Big Bat Count Kit list

For those organising their our Big Bat Count, and borrowing the bat group equipment, here is the kit list:

Large Crate 1

  • 11 Echo Meter Touch 2 mics in pouches – Nos. 1 to 11 (11 in black pouch)
  • 11 Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite WiFi, 8″ Tablets with case/strap – Nos. 1 to 11
    • 11 Sandisk Extreme 64GB mSD cards
    • 11 red tablet cases and straps
  • Lots of the essential Species lookup laminates
  • Briefing sheets in folder with bat ID guides
  • 2 backup Amazon 8″ tablets with case/strap – Nos. 19 and 20

Large Crate 2

  • 20 Purple “Bat Survey” Hi-Vis Vests (10L, 5 XL, 5M)
  • 5 Lanterns (2 Alpkit, 3 Lomo)
  • 6 way adaptor with chargers/cables
  • Signs and posters in folder

Small Crate 3

  • 25 Magenta hetrodyne bat detectors
    • 12 newer green fronted ones – nos. 19-01 to 19-12
    • 13 older grey fronted ones – nos. 1 to 13
      • Watch out for poor contacts on 4 and 7, these sometimes need the batteries jiggling
  • Spare batteries and wipes