Collect guano for species ID

Bat guano samples can be collected to identify bat species through DNA analysis. To-date, we have analyzed samples from across the province and documented seven species of bats roosting in buildings and bat boxes!

If you have a roost, you can send in a sample. Guano can be collected throughout the summer. In late August, send all samples to your regional or provincial coordinator. Testing is funding-dependent; priority is given to sites with ongoing participation in the BC Annual Bat Count.

Collect

Directions for collecting samples are here.

Label

Label the sample with date, location, and your name.

Send

Mail dry samples to your regional coordinator or to Paula Vega, 158 McDonald Pl., Penticton, BC, V2A 1L8.

Thank you for participating in this citizen science project!