Online alarm clock for 7:13 pm
While preparing for an evening flying-fox count, you can set the alarm for 7:13 pm before packing your torch, tally sheet and water. That leaves the remaining lead-up to 8:00 pm for reaching the observation point, checking your viewing angle and settling in before activity increases around the roost.
A quiet survey location calls for an alert that you will notice without startling nearby observers or breaking concentration. Choose a soft tone if your phone will stay close, or a more persistent one if it will be inside a bag or competing with traffic and evening bird calls. Check the volume with a brief test beforehand. Your flying-fox count could begin without the reminder if the browser is closed or the phone falls asleep, because the alarm cannot sound in those conditions.
Waiting near a roost before 7:13 pm can still feel hot after an Australian summer day, especially if you have just left strong air conditioning. Give yourself a few minutes outside before the count so the temperature change is less distracting, and keep water within reach rather than buried with your gear. If you are travelling in an air-conditioned car, avoid aiming the vent directly at papers or lightweight recording sheets that you will need on arrival.
Common questions
Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No, there's nothing to sign up for and nothing to install. Pick a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs entirely in this browser tab.
Can I change the alarm sound?
Yes, there's a short list of tones to choose from before you press Start. Pick whichever one you're most likely to actually hear — softer sounds are easier to sleep through than a firm chime or bell.
What happens once the alarm goes off?
It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.
Is this alarm accurate across daylight saving time?
It uses your device's local clock, so as long as your computer's time and date settings are correct, it'll adjust automatically when daylight saving time starts or ends.
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