Identification and Field Survey Skills - Mammals

10/01/2024 Discovering UK Otters: Biology, Ecology and Conservation (Online)

Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3tjstEZ

This course will focus on what otters evolved from, their biology, behaviour, and where to find them. This course will also cover a basic overview of otter surveying, monitoring, and conservation whilst looking at human impacts on our UK otter population.

Cost £45

13/01/2024 SWWR Rehab and Release Course 1 1 Day

Online , Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278783250 learning@secretworld.org events.secretworld.org/

Interested in learning more about British wildlife and how it is cared for in a wildlife rehabilitation centre setting? This 4-part course is perfect for wildlife lovers and rehabbers alike. Course 1 details health and safety and the ethical and legal considerations when dealing with wildlife.

Cost £35

19/01/2024 The British Hedgehog 1 Day

Leatherhead, Surrey Wildlife Trust 01372 379523 adult.learning@surreywt.org.uk c-js.info/3rswdqc

Discover why the hedgehog is Britain's most beloved native species and learn how we can help them to survive.

Cost £40.00

25/01/2024 Discovering Marine Mammals: Biology and Ecology (Online)

Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3EliKEH

During this online course, you will be introduced to marine mammals, with a particular focus on UK species. The course builds up from an introduction to these fascinating animals to beginning to explore marine mammals? adaptations to life in the water, feeding and life cycles.

Cost £45

03/02/2024 SWWR Rehab and Release Course 2 1 Day

Online , Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278783250 learning@secretworld.org events.secretworld.org/

Interested in learning more about British wildlife and how it is cared for in a wildlife rehabilitation centre setting? This 4-part course is perfect for wildlife lovers and rehabbers alike. Course 2 focuses on the care of neonatal, juvenile and adult mammals and birds.

Cost £35

15/02/2024 Discovering Tracks and Signs (Online)

Online, Field Studies Council 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

16/03/2024 SWWR Rehab and Release Course 3 1 Day

Online , Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278783250 learning@secretworld.org events.secretworld.org/

Interested in learning more about British wildlife and how it is cared for in a wildlife rehabilitation centre setting? This 4-part course is perfect for wildlife lovers and rehabbers alike. Course 3 looks at first aid, triage and euthanasia within wildlife rehab.

Cost £35

18/03/2024 Introduction to Mustelids (Online)

Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3VkW5Oo

This course will focus on badgers and other mustelids, including pine martens, otters and weasels, that you can find in the UK. You will learn about their biology, adaptations, ecology, and key identification features. You will also learn about conservation issues and threats, as well as legal protection of mustelids.

Cost £20

21/03/2024 Conservation of Marine Mammals (Online)

Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3VfwhDk

This course has been developed by leading marine experts, ORCA. During this course, you will learn about the important role these animals play within the ecosystem and how humans are now trying to protect them for future generations.

Cost £60

24/03/2024 Introduction to Wildlfe at Denmark Farm 1 Day

Betws Bledwrs, Lampeter, SA48 8PB, Denmark Farm Conservation Centre 01570 493358 info@denmarkfarm.org.uk www.denmarkfarm.org.uk/

This is a basic introduction to wildlife identification and tracking. We will look at and discuss some of the items found in nature which are on display in our Wildlife Discovery room. We will spend time walking around the site to see tracks and signs of wildlife at Denmark Farm.

Cost £25 or free

06/04/2024 SWWR Rehab and Release Course 4 1 Day

Online , Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278783250 learning@secretworld.org events.secretworld.org/

Interested in learning more about British wildlife and how it is cared for in a wildlife rehabilitation centre setting? This 4-part course is perfect for wildlife lovers and rehabbers alike. Course 4 completes this quartet by looking at releases and post-release monitoring.

Cost £35

28/04/2024 SWWR Rehab and Release Practical Course 1 Day

SWWR, East Huntspill, Somerset, Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278783250 learning@secretworld.org events.secretworld.org/

Interested in learning more about British wildlife and how it is cared for in a wildlife rehabilitation centre setting? This practical course is available to those that have completed our four online courses and wish to put their knowledge to the test.

Cost £60

07/06/2024 Discovering UK Seals: Identification, Ecology and Conservation (Online)

Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3JWzYLz

This beginner course is a starting guide to the skills required to begin identifying and observing our native seals in the field. You will learn valuable observational field identification tips, life history characteristics and general ecology of the different seal species found around the British coastline.

Cost £60

14/06/2024 Identification of Bats (MMU) 4 Days

Preston Montford, Shrewsbury, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/413j987

This bat identification course covers the identification, ecology and surveying of British bat species, also providing you with an understanding of the importance of these species for ecology, conservation and recording. The course will be delivered through a combination of seminars, classroom identification sessions and practical field work.

Cost £366 - 570

21/08/2024 Discovering UK Otters: Biology, Ecology and Conservation (Online)

Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3tjstEZ

This course will focus on what otters evolved from, their biology, behaviour, and where to find them. This course will also cover a basic overview of otter surveying, monitoring, and conservation whilst looking at human impacts on our UK otter population.

Cost £45

26/09/2024 Discovering Tracks and Signs (Online)

Online, Field Studies Council 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

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 Water Vole Ecology and Surveying

Online, Ecology Training UK Ltd 07818073660 admin@ecologytraining.co.uk

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 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.

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