Using Bioacoustics for Field Survey (Online)

This online course will cover the use of acoustic recording for a range of species groups that produce sounds in the audible range, such as birds, amphibians, invertebrates and mixed animal communities (ultrasonic recording for bats will be mentioned but not covered extensively). The training will introduce and explain a range of hardware, software and methodological approaches, that will allow attendees to understand how they might be able to use bioacoustics within their own practice. The training will cover recent guidance on bird acoustic survey, and ecoacoustic monitoring in both terrestrial habitats and freshwater. Delegates should come away with a good understanding of recording principles and approaches for the analysis of sound data – and how this can be used to generate valuable ecological information. The training will be delivered by lectures and hands-on data analysis workshops using Kaleidoscope Pro and Audacity software. This will allow attendees to manipulate and analyse sound recordings on the day. The online course is followed the next day by an in-person event, focusing on developing skills in using recording hardware, and the practical implementation of bioacoustics studies.

Field Surveyors and Conservation Managers - Consultancy, NGOs, LPAs, Academics.

Beginner - Intermediate

Some existing knowledge (of bat survey and data analysis) would be beneficial.

• Understand the range of surveys that can be undertaken with bioacoustics methods.
• Be familiar with a range of hardware and software for bioacoustic survey, and how they can be employed.
• Download, analyse and report the results of a bioacoustic survey.