Seeing and Hearing in the Dark: How Infrared Technology and Ultrasonic Acoustics Bring Bats from Secret to Seen
July 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Step into the night and discover the hidden world of bats with cutting-edge monitoring technology! Using specialized infrared cameras, witness the fascinating nocturnal activities of bats as they hunt and navigate in total darkness. Learn how ultrasonic acoustic detectors capture bat calls—sounds beyond human hearing—and transform them into audible insights. This interactive program offers a rare glimpse into bat behavior and highlights how technology aids wildlife conservation. Join us to reveal the mysteries of these incredible creatures and learn how science is helping bats thrive. Meet at The Green Barn. 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., FREE….Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
Facilitators:
Laura Kloepper, Ph.D., Center for Acoustics Research and Education, University of New Hampshire
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Step into the night and discover the hidden world of bats with cutting-edge monitoring technology! Using specialized infrared cameras, witness the fascinating nocturnal activities of bats as they hunt and navigate in total darkness. Learn how ultrasonic acoustic detectors capture bat calls—sounds beyond human hearing—and transform them into audible insights. This interactive program offers a rare glimpse into bat behavior and highlights how technology aids wildlife conservation. Join us to reveal the mysteries of these incredible creatures and learn how science is helping bats thrive. Meet at The Green Barn. 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., FREE….Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
Facilitators:
Laura Kloepper, Ph.D., Center for Acoustics Research and Education, University of New Hampshire
Devaughn Fraser, Ph.D., CT DEEP, Wildlife Division
Photo credit: Paul Colley
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