The BirdWeather PUC - Bat Edition is currently available as a pre order. The first units are expected to ship from May. By ordering now you will be among the first users able to monitor bat activity in detailed ultrasonic recordings.
Discover the hidden night above your backyard
With the BirdWeather PUC - Bat Edition you can explore a world that normally remains hidden. Bats fly over gardens and neighborhoods almost every evening shortly after sunset. However, their echolocation calls are ultrasonic and cannot be heard by humans without specialized equipment. This recorder makes those sounds visible and audible. By listening continuously and automatically analyzing recordings, it reveals bat activity above your backyard, park or nature area.
Why bats matter
Bats play a crucial role in ecosystems around the world. Many species consume thousands of insects every night, providing natural pest control that benefits agriculture and biodiversity. Some bats also pollinate night blooming plants and help disperse seeds, supporting forest regeneration.
Built for ultrasonic monitoring
The Bat Edition is specifically designed to record ultrasonic bat calls. With a sampling rate of up to 384 kHz it captures the full frequency range of many bat species, including high frequency calls and fine acoustic details. The recorder can operate throughout the entire night while automatically analyzing recordings through a cloud dashboard. This reveals patterns such as emergence after sunset, feeding activity and seasonal changes.
Key features
- Ultrasonic recording up to 384 kHz
- Full frequency coverage for most bat species
- Continuous overnight recording
- Automatic activity and behavior analysis
- Cloud connected dashboard
- PUC Hut protective housing included
- Rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
- 64 GB SD card with FLAC recordings
- Suitable for bats and birds
Understanding bat behavior
The recorder can identify different echolocation patterns such as search calls, prey pursuit and feeding buzzes during the final capture of insects. This helps reveal how bats hunt and move through their environment.
Part of a global listening network
The recorder is part of the BirdWeather network with thousands of listening stations worldwide. Combined data helps reveal patterns in seasonal activity, feeding intensity and environmental changes.
Also records birds
In addition to ultrasonic bat calls, the Bat Edition also records normal wildlife sounds. This allows you to monitor birds, owls and other animals within the same acoustic ecosystem.
