Identification and Field Survey Skills - Mammals

03/02/2026 Dogs in Public Spaces: Behaviour Change Without Enforcement 1 Day

Online, Keep Britain Tidy c-js.info/3Y5FW2E

This virtual course is delivered by dog specialist Stephen Jenkinson. This half-day course provides delegates with a heightened understanding of why walkers with dogs do what they do in the outdoors and how best to influence their behaviours using a wide range of practical interventions (without relying solely on enforcement).

04/02/2026 Scoping surveys for arborists 2 Days

Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/3NtVMC8

2 half days online for arborists to help them carry out tree works with consideration for the potential impacts on bats and their habitat. The course is Lantra registered, counts towards Arboricultural Association CPD and is in line with British Standard 8596 - Surveying for bats in trees and woodland.

Cost £110

05/02/2026 Red Squirrel Survey 2 Days

Scotland, CIEEM 01962 868626 training@cieem.net c-js.info/49RDsMz

This two day training course will provide an introduction to red squirrel behaviour and ecology with scientific research papers and actual site visits to see and witness red squirrel behaviour and ecology.

12/02/2026 Combined bats and arboriculture course 1.5 Days

Windsor Great Park, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/4bA7JAe

Training for arborists learning to complete scoping surveys, secondary roost surveys using endoscopes under method statement and when to call in experts . Course is in line with British Standard 8596 - Surveying for bats in trees and woodland, is Lantra registered and counts towards Arboricultural Association CPD.

Cost £275

16/02/2026 Bats and roost risk management in construction 2 Days

Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/4qORJPc

Ready to learn how to work alongside bats in buildings? Online training for anyone responsible for buildings and their renovation/development/maintenance. This course ensures participants are aware of their responsibilities with regard to bats and are able to recognise the basic signs of potential roosts. No prior knowledge required.

Cost £105

18/02/2026 Discovering Tracks and Signs - Online

Online, Field Studies Council N/A biodiversity@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 £30.00

18/02/2026 Camera Trapping Mammals 1 Day

Freehold Community Centre, The Biological Recording Company c-js.info/3YrBtro

Learn how to deploy camera traps to monitor British mammals and classify the footage using MammalWeb.

18/02/2026 Surveying trees for bats 1 Day

Clumber Park, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/49zbrre

A one day course for ecological consultants that provides an understanding of trees and the techniques needed to survey them effectively in line with Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines 4th Edition. Broaden your versatility as an ecologist develop your knowledge of trees and the techniques needed to survey them effectively.

Cost £195

19/02/2026 Badger Ecology and Survey 2 Days

Scotland, CIEEM 01962 868626 training@cieem.net c-js.info/4oDj99o

A two-day course combining lectures, discussion and fieldwork covers badger identification, survey methods, signs, habitats, behaviour, sett types and key habitat characteristics. Participants undertake field surveys to recognise badger signs and observe behaviour.

19/02/2026 Deploying Camera Traps 1 Day

Online, The Biological Recording Company c-js.info/4qoaGZ6

Learn where and how to set camera traps, adjust settings, avoid common issues, and add your sites to the citizen science project MammalWeb.

Cost £12.5

23/02/2026 British bats, their ecology and conservation 1 Day

Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/4a1zyPN

6 weekly online sessions exploring the ecology of British bats including what is a bat, flight, echolocation, habitats and diet as well as introducing our 18 native species of bats. Great foundational knowledge for junior ecologists or anyone new to bats and curious to find out more. CPD certificates available.

Cost £108

03/03/2026 Bats for heritage professionals 2 Days

Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/4qnZ8VT

Ready to learn how to work alongside bats in heritage buildings? Online training for anyone responsible for heritage buildings and their renovation/development/maintenance. This course ensures participants are aware of their responsibilities with regard to bats and are able to recognise the basic signs of potential roosts. No prior knowledge required.

