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Data Submission Checklist: Stationary Point Surveys 


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This checklist summarizes the steps described in the USFWS Florida Bonneted Bat Regulatory Survey Data Submission Protocol (see Downloadable Resources below) which are an accompaniment to the Florida Bonneted Bat Consultation Guidelines. Each button below leads to a section of the data submission protocol. Asterisk indicates instances where these guidelines differ from general NABat guidance and special attention should be taken when reviewing these sections of the protocol. Materials referenced in the checklist can be found in the Data Resource Package in the Downloadable Resources section of this webpage. 

  • Rename acoustic files

  • Organize raw files into survey event folders*

  • Setup "Processed" folder with mirrored subdirectories

  • ​Open Kaleidoscope Pro

  • Download Kaleidoscope NABat metadata forms 

  • Select appropriate options for INPUTS

  • Complete metadata fields

  • Select appropriate options for OUTPUTS

  • Select appropriate options in "Auto ID for Bats" tab

  • Enter appropriate settings for "Signal Params" tab*

  • Process files

  • Manually vet files

  • REPEAT ABOVE STEPS FOR ALL SURVEY EVENTS

  • Change input directory to parent folder with all processed files

  • Select appropriate output directory and unchecl "WAV (or WAV4) files"

  • Disable "Auto ID for Bats" in classifiers menu*

  • Change to the second Kaleidoscope NABat metadata form

  • Process metadata

  • Locate and review "meta.csv"

  • Make sure all files that must be moved out of NOISE folders are moved*

  • Change any "COTO/CORTOW" values to "CORA/CORRAF" in the "meta.csv"

  • Rename "meta.csv" if not already renamed following guidance (i.e. use project name)*

  • Fill out weather parameters* 

  • Upload uniquely named metadata CSV

  • Fix all errors if any present - re-upload metadata CSV if necessary

  • Upload audio files

  • Upload weather metadata*

  • Check for missing files - upload as necessary

  • Explore project and check for errors - if errors found, edit metadata CSV and re-upload

  • Add final deployment photos and processing notes in Partner Portal (if any)

  • Add final deployment photos for every survey event

  • Upload project report and any other relevant project files

  • Contact USFWS FBB Lead to inform of completed data submission*

  • Maintain backup of project for one year after submission*

  • Appendix 1: Checklists of steps to follow when submitting data

  • Appendix 2: Species within distribution of the Florida bonneted bat

  • Appendix 3: Counties within distribution of the Florida bonneted bat

Downloadable Resources

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2018 by Bat Conservation International in partnership with the NABat Program

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