Training Directory: Identification and Field Survey Skills - Mammals Short Courses
Practical training in how to find and identify mammals, also training in survey techniques and classification. Includes protected species licences e.g. bats, dormice and otters.
31/01/2023 UK Otter Biology, Ecology and Conservation
Online, Field Studies Council ecoskills@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3tjstEZ
This Beginner UK otter online course will explore their biology, ecology and conservation. This is the perfect course for beginners looking to learn more about otters. This course will focus on what otters evolved from, their biology, behaviour and where to find them.
Cost £45
14/02/2023 Discovering Tracks and Signs (Online)
Online, Field Studies Council ecoskills@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3DUE4zi
This introductory online wildlife tracking course will explore the skills needed to confidently identify a variety of mammal and bird activities when you are out in the field. Wildlife tracking is a crucial skill within conservation management and key for species identification.
Cost £30
18/02/2023 SWWR Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Course 2 1 Day
Online (Zoom), Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278 768723 learning@secretworld.org c-js.info/3TKbRB2
Are you interested in learning more about British wildlife and expanding your knowledge about wildlife rehabilitation and release? Course 2: Record keeping and legal considerations; Care of neonatal and juvenile birds and mammals; Care of adult birds and mammals; Question and answer sessions
Cost £35
02/03/2023 Conservation of Marine Mammals (Online)
Online, Field Studies Council ecoskills@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3VfwhDk
During this beginner course, you will be introduced to historical and modern-day threats facing marine mammals across the world and here in the UK. This course has been developed by leading marine experts, ORCA.
Cost £60
10/03/2023 Beaver ecology and field signs 1 Day
Canterbury, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/explore/education/wildlife-study-days
Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey
Cost £35 per person per day. Concessionary discount for KWT volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students
18/03/2023 Beaver ecology and field signs 1 Day
Canterbury, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/explore/education/wildlife-study-days
Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey
Cost £35 per person per day. Concessionary discount for KWT volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students
20/03/2023 Discovering Badgers, other Mustelids and their Allies (Online)
Online, Field Studies Council ecoskills@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3VkW5Oo
This introductory land mammals online course will explore badgers, other mustelids and some other relevant medium-sized mammals. This is the perfect course for beginners looking to learn more about land mammals.
Cost £45
25/03/2023 SWWR Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Course 3 1 Day
Online (Zoom), Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278 768723 learning@secretworld.org c-js.info/3TKbRB2
Are you interested in learning more about British wildlife and expanding your knowledge about wildlife rehabilitation and release? Course 3: Assessment and examination; Triage and euthanasia; Medical treatments; First aid; Wound care and bandaging; Question and answer sessions.
Cost £35
17/04/2023 Bat Ecology & Survey Techniques 1 Day
Nower Wood / Leatherhead, Surrey Wildlife Trust 01372379523 adult.learning@surreywt.org.uk c-js.info/3gF9Ato
Learn about the bats of Surrey before conducting your own survey.
Cost £45
22/04/2023 SWWR Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Course 4 1 Day
Online (Zoom), Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278 768723 learning@secretworld.org c-js.info/3TKbRB2
Are you interested in learning more about British wildlife and expanding your knowledge about wildlife rehabilitation and release? Course 4: Wildlife rehabilitation and release; Release of adult casualties; Soft release techniques and site surveys; Catching up, release and post release monitoring; Question and answer sessions.
Cost £35
22/04/2023 Discovering Wildlife Tracks and Signs 2 Days
Flatford Mill Field Centre, Field Studies Council ecoskills@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3AIJc8P
This beginner course is a great place to start for those looking to improve their ability to identify a range of wildlife tracks and signs encountered in rural and urban areas and even gardens. Learn this valuable skill for anyone with an interest in natural history and conservation.
Cost £120
Various A Simple Guide to Bat Echolocation Calls
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3TelTLV
A FREE mini course to explain in a little more detail how to get the best from our download and guide to the echolocation calls of British Bats.
Free Course
Various Bat Roost Survey Fundamentals
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3clOgHe
Learn about surveying buildings, trees and other structures for a range of bat roost features, with confidence. With the acquired knowledge you will be able to assess and categorise their suitability and provide simple advice.
Cost £76
Various Bat Workers: Health and Safety, A Wildcare Video Series - Keeping You Safe
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3R7AwPc
Bat worker health and safety videos produced by Wildcare. A series of seven support videos for bat workers. Supporting you, so you can support the environment.