Cost £105

06/03/2026 Beaver ecology and field signs 1 Day

Canterbury, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3MOQDBQ

Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey

Cost £42.50. Early bird offer available until the end of 2025.

07/03/2026 SWWR Rescue, Rehab and Release Course 3 1 Day

Online, Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278783250 learning@secretworld.org c-js.info/3J5vEM2

Assessment and examination. Triage and euthanasia. Medical treatments. First aid. Wound care and bandaging. Question and answer sessions.

Cost £40

12/03/2026 Otter Ecology and Surveys 2 Days

Online training with field visit in Cirencester, CIEEM 01962 868626 training@cieem.net c-js.info/3KQNyTC

A one-day introductory course on otters, including a field visit and lectures

19/03/2026 Dormouse Ecology, Survey and Habitat Management Online 0.5 Day

Online, Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and management of Dormice

Cost £68

23/03/2026 Bats for roofers 2 Days

Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/4r0hA78

Ready to learn how to work alongside bats in buildings? Online training for roofers and anyone responsible for buildings and their renovation/development/maintenance. This course ensures participants are aware of their responsibilities with regard to bats and are able to recognise the basic signs of potential roosts. No prior knowledge required.

Cost £105

11/04/2026 SWWR Rescue, Rehab and Release Course 4 1 Day

Online, Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278783250 learning@secretworld.org c-js.info/4mVlbRe

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 £40

11/04/2026 Mammal Tracks and Signs with Peter Pilbeam 1 Day

Hayley Wood, The Wildlife Trust BCN 07793 606026 trainingworkshops@wildlifebcn.org www.wildlifebcn.org/

This workshop highlights the sorts of tracks and signs you might come across when out in the countryside.

17/04/2026 Introduction to Water Vole ecology and surveys NEW 1 Day

Tyland Barn and Oare Marches, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3MOQDBQ

Introduction to Water Vole ecology and surveys

Cost £42.50 Standard fee

22/04/2026 Beaver Conservation, Ecology and Management 1 Day

Willington (DWT), Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

A 1-day course covering all aspects of beaver ecology & conservation & a chance to see these amazing creatures at one of their release sites

Cost £95

25/04/2026 Water Voles and Other Riverside Mammals with Ruth Hawksley and Iain Webb 1 Day

Trumpington Meadows, The Wildlife Trust BCN 07793 606026 trainingworkshops@wildlifebcn.org www.wildlifebcn.org/

Find out about riverside mammals including water voles, otters and Daubenton's bats.

25/04/2026 Pine Marten Ecology and Conservation 1 Day

Wildwood Trust, Herne, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3MOQDBQ

Find out more about Pine Martens and learn about the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project

Cost £42.50 Standard fee

29/04/2026 Water Voles and Otters - Ecology and Survey (online and field course) 2 Days

Online/Fairford, Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Ecology, conservation and management of Water Voles and Otters - split across 2 days (online 16th May, field 19th May)

Cost £168

14/05/2026 Water Voles and Otters - Ecology and Survey (online and field course) 2 Days

Online, Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Ecology, conservation and management of Water Voles and Otters - split across 2 days (online 16th May, field 19th May)

Cost £68

01/06/2026 Badger Ecology, Survey and Mitigation Online 0.5 Day

Online, Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and management of badgers.

Cost £68

06/06/2026 Introduction to Bats with Gwen Hitchcock and Juliette Butler 1 Day

Pitsford water nature reserve, The Wildlife Trust BCN 07793 606026 trainingworkshops@wildlifebcn.org www.wildlifebcn.org/

An introduction into the fascinating world of bats. An indoor session covering their natural history and survey techniques will be followed by an evening walk.

02/07/2026 Dormouse Ecology, Survey and Habitat Management Online 0.5 Day

Online, Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and management of Dormice

Cost £68

04/08/2026 Animal Tracks & Trails 3 Days

Pitlochry, Wilderness Folk School 07454137669 Info@folkschool.uk www.folkschool.uk/

A comprehensive 3-day wildlife tracking course. Covering all the essential skills of an animal tracker, suitable for ecologists and beginners. Food and camping included.

