tree Area Photos
Large Hollow Tree Photos
Large Hollow Tree Photos (Bats Found Outside Expected County Range)
Water Photos
Bridge Photos
Human Disturbance Photos
Bat - Bridge Use Photos
Emergence Photos
General Photographs & Notes
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