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Curious about the wildlife in action around your neighbourhood at night? From the ultrasonic chirps of 9 elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night, yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project: your gateway to the wonderland of nocturnal wildlife calls.
Every September to March, Tasmanians get the chance to borrow state-of-the-art recorders from libraries across the state (including Launceston, Smithton, Devoport, St Helens, Whitemark and Hobart).
These fantastic gadgets enable us to unravel the secrets of different animals’ calls, and to help track changes in their numbers and habitats over time. As a proud CallTracker, you’ll receive species identification suggestions the moment you upload your recordings to the cutting-edge Acoustic Pipeline website. It’s like having your own hidden-wildlife guide.
Get started this August with our National Science Week workshops!
Delivered by Citizen Science staff from Bookend Trust, these sessions offer a highly supportive environment, enabling potential CallTrackers to gently navigate the technology behind the world of acoustic wildlife monitoring.
Here’s what you can expect:
Don’t miss this special chance to get connected with a different side of nature!
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