Free Course
13/05/2023 Wildlife and People: Conflict and Conservation 1 Day
Ewert House, Oxford, University of Oxford 01865 270368 ppdayweek@conted.ox.ac.uk c-js.info/3Q2ktli
While people value animals as a source of income, food or medicine, communities living with wildlife may consider it a nuisance or threat. Join us to explore the intricate relationship between humans and animals from a conservation biology perspective.
Cost £85.00+
19/05/2023 Bat Walk 1 Day
Bodenham, Hidden Herefordshire 07980863577 tim@clan-cic.org c-js.info/3uB92tn
Join local ‘Batman’ James Bisset for an introduction to the magical world of Bats and how you can appreciate and record these “Angels of the Night”. After an introductory talk we’ll take a walk round the lake looking for likely bat roosts and fleeting glimpses of these illusive flying mammals and learning how to record what we find through the Bat Conservation Trust’s ‘Sunset’ National Bat Monitoring Programme survey scheme. No bat detectors are required for this survey, but the evening will include an introduction to bat echolocation through loan bat detectors supplied. Sunset is at 20:30 and the event will draw to a close around 10.30 - 11pm
Free Course
Various Grey Squirrel Management Training 1 Day
Various, British Red Squirrel contact@britishredsquirrel.org
A comprehensive, Lantra accredited, Grey Squirrel Management Training Course for any level of experience. The one-day course has been developed by a partnership of the major players within the Squirrel World, and is designed to be flexible, allowing provision right across the British Isles.
Cost £Varies depending on location
Various Architectural Terms for Bat Workers
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
A 3 module online course covering a wide range of architectural terms useful for ecologists and bat workers in particular. Self study in your own time.
Various Mammal ID
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
A 3 module online course covering all species of UK land mammals (excluding bats). Useful tips on identifying the animals and their burrow, tracks and signs. Study in your own time.
Various Surveying for Protected Species
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
This self-study course consists of videos with information on the ecology and survey techniques for badgers, dormice, great crested newts, otters, reptiles, and water voles delivered by a Principal Ecologist. It includes legislation and a video of tracks and signs. There are plenty of references for further study and some book suggestions and a couple of quzzes.
Various Otter Ecology and Surveying 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers ecology, surveying and field signs. Includes a video of a field visit to carry out a survey.
Cost £80
Various Badger Ecology and Surveying 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers ecology, surveying and field signs. Includes a video of a field visit to carry out a survey and some trail cam footage.
Cost £80
Various Bats: Surveying Buildings for Bats 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers how to survey buildings for bats and includes signs, types of roosts, roosting areas in buildings, health and safety and a video of a field visit to survey buildings.
Cost £70
Various Bats: Legislation for Bat Workers 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers essential information on legislation relating to bats including relevant legislation, licencing and applying the law in our bat work.
Cost £70
Various Bats: Architectural Terms for Batworkers 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers a wide range of architectural terms for bat workers to ensure they can properly describe buildings for their surveys and reports.
Cost £25
Various Bats: Surveying Trees for Bats 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers information about how bats use trees, what features are important for them, how to survey trees and legislation and licensing.
Cost £70
Various Bats: Health and Safety Awareness for Bat Workers 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers health and safety issues relevant to bat workers including working at height, in confined spaces, asbestos and lone working.
Cost £25
Various ORCA Marine Mammal Surveyor Course 1 Day
Online, ORCA info@orcaweb.org.uk
During our one day course you will: - Learn how to identify and record cetaceans during offshore surveys and how to interpret their behaviour - Find out about the species encountered in European waters - Understand ORCA’s distance sampling survey protocol preparing you for travel at sea
Cost £89
Various A Simple Guide to Bat Echolocation Calls
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3TelTLV
A FREE mini course to explain in a little more detail how to get the best from our download and guide to the echolocation calls of British Bats.
Free Course
Various Bat Roost Survey Fundamentals
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3clOgHe
Learn about surveying buildings, trees and other structures for a range of bat roost features, with confidence. With the acquired knowledge you will be able to assess and categorise their suitability and provide simple advice.
Cost £76
Various Bat Workers: Health and Safety, A Wildcare Video Series - Keeping You Safe
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3R7AwPc
Bat worker health and safety videos produced by Wildcare. A series of seven support videos for bat workers. Supporting you, so you can support the environment.
Free Course
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