Bat detectors and sound analysis- level one
Target audience: Ecological consultants - Foundation level
This two-day course is aimed at professionals or interested amateurs and will focus on the analysis of calls recorded on broadband time expansion or frequency division bat detectors. BatSound will be the primary software utilised (other options may be covered if time).
Course content includes:
- UK bat calls recorded on time expansion and frequency division detectors*
- How to use the software to analyse field recordings, measure call parameters, compare to published results and understand common ways that call sequences vary.
- Practical sessions in the classroom and field
* NB: Anabat systems will not be covered in this course
Prior Knowledge: Designed as a follow-up to Surveying for Bats.
Equipment: Frequency division/time expansion detectors, recording equipment and laptops.
Date and venues
| Dates | Venue | Availability |
| 26-27 April | Preston Montford FSC Centre, Shropshire | Course cancelled |
| 1-2 August | Nettlecombe FSC, Somerset# | Spaces available |
# residential available
Costs
£325 Non-residential
£373 Residential shared accommodation
£383 Residential single accommodation.
Maximum 15 people.
Discounts
£5 for BCT members (Join today to receive your discount!)
NB: Corporate members may be entitled to additional discounts. Click here for more information on becoming a corporate member
To book
To book a place on this course, click here to download the booking form.
