Using Digital Audio Devices for Biodiversity Monitoring – Guidance Notes

JP Holland; M Wade; C Tomlinson; DI McCracken

doi:10.58073/SRUC.30636476.v1

Using Digital Audio Devices for Biodiversity Monitoring – Guidance Notes

JP Holland^*
, M Wade
, C Tomlinson
, DI McCracken

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This guidance note provides information on the use of audio digital devices together with sound analysis software for the monitoring of birds and bats in the UK. The guidance is based on a case study where AudioMoths (a type of digital audio device) together with BirdNET analyzer and Kaleidoscope Pro software were used to monitor bird and bat activity across a range of upland habitats on a Scottish hill farm.

Original language	English
Publisher	Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Number of pages	24
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.58073/SRUC.30636476.v1
Publication status	First published - 18 Nov 2025

Keywords

Digital audio devices
BirdNET analyzer
Kaleidoscope Pro

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10.58073/SRUC.30636476.v1Licence: CC BY-NC

RESAS 22-27: SRUC-d4-1 Seeking Multiple Benefits From Natural Carbon Stores In The Uplands
McCracken, D. (PI), Holland, J. (CoI), Littlewood, N. (CoI), Fuentes-Montemayor, E. (CoI), Cole, L. (CoI) & Harrison, B. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research

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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-d4-1 Seeking Multiple Benefits From Natural Carbon Stores In The Uplands

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