The North American Bat Monitoring Program: R Data Connection Package can be used to extract and summarize data from NABat projects and data requests. This video tutorial provides a brief overview of how to get started with the NABat R package, including how to download the package as well as how to log in using partner portal credentials.
Bethany Straw
Bethany is a Biologist at the Fort Collins Science Center, where she serves as Assistant Coordinator of the North American Bat Monitoring Program.
Bethany is a biologist at the Fort Collins Science Center. She serves as the Assistant Coordinator of the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) providing leadership and direction of NABat across international boundaries. Bethany's research interests have focused on the relationship between stressors like wind energy and wildlife seeking to improve understanding of the source and magnitude of impact renewable energy has on wildlife and solutions to minimize risk. Now as the Assistant Program Coordinator for NABat her work is aimed at coordinating a continental scale monitoring program that collects, aggregates and analyzes data that can answer key questions related to population status, trends and occupancy for North America's 47 bats species.
Professional Experience
2020 - Present: Biologist and NABat Assistant Coordinator, USGS Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, CO
2018 - 2020: Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, National Wind Technology Center, Boulder, CO
2015 - 2018: Business Support Specialist, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, National Wind Technology Center, Boulder, CO
2008 - 2010: Independent Consultant, Ventura, CA
2007 - 2008: Administrative Services Coordinator, American Lung Association, Santa Barbara, CA
2007: Field Technician, Phoinix Corporation, Lynnwood, WA
Education and Certifications
B.A., University of Redlands, 2006
Science and Products
Translational science for renewable energy and its wildlife concerns: a synthesis of wind energy buildout, bat population ecology, and habitat constraints
North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat)
North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Integrated Summer Species Distribution Model: Predicted Tricolored Bat Occupancy Probabilities
North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Winter Abundance: Predicted Population Estimates (2022 and 2023)
Attributed North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) 5km x 5km Master Sample and Grid-Based Sampling Frame
Attributed North American Grid-Based Offshore Sampling Frames
Training dataset for NABat Machine Learning V1.0
Status and Trends of North American Bats Summer Occupancy Analysis 2010-2019 Data Release
North American Grid-Based Offshore Sampling Frames
Bat, insect, and bird activity at a wind turbine in Colorado experimentally illuminated with ultraviolet light at night in 2019 to try and deter bats
In Support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 3-Bat Species Status Assessment: Predicted Wind Take Allocated To Hibernacula Each Year Under Current and Future Scenarios
In Support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 3-Bat Species Status Assessment: Wind Energy Influence
The North American Bat Monitoring Program: R Data Connection Package can be used to extract and summarize data from NABat projects and data requests. This video tutorial provides a brief overview of how to get started with the NABat R package, including how to download the package as well as how to log in using partner portal credentials.
Introduction to the North American Bat Monitoring Program, including a short history of the program, a review of key program components, and highlights of program outcomes and products.
Introduction to the North American Bat Monitoring Program, including a short history of the program, a review of key program components, and highlights of program outcomes and products.
Training webinar for Mobile Acoustic Surveying hosted by Sarah Gaulke (USGS). The webinar details preparing for and implementing Mobile Acoustic Surveys for bat monitoring, including how to use the NABat Partner Portal to plan a survey route
Training webinar for Mobile Acoustic Surveying hosted by Sarah Gaulke (USGS). The webinar details preparing for and implementing Mobile Acoustic Surveys for bat monitoring, including how to use the NABat Partner Portal to plan a survey route
NABat Training Webinar on how to upload acoustic survey data to the NABat Partner Portal. Hosted by Dane Smith (USGS).
NABat Training Webinar on how to upload acoustic survey data to the NABat Partner Portal. Hosted by Dane Smith (USGS).
NABat training webinar on scripts, tools, and resources for uploading data to the NABat Partner Portal. Hosted by Dane Smith (USGS).
NABat training webinar on scripts, tools, and resources for uploading data to the NABat Partner Portal. Hosted by Dane Smith (USGS).
NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets
Day 1 covered data storage and management, quality assurance/control of incoming data, batch attribution and data curation, and batch processing of auto-classifiers.
Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.
NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets
Day 1 covered data storage and management, quality assurance/control of incoming data, batch attribution and data curation, and batch processing of auto-classifiers.
Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.
NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets
Day 2 covered strategies for manual vetting, transferring results to NABat, and automating cooperator reports.
Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.
NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets
Day 2 covered strategies for manual vetting, transferring results to NABat, and automating cooperator reports.
Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 1 - Introduction
Introduction contains background information on NABat and Florida Bonneted Bat surveys.
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 1 - Introduction
Introduction contains background information on NABat and Florida Bonneted Bat surveys.
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)
linkRecording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)
linkRecording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part - 3 External Roost Surveys)
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part - 3 External Roost Surveys)
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 4 - Acoustic Surveys
This video describes how to prepare and submit acoustic data into the NABat portal.
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 4 - Acoustic Surveys
This video describes how to prepare and submit acoustic data into the NABat portal.
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 5 - Uploading Acoustic Data
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 5 - Uploading Acoustic Data
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 6 - Finish Submitting Project
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 6 - Finish Submitting Project
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Training Webinar, hosted by Frank Tousley (Student Service Contractor for USGS) and Dane Smith on Creating an NABat Partner Portal Project.
Training Webinar, hosted by Frank Tousley (Student Service Contractor for USGS) and Dane Smith on Creating an NABat Partner Portal Project.
Training webinar, hosted by Bethany Straw, on using the NABat Partner Portal Cell Selection Tool.
Training webinar, hosted by Bethany Straw, on using the NABat Partner Portal Cell Selection Tool.
Training webinar, hosted by Kathryn Irvine, on Understanding the NABat Master Sample.
Training webinar, hosted by Kathryn Irvine, on Understanding the NABat Master Sample.
North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) mobile acoustic transect surveys standard operating procedure 3—Conducting mobile transect surveys
North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) mobile acoustic transect surveys standard operating procedure 1—Locating and establishing mobile transect routes
North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Mobile Acoustic Transect Surveys Standard Operating Procedure 2—Field Season and Survey Preparation
NABat ML: Utilizing deep learning to enable crowdsourced development of automated, scalable solutions for documenting North American bat populations
Status and trends of North American bats: Summer occupancy analysis 2010-2019
• We developed an analytical pipeline supported by web-based infrastructure for integrating continental scale bat monitoring data (stationary acoustic, mobile acoustic, and capture records) to estimate summer (May 1–Aug 31) occupancy probabilities and changes in occupancy over time for 12 North American bat species. This serves as one of multiple lines of evidence that inform the status and trends
Analytical assessments in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 3-bat species status assessment
Acoustic and genetic data can reduce uncertainty regarding populations of migratory tree-roosting bats impacted by wind energy
Influencing activity of bats by dimly lighting wind turbine surfaces with ultraviolet light
North American Bat Monitoring Program: NABat Acoustic ML (version 2.0.0)
North American Bat Monitoring Program: NABat Acoustic ML, Version 1.0.1
Science and Products
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Translational science for renewable energy and its wildlife concerns: a synthesis of wind energy buildout, bat population ecology, and habitat constraints
Wind energy is poised for rapid growth over the next 2-3 decades yet fatalities to birds and bats is a leading concern that may constrain wind energy development in the US. This working group will integrate wind energy forecasting models with bat ecological models and management policy considerations to transform our ability to understand and manage renewable energy development while minimizing unNorth American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat)
North American bats face unprecedented threats including habitat loss and fragmentation, white-nose syndrome, wind energy development, and climate change. However, it is difficult to evaluate the impacts of these threats due to a lack of basic information about the distribution and abundance of bats across the continent. Although bat monitoring has long been conducted in individual areas and for... - Data
North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Integrated Summer Species Distribution Model: Predicted Tricolored Bat Occupancy Probabilities
These data contain the results from the North American Bat Monitoring Program's (NABat) integrated species distribution model (iSDM) for tricolored bats (Perimyotis subflavus). The provided tabular data include predictions (with uncertainty) for tricolored bat occupancy probabilities (i.e., probability of presence) based on data from the entire summer season (May 1–Aug 31), averaged from 2017-2022North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Winter Abundance: Predicted Population Estimates (2022 and 2023)
The dataset is comprised of historical observations and predictions of winter colony counts at known sites for three bat species (little brown bat, Myotis lucifugus; tricolored bat, Perimyotis subflavus; and big brown bat, Eptesicus fuscus). The dataset consists of two separate but related data files in tabular format (comma-separated values [.csv]). Each data set consists of predicted winter counAttributed North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) 5km x 5km Master Sample and Grid-Based Sampling Frame