Cost £345 including camping and food

17/09/2026 Beaver Conservation, Ecology and Management 1 Day

Willington (DWT), Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

A 1-day course covering all aspects of beaver ecology & conservation & a chance to see these amazing creatures at one of their release sites

Cost £95

19/09/2026 Pine Marten Ecology and Conservation 1 Day

Wildwood Trust, Herne, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3MOQDBQ

Find out more about Pine Martens and learn about the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project

Cost £42.50 Standard fee

05/10/2026 Bats and roost risk management in construction 2 Days

Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/4qORJPc

Ready to learn how to work alongside bats in buildings? Online training for anyone responsible for buildings and their renovation/development/maintenance. This course ensures participants are aware of their responsibilities with regard to bats and are able to recognise the basic signs of potential roosts. No prior knowledge required.

Cost £105

12/10/2026 Badger Ecology, Survey and Mitigation Online 0.5 Day

Online, Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and management of badgers.

Cost £68

02/11/2026 Bats for heritage professionals 2 Days

Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/4qnZ8VT

Ready to learn how to work alongside bats in heritage buildings? Online training for anyone responsible for heritage buildings and their renovation/development/maintenance. This course ensures participants are aware of their responsibilities with regard to bats and are able to recognise the basic signs of potential roosts. No prior knowledge required.

Cost £105

16/11/2026 Dormouse Ecology, Survey and Habitat Management Online 0.5 Day

Online, Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and management of Dormice

Cost £68

07/12/2026 Bats for roofers 2 Days

Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk c-js.info/4r0hA78

Ready to learn how to work alongside bats in buildings? Online training for roofers and anyone responsible for buildings and their renovation/development/maintenance. This course ensures participants are aware of their responsibilities with regard to bats and are able to recognise the basic signs of potential roosts. No prior knowledge required.

Cost £105

Various Wildlife Tracking Workshops & Evaluations Various Days

South Downs National Park, John Rhyder 07795312424 info@woodcraftschool.co.uk c-js.info/3ROrR5F

Track & Sign & Trailing workshops, courses and evaluations. Run by John Rhyder senior tracker and evaluator with CyberTracker conservation international.

Contact For Details Conservation Dog Team Consultancy

Wrexham, Conservation K9 Consultancy 07746410976 Info@conservationk9consultancy.com c-js.info/455fqKJ

These one-hour online consultancy sessions from Conservation K9 Consultancy provide an ideal starting point for anyone interested in conservation detection dogs, from curious beginners to developing handlers. Ask questions about the sector, explore career opportunities, and receive tailored guidance on training plans and step-by-step career action planning.

Contact For Details UKRS Conservation Dog Handler Foundation Skills 5 Days

Erddig Wrexham, Conservation K9 Consultancy 07746410976 Info@conservationk9consultancy.com c-js.info/455fqKJ

This practical skills course introduces conservation detection dog handling for wildlife and habitat protection. Designed for those working or aspiring to work in conservation, ecology, and land management, the course covers core handler skills, scent detection principles, dog welfare, and practical field applications, offering an introduction to conservation dog work.

Various OpenLearn's Nature & Environment Hub 

Online, The Open University c-js.info/3ExCtnw

The OpenLearn 'Nature & Environment' home page is The Open University's go-to hub for hundreds of articles, free courses, videos, podcasts and activities at levels from beginner to advanced.

Free Course

Various Animal Behaviour

Online, ETUK 01392 532045 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/2OH694T

Animal behaviour is a fascinating and important field of biology. Explore the diverse applications of animal behavior ranging from dog training and farm animal management to wildlife conservation and ecological research. Understanding animal behaviour is essential for anyone passionate about working with animals in any setting

Cost £120

Various Dormice and Developments

Online, ETUK 01392 532045 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/2OH694T

This course teaches you about dormouse ecology and how developments impact and are impacted by the presence of Dormice. We will look at the laws that protect dormice and the mitigation techniques we can use to ensure developments are carried out lawfully and in a way that keeps dormice safe.

