Event: Thermal Vision for Bats: Practical Applications in Ecology

Thermal imaging is rapidly becoming a valuable tool in ecological surveying, allowing wildlife to be detected and tracked based on heat rather than visible light. In bat ecology, thermal cameras offer significant advantages for emergence surveys, enabling surveyors to identify bats leaving roosts in low light or complete darkness, reduce observer bias, and improve confidence in results.

This 90-minute webinar showcases the Thermal Ecology Toolkit and explores how advanced thermal imaging and radiometric data are being applied in modern bat surveys, from survey planning and field deployment through to efficient post-survey analysis.

The event will consist of two presentations followed by a live Q&A session:

• Introduction to Advanced Thermal Imaging for Bat Emergence Surveys with Andy Milner (Thermal Vision Ecology)
• Thermal Vision Ecology Kit: Best Practice and Guidance for Bat Surveys with Dr Liat Fernando (nee Wicks) (Thermal Vision Ecology)

This session is ideal for ecologists and ecological consultants involved in planning, undertaking, or reviewing bat emergence and activity surveys.

This webinar is delivered by the Biological Recording Company in partnership with Thermal Vision Ecology.