This data release contains the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Master Sampling Grid at the 5 km x 5 km scale with biologically relevant covariates for NABat analyses attributed to each cell of the 5 km x 5 km grid frame for the continental United States. It was created using ArcPro and the 'sf', 'tidyverse', 'dplyr' and 'exactextractr' packages in R to extract covariates from multiplAttributed North American Grid-Based Offshore Sampling Frames
This sampling frame is a set of grid-based, finite-area frames spanning the offshore areas surrounding Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and is intended for use with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat). A Generalized Random-Tessellation Stratified (GRTS) Survey Design draw was added to the sample units from the raw sampling grids (https://doi.org/10.5066/P9XBOCVV). The GRTS survTraining dataset for NABat Machine Learning V1.0
Bats play crucial ecological roles and provide valuable ecosystem services, yet many populations face serious threats from various ecological disturbances. The North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) aims to assess status and trends of bat populations while developing innovative and community-driven conservation solutions using its unique data and technology infrastructure. To support scalabStatus and Trends of North American Bats Summer Occupancy Analysis 2010-2019 Data Release
This data release contains the results from the North American Bat Monitoring Program's report titled 'Status and Trends of North American Bats Summer Occupancy Analysis 2010-2019'. Specifically, these data include tabular data and geospatial data for the species-specific results related to the status and trends of 12 bat species at multiple spatial scales including: 10 km x 10 km grid cells, statNorth American Grid-Based Offshore Sampling Frames
This sampling frame is a set of grid-based, finite-area frames spanning the offshore areas surrounding Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and is intended for use with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat). NABat is a continental collaboration including state and provincial, federal, and local agencies intended to standardize the collection and storage of bat data. Alaskan and CanadBat, insect, and bird activity at a wind turbine in Colorado experimentally illuminated with ultraviolet light at night in 2019 to try and deter bats
Certain species of tree-dwelling bats die after colliding with the moving blades of industrial wind turbines. Based on the speculation that these bats approach turbines after visually mistaking them for trees, we tested a potential light-based deterrence method. It is likely that the affected bats see ultraviolet (UV) light at low intensities. Here, we present the results of a multi-month experimeIn Support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 3-Bat Species Status Assessment: Predicted Wind Take Allocated To Hibernacula Each Year Under Current and Future Scenarios
Through the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat), United States Geological Survey (USGS) provided technical and science support to assist in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' (USFWS) Species Status Assessment ('SSA") for the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus), and tri-colored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). USGS facilitated the SSA data call,In Support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 3-Bat Species Status Assessment: Wind Energy Influence
Through the North American Bat Monitoring Program, United States Geological Survey (USGS) provided technical and science support to assist in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' Species Status Assessment ("SSA") for the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus), and tri-colored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). USGS facilitated the SSA data call, provided data ar - Multimedia
Getting started with nabatr: package download & a new way to loginGetting started with nabatr: package download & a new way to loginGetting started with nabatr: package download & a new way to login
The North American Bat Monitoring Program: R Data Connection Package can be used to extract and summarize data from NABat projects and data requests. This video tutorial provides a brief overview of how to get started with the NABat R package, including how to download the package as well as how to log in using partner portal credentials.
The North American Bat Monitoring Program: R Data Connection Package can be used to extract and summarize data from NABat projects and data requests. This video tutorial provides a brief overview of how to get started with the NABat R package, including how to download the package as well as how to log in using partner portal credentials.
Introduction to NABatIntroduction to the North American Bat Monitoring Program, including a short history of the program, a review of key program components, and highlights of program outcomes and products.
Introduction to the North American Bat Monitoring Program, including a short history of the program, a review of key program components, and highlights of program outcomes and products.
Planning, Partner Portal Prep, & Protocols for Mobile Acoustic SurveysPlanning, Partner Portal Prep, & Protocols for Mobile Acoustic SurveysPlanning, Partner Portal Prep, & Protocols for Mobile Acoustic SurveysTraining webinar for Mobile Acoustic Surveying hosted by Sarah Gaulke (USGS). The webinar details preparing for and implementing Mobile Acoustic Surveys for bat monitoring, including how to use the NABat Partner Portal to plan a survey route
Training webinar for Mobile Acoustic Surveying hosted by Sarah Gaulke (USGS). The webinar details preparing for and implementing Mobile Acoustic Surveys for bat monitoring, including how to use the NABat Partner Portal to plan a survey route
Uploading Stationary/Mobile Acoustic Surveys to the NABat Partner PortalUploading Stationary/Mobile Acoustic Surveys to the NABat Partner PortalUploading Stationary/Mobile Acoustic Surveys to the NABat Partner PortalNABat Training Webinar on how to upload acoustic survey data to the NABat Partner Portal. Hosted by Dane Smith (USGS).
