By Dr. Bryon Clark, Mammalogist
Join the Friends of Hagerman on Thursday, May 14, for an immersive Bat Monitoring Workshop! This special event is part of the award-winning “Music of the Night” project, which aims to bridge gaps in our understanding of North Texas bat populations.
Friends of Hagerman NWR – Bats of Hagerman NWR
Event Schedule:
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Indoor presentation at the Visitor Center. Learn about local species, mist-netting techniques, and how to identify bat calls using high-tech bioacoustic monitors.
- 7:15 PM – 10:00 PM: Field session. Head outdoors for a hands-on experience deploying bat detectors and observing real-time data collection from live bats.
Why Attend?
Bats are vital to our ecosystem, but they face growing threats like habitat loss. This workshop, funded by the prestigious O’Brien Prize, invites you to become a citizen scientist. You’ll learn from experts Dr. Bryon Clark and Margaret Avard how to monitor these “misunderstood” mammals—and even how to request a monitoring session for your own property!
The Details:
- Where: Hagerman NWR Visitor Center
- Registration: Required (space is limited!)
- What to Bring: Field participants should wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes. Don’t forget a flashlight or headlamp!
Don’t miss this chance to see (and hear) the refuge in a whole new light. Visit the Friends of Hagerman website to secure your spot!
For logging information in VMS:
Opportunity: AT: BPTMN: Other Pre-Approved Training
Duration: 3.5 hours
Description: Host: Hagerman Wildlife Refuge, Bat Monitoring Workshop with Bryon Clark.