Cost £190

Various Dormouse Ecology and Surveying

Online, ETUK 01392 532045 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/2OH694T

Dormouse Ecology and Surveying is an introductory-level, self-study course that will provide a useful first step towards gaining your dormouse handling licence. This course will give you a thorough understanding of Dormouse ecology and the techniques used to survey them.

Cost £105

Various Surveying Trees for Bats

Online, ETUK 01392 532045 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/2OH694T

Surveying Trees for Bats is a self-study course designed for consultant ecologists and arboriculturalists. It will raise awareness and provide you with new skills for assessing trees for bats.

Cost £95

Various Bat Ecology and Surveying

Online, ETUK 01392 532045 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/2OH694T

Bat Ecology and surveying is perfect for anyone wishing to know more about bats, or anyone starting to work towards their bat licence. This is a comprehensive self-study course that will give you an overview of the ecology of bats, the legislation surrounding them and how to survey them both in buildings and in the landscape.

Cost £210

Various Bat Activity Surveys: Emergence and Transects

Online, ETUK 01392 532045 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/2OH694T

This comprehensive course is designed to guide you through conducting bat activity surveys, including transect and emergence surveys. You?ll learn essential principles, survey timings and durations, how to plan and execute your survey, the equipment required, and how to accurately record your findings.

Cost £95

Various Beaver Ecology and Surveying 0.5 Day

Online, ETUK 01392 532045 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/2OH694T

Course covers ecology, surveying and field signs. Includes a video of a field visit to carry out a survey.

Cost £105

Contact For Details Protected Species Observer (PSO)

Online, Carolyn Barton MMO Training 01381 610261 info@carolynbarton.co.uk c-js.info/4kldzaF

NMFS-accepted PSO course, self-navigated online at your own pace. This course teaches the mitigation requirements for offshore industries in the US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico and the role of the PSO, including US legislation, visual monitoring, species identification, and working as a PSO. Student/recent graduate 10% discount.

Cost £180

Contact For Details JNCC Marine Mammal Observer (MMO)

Online, Carolyn Barton MMO Training 01381 610261 info@carolynbarton.co.uk c-js.info/4kldzaF

JNCC-recognised MMO course, self-navigated online at your own pace. This course teaches the mitigation requirements of the JNCC guidelines for offshore industries and the role of the MMO, including visual monitoring, species identification, data recording and reporting and the practicalities of working as an MMO. Student/recent graduate 10% discount.

Cost £150

Contact For Details Trophy Evaluation Masterclass

Available throught the UK, Shooting & Hunting Academy 0203 9810159 Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/40nExq4

Online Course by Experienced measurer, top taxidermist and leading collector of trophies Tom Douglas, teaches you how to instantly recognise quality in the field and how to evaluate and measure the various characteristics of all six of the UK's deer species.

Cost £35

Various Water Vole Ecology and Surveying

Online, Ecology Training UK Ltd 01392 532045 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/3FzVUMp

Water voles, a once common mammal in the UK, have declined massively in recent decades. They are now a fully protected species. In this course learn all about water vole ecology and conservation and how to survey for them.

Cost £105

Various Otter Ecology and Surveying 0.5 Day

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 £105

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 Surveying for Protected Species

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 Mammal ID

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 Architectural Terms for Bat Workers

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 Bats: Health and Safety Awareness for Bat Workers 0.5 Day

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 £55

Various Bats: Surveying Trees for Bats 0.5 Day

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 £95

Various Bats: Architectural Terms for Batworkers 0.5 Day

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 £55

Various Bats: Legislation for Bat Workers 0.5 Day

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 £95

Various Bats: Surveying Buildings for Bats 0.5 Day

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 £95

Various Badger Ecology and Surveying 0.5 Day

Online, Ecology Training UK 01392 532045 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 £105

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

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 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