NABat Training Webinar on how to upload acoustic survey data to the NABat Partner Portal. Hosted by Dane Smith (USGS).
Scripts, Tools, & Other Resources for Processing and Uploading NABat DataScripts, Tools, & Other Resources for Processing and Uploading NABat DataScripts, Tools, & Other Resources for Processing and Uploading NABat DataNABat training webinar on scripts, tools, and resources for uploading data to the NABat Partner Portal. Hosted by Dane Smith (USGS).
NABat training webinar on scripts, tools, and resources for uploading data to the NABat Partner Portal. Hosted by Dane Smith (USGS).
Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 1)NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets
Day 1 covered data storage and management, quality assurance/control of incoming data, batch attribution and data curation, and batch processing of auto-classifiers.
Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.
NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets
Day 1 covered data storage and management, quality assurance/control of incoming data, batch attribution and data curation, and batch processing of auto-classifiers.
Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.
Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 2)NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets
Day 2 covered strategies for manual vetting, transferring results to NABat, and automating cooperator reports.
Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.
NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets
Day 2 covered strategies for manual vetting, transferring results to NABat, and automating cooperator reports.
Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 1 - Introduction)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 1 - Introduction)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 1 - Introduction)Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 1 - Introduction
Introduction contains background information on NABat and Florida Bonneted Bat surveys.
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 1 - Introduction
Introduction contains background information on NABat and Florida Bonneted Bat surveys.
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)
linkRecording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)
linkRecording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 3 - External Roost Surveys)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 3 - External Roost Surveys)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 3 - External Roost Surveys)Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part - 3 External Roost Surveys)
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part - 3 External Roost Surveys)
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 4 Acoustic Surveys)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 4 Acoustic Surveys)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 4 Acoustic Surveys)Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 4 - Acoustic Surveys
This video describes how to prepare and submit acoustic data into the NABat portal.
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 4 - Acoustic Surveys
This video describes how to prepare and submit acoustic data into the NABat portal.
Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 5 - Uploading Acoustic Data)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 5 - Uploading Acoustic Data)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 5 - Uploading Acoustic Data)Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 5 - Uploading Acoustic Data
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 5 - Uploading Acoustic Data
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 6 - Finish Submitting Project)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 6 - Finish Submitting Project)Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 6 - Finish Submitting Project)Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 6 - Finish Submitting Project
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 6 - Finish Submitting Project
Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)
Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)
Training Webinar: Creating an NABat Partner Portal ProjectTraining Webinar: Creating an NABat Partner Portal ProjectTraining Webinar: Creating an NABat Partner Portal ProjectTraining Webinar, hosted by Frank Tousley (Student Service Contractor for USGS) and Dane Smith on Creating an NABat Partner Portal Project.
Training Webinar, hosted by Frank Tousley (Student Service Contractor for USGS) and Dane Smith on Creating an NABat Partner Portal Project.
Community of Practice Call: Using the Partner Portal Cell Selection ToolCommunity of Practice Call: Using the Partner Portal Cell Selection ToolCommunity of Practice Call: Using the Partner Portal Cell Selection ToolTraining webinar, hosted by Bethany Straw, on using the NABat Partner Portal Cell Selection Tool.
Training webinar, hosted by Bethany Straw, on using the NABat Partner Portal Cell Selection Tool.
Community of Practice Call: Understanding the NABat Master SampleCommunity of Practice Call: Understanding the NABat Master SampleCommunity of Practice Call: Understanding the NABat Master SampleTraining webinar, hosted by Kathryn Irvine, on Understanding the NABat Master Sample.
Training webinar, hosted by Kathryn Irvine, on Understanding the NABat Master Sample.
