

Cacophony Project manager Matthew Hellicar. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park
Cacophony Project manager Matthew Hellicar. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park


The ‘cacophonator’ is an AI-equipped bird audio monitor. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park
The ‘cacophonator’ is an AI-equipped bird audio monitor. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park


Cacophony’s powerful thermal camera uses AI to make visual detections and classifications of predators and native birds. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park
Cacophony’s powerful thermal camera uses AI to make visual detections and classifications of predators and native birds. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park


Volunteers from the Cacophony Project with members of the Barnett Park regreening group and Predator Free Redcliffs. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park
Volunteers from the Cacophony Project with members of the Barnett Park regreening group and Predator Free Redcliffs. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park


The little owl’s presence in Barnett Park was confirmed by Cacophony’s bird monitor. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park
The little owl’s presence in Barnett Park was confirmed by Cacophony’s bird monitor. Photo: Supplied : AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park
AI keeping a close eye on birds at Barnett Park
Artificial intelligence is being used to learn about native birds in a Christchurch park.A mobile bird monitor has been recording sounds at Barnett...
