Donovan Tye
- @donovantye
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This hands-on course provides an exploration of bioacoustics within terrestrial ecosystems, equipping participants with the essential skills and knowledge to apply acoustic methodologies in ecological research and conservation activities.
The course is tailored to graduate students, researchers, and conservation practitioners. It covers both theoretical foundations and practical techniques necessary for field recording, sound-based biodiversity monitoring and ecosystem assessment in biodiverse terrestrial systems. Special emphasis is placed on practical, real-world applications in Africa’s rich ecosystems.
KEY TOPICS
- Fundamentals of Bioacoustics: Explore how animals use sound for communication, navigation, and reproduction, and how these signals can be leveraged to assess behaviour, community composition, and ecosystem health.
- Recording Techniques and Research Design: Gain hands-on experience with acoustic recording equipment and techniques, from focusing on individual species to capturing broad soundscapes.
- Acoustic Analysis: Learn to analyse acoustic data, from identifying and measuring animal calls to assessing entire soundscapes. Practical sessions will focus on using tools such as Raven for sound measurements, BirdNET for species recognition, and R for ecoacoustic analysis.
WHERE
The course will be run from the Skukuza Research Station (home of the Skukuza Science Leadership Initiative). The station is located within the iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa, one of Africa’s premier conservation areas, providing a unique environment for field-based training.
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