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North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) mobile acoustic transect surveys standard operating procedure 3—Conducting mobile transect surveys
This standard operating procedure (SOP) provides instructions and considerations for conducting mobile acoustic surveys along road transects to collect bat acoustic data following the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) protocol and sample design. This report discusses measures for ensuring the safety of surveyors and efficiency of mobile transect surveys. This guidance is intended to aiAuthorsJaclyn Martin, MacKenzie Hall, Emily Ferrall, Han Li, Jason Rae, Bethany Straw, Brian ReichertNorth American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) mobile acoustic transect surveys standard operating procedure 1—Locating and establishing mobile transect routes
This document is the first of three standard operating procedures (SOPs) providing instructions and considerations for conducting mobile acoustic surveys along road transects to collect bat acoustic data following the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) protocol and sample design. This SOP focuses specifically on selecting NABat grid cells and establishing mobile transect survey routes uAuthorsJaclyn Martin, Dane Smith, Han Li, MacKenzie Hall, Emily Ferrall, Jason Rae, Bethany Straw, Brian ReichertNorth American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Mobile Acoustic Transect Surveys Standard Operating Procedure 2—Field Season and Survey Preparation
This document is the second of three standard operating procedures providing instructions and considerations for conducting mobile acoustic surveys along road transects to collect bat acoustic data following the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) protocol and sample design. This standard operating procedure focuses specifically on considerations for establishing the field survey seasonAuthorsJaclyn Martin, Jason Rae, MacKenzie Hall, Emily Ferrall, Han Li, Bethany Straw, Brian ReichertNABat ML: Utilizing deep learning to enable crowdsourced development of automated, scalable solutions for documenting North American bat populations
Bats play crucial ecological roles and provide valuable ecosystem services, yet many populations face serious threats from various ecological disturbances. The North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) aims to use its technology infrastructure to assess status and trends of bat populations, while developing innovative and community-driven conservation solutions.Here, we present NABat ML, an auAuthorsAli Khalighifar, Benjamin S. Gotthold, Erin Adams, Jenny K. Barnett, Laura O. Beard, Eric R. Britzke, Paul A. Burger, Kimberly Chase, Zackary Cordes, Paul M. Cryan, Emily Ferrall, Christopher T. Fill, Scott E. Gibson, G. Scott Haulton, Kathryn Irvine, Lara S. Katz, William L. Kendall, Christen A. Long, Oisin Mac Aodha, Tessa McBurney, Sarah McCarthy-Neumann, Matthew W. McKown, Joy O’Keefe, Lucy D. Patterson, Kristopher A. Pitcher, Matthew Rustand, Jordi L. Segers, Kyle Seppanen, Jeremy L. Siemers, Christian Stratton, Bethany Straw, Theodore J. Weller, Brian ReichertStatus and trends of North American bats: Summer occupancy analysis 2010-2019
• We developed an analytical pipeline supported by web-based infrastructure for integrating continental scale bat monitoring data (stationary acoustic, mobile acoustic, and capture records) to estimate summer (May 1–Aug 31) occupancy probabilities and changes in occupancy over time for 12 North American bat species. This serves as one of multiple lines of evidence that inform the status and trends
AuthorsBradley James Udell, Bethany Straw, Tina L. Cheng, Kyle Enns, Winifred F. Frick, Benjamin Gotthold, Kathryn Irvine, Cori Lausen, Susan Loeb, Jonathan D. Reichard, Thomas J. Rodhouse, Dane Smith, Christian Stratton, Wayne E. Thogmartin, Brian ReichertAnalytical assessments in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 3-bat species status assessment
Beginning in February of 2020, researchers and staff of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Bat Conservation International (BCI), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and Montana State University associated with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) collaborated with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to provide technical assistance in support oAcoustic and genetic data can reduce uncertainty regarding populations of migratory tree-roosting bats impacted by wind energy
Wind turbine-related mortality may pose a population-level threat for migratory tree-roosting bats, such as the hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus) in North America. These species are dispersed within their range, making it impractical to estimate census populations size using traditional survey methods. Nonetheless, understanding population size and trends is essential for evaluating and mitigating risAuthorsAmanda Hale, Cris D. Hein, Bethany StrawInfluencing activity of bats by dimly lighting wind turbine surfaces with ultraviolet light
Wind energy producers need deployable devices for wind turbines that prevent bat fatalities. Based on the speculation that bats approach turbines after visually mistaking them for trees, we tested a potential light-based deterrence method. It is likely that the affected bats see ultraviolet (UV) light at low intensities. Here, we present the results of a multi-month experiment to cast dim, flickerAuthorsPaul M. Cryan, Marcos Gorresen, Bethany Straw, Syhoune 'Simon' Thao, Elise DeGeorge - Software
North American Bat Monitoring Program: NABat Acoustic ML (version 2.0.0)
Bats play crucial ecological roles, and provide valuable ecosystem services, yet many populations face serious threats from various ecological disturbances. The North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) aims to assess status and trends of bat populations, while developing innovative and community-driven conservation solutions using its unique data and technology infrastructure. To support scalNorth American Bat Monitoring Program: NABat Acoustic ML, Version 1.0.1
Bats play crucial ecological roles, and provide valuable ecosystem services, yet many populations face serious threats from various ecological disturbances. The North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) aims to assess status and trends of bat populations, while developing innovative and community-driven conservation solutions using its unique data and technology infrastructure. To support scal - News