NBMP Introductory Bat Detector Workshop, Wick, 25th May 2018

14th May 2018

This introductory bat detector workshop involves an evening classroom session followed by a practical field session starting around dusk. Bat sounds are broken down into four elements in order to train people's sonic memory and aid species identification using a heterodyne bat detector in the field. The focus is on pipistrelles, noctule, serotine and Daubenton's bat as these illustrate a range of different bat sounds. The workshop will be led by Liz Ferrell.

Please see the workshop outline below.

Tickets £16.76
Booking online at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nbmp-introductory-bat-detector-workshop-wick-25th-may-2018-tickets-45966696627

Discounts available:

£5 discount: Concessions (BCT members/partner bat group members/unwaged) - use code Concession when ordering a ticket.

£10 discount: Available to current NBMP volunteers - use code NBMP when ordering a ticket

7.45pm Arrivals/teas/coffees/biscuits

8.00pm Bat detector workshop - "Using Your Ears"

Introduction

Heterodyne detectors
Sonic memory and hearing
4 elements
Element 1: Repetition Rate

Recognising repetition rates
Relationship with wingbeat
Body size
Variation in repetition rate
Element 2: Rhythm

Describing rhythms
Rhythms of the species
What can it tell us?
Relationship between wingshape and pulse rhythm
15 minute break - please bring something to eat and drink

Element 3: Tonal quality

Sound "richness"
Call duration
Element 4: Pitch

Why pitch is important
Finding peak frequencies
Round-up & Questions
9.15pm Introduction to the National Bat Monitoring Programme

9.45pm Look at sites that need surveying in region and opportunity to sign up

10.00pm Practical session/bat walk using detectors to listen for bats and practise survey techniques

11.30pm Finish (you can leave earlier if you need to)