Flying Nocturnal Neighbors - An Introduction to Bats

Biology Professor Dave Wyatt will share his expertise about the ecology of bats and the ecological challenges they face. After the sharing, we will walk over to the Park at dusk to use acoustic detectors to see the live echolocation calls of bats as they forage for insects in the park.

Audience

Everyone (registration is required, space is limited)

Presenter

David Wyatt teaches multiple courses in the Field Ecology Program within the Department of Biological Sciences at Sacramento City College. Primarily a wildlife biologist, he has specialized extensively with studies of ringtails (a mesocarnivore relative of raccoons) and bats and also conducts entomological research with insects of the Western United States and Belize, Central America. Courses taught by David include Natural History, Environmental Biology, Introduction to Entomology, Restoration Ecology, Environmental Regulations, Field Methods in Ecology, and Natural History Field Studies (Mojave Desert). He currently coordinates the Field Ecology Program and its associated Career Certificate.

Flex Credit

Flex credit is available for this event.

After the event: Professional Learning Evaluation Form

ADA Accessibility

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