training for pinpoint Bat

We have organized two training sessions in Parkside Hall Ampthill. We have chosen this venue as it is in close proximity to Ampthill Park, which is a good site for bats.

Training sessions

An Introduction to bat detectors Wed 12th May 19.30 to 21,20pm

This course will involve a brief explanation of how bat detectors work. We will have a number of types of detector and you are welcome to bring yours along.

You will be shown how to set up the Peersonic Bat Recorder and a handheld GPS unit.

We will then spend about 45 minutes trying the detectors out in the newby woodland before returning to the hall for coffee and cake and a chance to ask any outstanding questions. This would also suit people who are new to bats and bat detectors.If it fires your interest then you may want to come along to the second session.

An introduction to sonogram analysis. Thursday May 4tth  19.30 to 21.30pm

This is again based at Parkside Hall, but will not involve an outdoor component. We were going to run this session for people unable to make the same course last year, but it is open to any-one.

Bob will do some basic theory on bat calls and sonograms. Then you will be set free on some recordings (including some made in Ampthill Park at the previous session.) We will be using a free software program t called TF32, which you can download onto your computer.

You need to bring your own laptop, a power cable. (if you do not have a laptop we may be able to lend you one for the evening).

Tea and coffee and of course cake will be made available.

Be warned no-one is saying sonogram analysis is easy, but it is addictive and there are always more experienced people willing to help out.

Interested?

There will be a limited number of places. Please contact Bob at rgcornes@gmail.com. to reserve a place. For the second session let him  know if you have a laptop.

If we have excessive demand we will try to organize additional sessions

Tea ,coffee and the inevitable cake will be provide

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