Mammal Survey Eastern Rhodopes Bulgaria - De Zoogdiervereniging

the numbers 130 - 140, were located at a somewhat drier area, but (irrigation) water also overran thesegrounds. Trap numbers 141 - 149 were placed along the borders of the small stream.The vegetation in this half-open location consisted of Salix and Alnus where it was wet, and Paliurusspina-christii and Rubus spec. where it was drier. In wet areas, the undergrowth consisted of grassesand Juncus spec., while in the drier areas Echinops spec. and Rubus spec. predominated. The areahad ruderal characteristics.Location 5 — “Behind the camphouse”, Achter kamphuisLocation coordinates — see map (no exact coordinates are registered)Pre-bait — none usedCatching period — July 23, 17.00 p.m. until July 26, 7.00 a.m.Traps — Longworth numbers 190 –230, at equidistant intervals of 3-6 metresPossible maximum of night catches — 160Bait — “Balkan Brew”This line-up was located at a somewhat northern exposed steep slope, with many barren rock formationsand debris. The river Arda was situated 30-50 meters below this location.Predominant trees — Quercus spec., Juniperus spec. and Carpinus betulus; and in the bushes—Paliurus spina-christii and Rubus spec.Location 6 — “River bank opposite camp”, Langs rivier tegenover kampplekLocation coordinates — see map (no exact coordinates are registered)Pre-bait — none usedCatching period — July 23, 17.00 p.m. until July 26, 7.00 a.m.Traps— Pitfalls nr. 601 – 620 and 671 – 675, at equidistant 5 metre intervalsPossible maximum of night catches — 75Bait — “Balkan Brew”The traps were placed in a single row in an area highly influenced by the river Arda. The river bordersconsisted of clay and sandy lower layers. There was some grassy vegetation with juvenile willows andRubus spec.. The undergrowth consisted predominantly of high ruderal herbs.Location 7 — “Vegetable gardens”, MoestuinenLocation coordinates — see map (no exact coordinates are registered)Pre-bait — none usedCatching period – July 24, 17.00 p.m. until July 26, 7.00 a.m.Traps — Longworth numbers 41 –70Possible maximum of night catches — 60Bait — “Balkan Brew”The location was situated at the higher banks of the river Arda, between the campsite and Madzharovo.The traps were placed along a hedgerow that was situated next to a vegetable garden and nearthe river. The hedgerow was partly incorporated with pollard-willows and many ruderal plants, such asRubus spec. and Clematis spec.Location 8— “Pollard willows”, KnotwilgenLocation coordinates — see map (no exact coordinates are registered)Pre-bait — none usedCatching period – July 24, 17.00 p.m. until July 26, 7.00 a.m.Traps— 10 Sherman traps placed in trees and hedgePossible maximum of night catches — 30Bait — “Balkan Brew”Mammal Survey Eastern Rhodope Bulgaria 31