For 24/7, long-term monitoring on an exposed site like Dun Coillich in Highland Perthshire,
AudioMoth is likely better due to its low power consumption, rugged portability, and ability to record in remote areas without internet or constant power, say researchers and studies. While BirdNET-Pi is superior for real-time identification and analysis, it requires a constant power supply and reliable Wi-Fi, making it better suited for residential or accessible locations, as noted in this analysis.
AudioMoth for Remote Hill Land (Dun Coillich):
Suitability: Designed for remote, long-term eco-acoustic monitoring.
Power: Very low power consumption; can run on batteries for weeks, say this article.
Environment: Can be placed in harsh weather conditions (when properly housed) with no internet access, says the MDPI report.
Workflow: Records audio 24/7, which is later analyzed for bird calls, according to research published in MDPI.
BirdNET-Pi for Real-Time Monitoring:
Suitability: Best for a home or office with a constant power source, according to this Facebook post and a website.
Real-Time AI: Automatically detects and identifies species in real-time using AI, explain this Facebook post and a blog post.
Needs: Requires a Raspberry Pi, internet, and stable electricity, notes a blog post.
For covering the varied habitats at Dun Coillich, using multiple AudioMoths to gather data for later processing (perhaps using BirdNET software on a desktop) offers better coverage and independence from infrastructure, say studies