Ecological data services that keep reporting on schedule.

EchoSight transforms survey data into planning-ready evidence with rigorous QA, automation, and collaborative workflows.

  • Data intake & QA
  • Acoustic & video review
  • GIS-ready deliverables
  • Planning portal submissions

Data support at a glance

Key elements that keep ecological datasets moving smoothly from intake to reporting.

High-volume acoustic & video triage

Automation and QA scripts keep detector nights and footage flowing without slowing reporting.

  • 200+ detector nights processed each week during peak season
  • Thermal and video clips synchronised with survey logs
  • Priority turnaround reserved for urgent planning deadlines

Collaboration built in

Progress is surfaced in your preferred workspace so project managers know exactly what’s complete.

  • Dashboards and trackers across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Slack
  • Status notes mapped to planning and reporting milestones
  • Comment threads that keep ecologists and PMs aligned

QA and governance

Git-backed scripts and sign-off checklists keep every dataset reproducible and auditable.

  • Version-controlled workflows with reviewer sign-off
  • Peer review trails for ecologist and data specialist approvals
  • Secure portals for sensitive evidence and metadata

Deliverables ready to deploy

We package outputs in formats your ecology and planning teams can deploy immediately.

  • Report-ready figures, dashboards, and appendices
  • GIS layers, spreadsheets, and annotated media files
  • Handover notes highlighting assumptions and next steps

Services

Fixed-scope data packages you can book immediately.

Desktop review (desk study)

Rapid constraints screening using third-party datasets and imagery to de-risk surveys and focus effort.

  • LERC coordination plus NBN Atlas and MAGIC queries
  • Designations, aerial imagery, and LiDAR interpretation
  • Constraints summary with GIS layers and overview maps

Survey data onboarding

Rapid intake of detector, video, and field records with naming conventions and metadata applied from day one.

  • Folder structure, templates, and QC checklists
  • Metadata capture for detectors, observers, and weather
  • Ready-to-process data room with intake report

BTO & statutory submissions

Validation and export workflows that slot straight into BTO and planning portal pipelines.

  • Schema validation and conversion to required formats
  • Submission-ready zip files with documentation
  • Upload support and completion log

Data governance & reporting packs

Version-controlled workflows, GDPR-compliant data rooms, and dashboards that track sign-off to completion.

  • Peer-review checklists and approval trails
  • Access controls aligned with client requirements
  • Live dashboards showing progress to completion

How we deliver

Tooling and integrations that power every service.

Collaboration hubs

Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and Slack channels structure folders and updates for stakeholders.

  • Secure intake portals with naming conventions applied
  • Status dashboards aligned to programme milestones
  • Permissioned folders for client-ready deliverables

Analysis stack

Python, R, QGIS, BatExplorer, Kaleidoscope, and bespoke scripts operate within version-controlled projects.

  • Reusable pipelines hosted in Git repositories
  • Automated QA reports for every dataset
  • Reproducible notebooks and audit-ready logs

Delivery formats

Interactive dashboards, static figures, and annotated media files are ready to embed in reports or client portals.

  • Web dashboards for project managers and planners
  • Publication-ready figures in PDF and PNG formats
  • Annotated clips and spreadsheets for technical teams

How we collaborate

Flexible engagement to suit in-season spikes or long-term partnerships.

1. Intake

Secure file transfer and a focused scoping workshop align expectations from day one.

  • Encrypted portals with automated acknowledgements
  • Kick-off call to confirm scope, volumes, and deadlines
  • Project tracker created with agreed naming conventions

2. Processing

Automated filtering and manual validation combine to keep data flowing without bottlenecks.

  • Machine learning triage tuned to target species
  • Manual QA for edge cases and licence-sensitive evidence
  • Daily progress updates within shared dashboards

3. Review

Shared dashboards, trackers, and QC sign-off checkpoints keep stakeholders informed.

  • Reviewer notes captured alongside datasets
  • Query resolution threads between ecologists and analysts
  • Versioned deliverables ready for client approval

4. Delivery

Reporting packs, GIS outputs, and lessons learned sessions close the loop with clarity.

  • Final QA checklist and sign-off summary
  • Structured handover folders with read-me guidance
  • Optional wash-up meeting to capture improvements

Ready to unlock your ecology data?

Send us your scope, data volumes, and deadlines—we’ll tailor a delivery plan and reserve analyst capacity.