| Online Workshops |
These workshops are presented by recognized industry expert, Dr Julie Broken-Brow.
Limited spots available, so make sure to register beforehand!
Microworkshops
Introduction to Recording Ultrasound
27th February 2024
9am (GMT, London, UK) / 7pm (AEST Brisbane, Australia)
Duration: 30 min
Cost: Free
We will cover:
- Basic physics of ultrasonic sound
- Understanding bat calls as ultrasonic sound
- How bat detectors work
- Considerations for recording ultrasound
Basics of Bat Calls
7th / 8th March 2024
7th March, 4pm (CST America) / 8th March, 8am (AEST Australia)
Duration: 30 min
Cost: Free
We will cover:
- Call features
- Call types
- Measurements/Metrics
- Ultrasonic distractions
Deployment Techniques for Bat Detectors
23rd / 24th May 2024
23rd May, 4pm (CST America) / 24th May, 7am (AEST Australia)
Duration: 30 min
Cost: Free
We will cover:
- Understanding triggers
- Detector settings
- Detector placement
- Choosing the right microphone for the job
Full Workshops
Introduction to Anabat Insight
26th March 2024
9am (GMT+7 South East Asia) / 12pm (AEST Australia)
Duration: 2h
Cost: AUD$30
We will cover:
- Navigating the program
- Opening and viewing files
- Basic searches
- Optimizing triggers and settings
Using Passive Detectors
23rd April 2024
10am (AEST Brisbane, Australia)
Duration: 1h
Cost: AUD$15
We will cover:
- Understanding triggers
- Detector settings
- Detector placement
- Choosing the right microphone for the job
Intermediate Skills for Anabat Insight
7th May 2024
9am (BST, London, UK) / 6pm (AEST Brisbane, Australia)
Duration: 2h
Cost: AUD$30
We will cover:
- Advanced trigger settings
- Calculating metrics
- Understanding and manipulating metadata
- Generating custom reports
| In-Person: Bat Call Analysis Workshop |
Presented by recognised industry experts Greg Ford and Dr Julie Broken-Brow, this 1 – 3 day workshop provides a detailed insight into bat acoustics and gives participants hands-on experience using the latest software to analyse and identify the calls of Australian species.
When/Where
- 18 – 20th March 2024
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
Cost – GST inc. (Student discounts available)
- Day 1 – A$345
- Days 2-3 – A$675 (Sold out! – Waiting list)
- All 3 days – A$930 (Sold out! – Waiting list)
PROGRAM
Day 1. Bat Detection for Beginners
- Bat calls as ultrasonic sound
- Properties of echolocation calls
- Overview of bat detectors
- Basics of bat call ID
- Introduction to Anabat Insight
- Guided evening bat walk
Day 2 – 3. Intermediate / Advanced Call Analysis
- Evaluating data quality
- Call types & species characteristics
- Advanced use of Anabat Insight including filters, searches, building decision trees & reporting
- Tips, tricks & traps of call ID
- Guided group and individual ID