"Bat Kiting"

In an attempt to create a call reference library for the bat species that are present in my study area, we have been mist netting bats and using a method known as "bat kiting" to collect reference calls.  In this method, a length of elastic cord is loosely tied around a bat's neck and the individual is allowed to fly 'freely' while their echolocation calls are recorded.  Here is a video of us "kiting" a bat!