Program Type
Honors
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Doug Barron, Misty Barron
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
18-4-2024 10:00 AM
Abstract
My proposed research project will study the changes in animal vocalizations in response to the total solar eclipse that will take place in Russellville, Arkansas, on April 8, 2024. I will use audio recordings before, during, and after the eclipse to quantify changes in animal vocalizations. Most recordings will be in the range of normal hearing, and will primarily detect birds, frogs, and insects. Additionally, I will deploy one ultrasonic recorder capable of detecting bats. From these recordings I will be able to quantify overall and species-specific call rates. Audio recordings will be paired with continuous measurements of light intensity and temperature via dataloggers.
Recommended Citation
Morris, Colton W., "Changes in animal vocalizations in response to a total solar eclipse" (2024). ATU Research Symposium. 30.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2024/2024/30
Included in
Behavior and Ethology Commons, Biology Commons, Ornithology Commons
Changes in animal vocalizations in response to a total solar eclipse
Face-to-face
My proposed research project will study the changes in animal vocalizations in response to the total solar eclipse that will take place in Russellville, Arkansas, on April 8, 2024. I will use audio recordings before, during, and after the eclipse to quantify changes in animal vocalizations. Most recordings will be in the range of normal hearing, and will primarily detect birds, frogs, and insects. Additionally, I will deploy one ultrasonic recorder capable of detecting bats. From these recordings I will be able to quantify overall and species-specific call rates. Audio recordings will be paired with continuous measurements of light intensity and temperature via dataloggers.