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Bat Workshops
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Bat Study Techniques
In response to growing needs for bat studies, the Bat Conservation and Management, Inc. (BCM) and Bat Conservation International (BCI) Study Techniques Workshops highlight current bat conservation and research initiatives, especially those that will add to the body of knowledge regarding Indiana bat presence, roosting, and migratory behavior in the region. Participants will receive hands-on assembly and deployment instruction with harp traps and single-, double-, and triple-high mist net sets. Evening activities include bat handling, removal from nets and traps, identification, banding, echolocation call recording, and data processing. Proof of current rabies titer is required for participants to handle bats. In addition, hands-on radio telemetry and acoustic-monitoring techniques will be highlighted. This workshop is suitable for professional consultants, environmental educators, wildlife agency employees, land managers, and others looking to gain guided, hands-on experience with bats and current survey methods for their study. Field trips are tailored to each venue, capitializing on the unique natural resources of the locality. Advanced Bat Study Techniques This course is designed for graduate of past 6-day courses developed by BCI, previous 3 night BCM workshops, or simply biologists, consultants, or researchers with previous field experiance. During the 4-day program participants will be given the autonomy to visit a site and carry out a physical capture effort that is combined with passive bat-detector monitoring and an active mobile acoustic transect inventory plan. What participants had to say... “Expect a full couple of days.” “I would highly recommend this course to colleagues.” “The entire workshop was a complete success. It was obvious a lot of thought had been given to setting up the class agenda and outdoor activity locations. The diversity of topics and hands-on experiences covered was appropriated for the duration of the workshop.” “Be sure to get pre-exposure rabies vaccination to take full advantage of the activities.” “I learned more about bats and bat conservation this weekend than I ever expected.” “Despite the fast pace of the workshop, the instructor-to-student ratio afforded all students a great learning experience.” “Exceeded my expectations.” "This was the most valuable and interesting course I have ever enrolled in! I expressed this to not only my co- workers, but also my friends and family. Thanks again and look forward to attending another one in the future!" |
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Other Workshops Offered:
BCI Weeklongs  Bat Conservation and Management and Acoustic Monitoring weeklongs CA, PA, KY, and AZ |
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Bat Programs
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General Public Programs
We offer two basic programs which can be combined or tailored for a particular site or group. We have given programs for school classes, nature centers, state parks, and other community organizations. In some special areas there may be evening walks or even real trap demonstrations. Contact us for availability well in advance of your group event. Fees and availability are based on season and location. |
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