Bat Habitat Assessment – Online – April 27th-28th, 2026
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04/27/2026 - 04/28/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific Time
Bat Habitat Assessment is an applied, two-day, online course with student-led field and data analysis assignments. This course focuses on the step-by-step approach to identifying and documenting bat habitat in the field and utilizing industry standard acoustic monitoring techniques to confirm habitat use by species.
What should I bring or supply?
You will need:
- Computer
- Stable internet access
- Pen and paper
Please note that each afternoon features a student-led field component. See the recommended equipment list for these sessions below. If a participant does not have the equipment, alternatives can be arranged with the instructor.
Appropriate clothing for field work, including suitable all-weather boots
- Field notebook
- Camera (phone camera is acceptable)
- Compass (phone app is acceptable)
- GPS (phone app is acceptable)
- Field guides to local trees
- Measuring tape or Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) tape
- Binoculars
- Google Earth Pro (free download)
- Smart phone or printer for reviewing air photos