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Global Bat Acoustic Data Collection: United Kingdom

Created 18/04/2026

Updated 18/04/2026

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This dataset is a collection of echolocation calls recorded from the United Kingdom. Users should note that some audio files may contain calls from multiple species, and in certain cases, only one of the present species has been identified.

The collection includes bat call files in .zc and .wav formats, encompassing both identified and unidentified calls. Each call file contains embedded information, such as collection date, GPS location, species identification (where available), and contributor details, which is extracted and used to create searchable filter options in TERN Ecoacoustic Recordings. This enables users to efficiently search for, explore, and download call files based on specific criteria through the dashboard.

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Field Value
Title Global Bat Acoustic Data Collection: United Kingdom
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/cd24d6bf-4117-4da8-8e60-05f02a23be02
Contact Point
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery
simon.robson99@gmail.com
Reference Period 09/05/2005
Geospatial Coverage
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
{
  "coordinates": [
    [
      [
        -8.65,
        49.85
      ],
      [
        1.76,
        49.85
      ],
      [
        1.76,
        60.85
      ],
      [
        -8.65,
        60.85
      ],
      [
        -8.65,
        49.85
      ]
    ]
  ],
  "type": "Polygon"
}
Data Portal Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network

Data Source

This dataset was originally found on Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network "Global Bat Acoustic Data Collection: United Kingdom". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://geonetwork.tern.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/global-bat-acoustic-data-collection-united-kingdom