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I find it really interesting when research is done in Guyana and include a number of common names except the Guyana common name. Why do we accept english common name (US/England) and negate our own local names? Of course there sometimes is an overlap but by in large there isnt. We sometimes even have numerous local common names. I'm still working on my GitHub and there will be a folder for these common names. I will respond with the link once done.

Feel free to share what you know. Include which part of Guyana the local name is from.

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I shared a post earlier but it was deleted idk why.

But I have no practical experience in bat surveys and my comapany is looking to do some bat surveys (gold mining).

I think i'll be ok on the mist netting aspect. IDing may be difficult.

But I'm more concenred about the acoustic monitioring. Whats the best recorder and software? Are there any datasets with bat calls from Guyana (I'll take South America if available)? Are there any books that may help with ID? Is there anything I should know or do before starting?

My company is looking to bat surveys and we want to incorporate acoustics. Are there any recommendations for recorders and software that would be able to work for bats in Guyana (South America)?

I need all the help I can get. I've never worked with bats before.