Identification and Field Survey Skills - Mammals

03/06/2023 Discovering Wildlife Tracks and Signs 1 Day

Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Inverness-Shire, Scotland, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/40XwKh8

This beginner course will introduce you to the ancient art of wildlife tracking. Tracking involves a range of skills. This course will teach you to follow clues, work out what the animal was doing and when, and maybe even find the animal itself.

Cost £65

03/06/2023 Discovering Wildlife Tracks and Signs 1 Day

Epping Forest, Paul's Nursery Road, High Beach, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/40XwKh8

This beginner course will introduce you to the ancient art of wildlife tracking. Tracking involves a range of skills. This course will teach you to follow clues, work out what the animal was doing and when, and maybe even find the animal itself.

Cost £65

05/06/2023 Endangered Species Recovery 5 Days

Online, Durrell Conservation Academy academy@durrell.org c-js.info/3HYopkA

Interactive learning experience introducing issues and practical skills involved in saving threatened species from extinction. Gain an understanding of biodiversity conservation, issues and how to address them. Suitable for students/graduates [STARTERS] early career individuals [PRACTITIONERS] or those with a conservation interest considering a career change [SWITCHERS].

Cost £450

16/06/2023 Identification of Bats 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 awarding you with understanding of the importance of these species for ecology, conservation and recording.

Cost £360-570

20/06/2023 British bats, their ecology and conservation – online 6 week course 6 Days

Online, Bat Conservation Trust c-js.info/2UQQrth

Week 1 - What is a bat;  Week 2 - Fligh;  Week 3 - Echolocation;  Week 4 - Roosts and habitat; Week 5 - Diet and habitat; Week 6 - Threats and Conservation. Book individual sessions or the whole course

22/06/2023 Discovering Marine Mammals: Biology and Ecology (Online)

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

Dive into marine mammal biology and ecology with this introductory online course from marine conservation experts, ORCA. Develop your knowledge, learn something new and connect with experts.

Cost £45

23/06/2023 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation - Online 1 Day

Online (Zoom), The Mammal Society 02382 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/3nVwDmY

This one-day course is recognised as the definitive course on dormouse ecology, survey and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest, or working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. The course is held online and includes information on relevant legislation, dormouse ecology and conservation, survey techniques and habitat management theory.

Cost £45 Student, 70 Member, 90 Non member

01/07/2023 Discovering Wildlife Tracks and Signs 2 Days

Dounans Centre, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, Field Studies Council biodiversity@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

02/07/2023 Wild Boar Workshop - Online 1 Day

Online (Zoom), The Mammal Society 02383 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/2Kswv76

With the re-emergence of Wild Boar in recent years, its impact is increasingly felt in some parts of England, yet the animals themselves remain largely elusive and much still remains to be learnt about them. This one-day workshop will start with a series of zoom sessions examining the boar's history, behaviour, ecology, impacts, public perception and management. Our expert trainer will lead a 'virtual' afternoon walk in the Forest of Dean to show you field signs linked with this elusive mammal. A question / discussion session will follow, after the virtual walk has concluded.

Cost £35 Student, 45 Member, 55 Non member

14/07/2023 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation - In person 1 Day

Somerset Wildlife Trust Offices?Shipham Road Shipham BS27 3DQ, The Mammal Society 02384 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/3nVwDmY

This one-day course is recognised as the definitive course on dormouse ecology, survey and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest, or working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. The course is held in-person and includes information on relevant legislation, dormouse ecology and conservation, survey techniques and habitat management theory.

Cost £85 Student, 135 Member, 169 Non member

19/08/2023 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation - In person 1 Day

Wildwood Trust, The Mammal Society 02384 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/3nVwDmY

This one-day course is recognised as the definitive course on dormouse ecology, survey and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest, or working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. The course is held in-person and includes information on relevant legislation, dormouse ecology and conservation, survey techniques and habitat management theory.

Cost £85 Student, 135 Member, 169 Non member

24/08/2023 Bat Ecology & Survey Techniques 1 Day

Nower Wood / Leatherhead, Surrey Wildlife Trust 01372379523 adult.learning@surreywt.org.uk c-js.info/3KW7HoN

Learn all about British bats before conducting your own survey.

Cost £45

25/08/2023 Bats: Ecology and Using Bat Detectors 1 Day

The Kingcombe Visitor Centre, Dorset Wildlife Trust 01300 320684 kingcombe@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk c-js.info/3KFvx8c

Did you know there are 17 breeding species of bat in the UK? Aimed at beginners, this workshop will introduce you to bat ecology. Use bat detectors to discover the bats flying overhead.

Cost £50

02/09/2023 Camera trapping for wildlife conservation 1 Day

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

A wild day out learning the fundamentals of camera trapping and the opportunity to practice your new and/or improved skills in the wilds of Kent.

Cost £35 per person per day. Concessionary fee: KWT volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.

03/09/2023 Bats: Ecology and Bat Boxes 1 Day

The Kingcombe Visitor Centre, Dorset Wildlife Trust 01300 320684 kingcombe@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk c-js.info/3GJVVeL

Did you know there are 17 breeding species of bat in the UK? Aimed at beginners, this workshop will introduce you to bat ecology including the rare opportunity to check for bats in artificial bat roosts, weather permitting.

Cost £50

21/09/2023 Beaver conservation, ecology and management (field couse) 1 Day

Repton, The 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 £92

22/09/2023 Bat Ecology Course - Online 1 Day

Zoom (Online), The Mammal Society 02385 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/3Um2x8v

This one day-long course is the perfect introduction to bat ecology. If you are new to bats, or would like to devevlop a broader understanding of the species in the UK this course is for you. Throughout the day we will focus on a range of British Isle bat species, with course content covering bats in general, echolocation, habitats and roosts, diets and the main threats to bats. The subject of legal protection of bats and the conventions under which they are protected will also be introduced.

Cost £35 Student, 45 Member, 55 Non member

28/09/2023 Bats for Building Professionals 2 Days

Online, Bat Conservation Trust www.bats.org.uk/our-work/training-and-conferences/training-for-construction-development/bats-for-building-professionals

Bat awareness is important for anyone who is responsible for buildings and their renovation, development, maintenance or design, including builders, surveyors, architects, pest controllers and more.

28/09/2023 Bats for Building Professionals 2 Days

Online, Bat Conservation Trust c-js.info/2Z6Svvb

Bat awareness is important for anyone who is responsible for buildings and their renovation, development, maintenance or design, including builders, surveyors, architects, pest controllers and more.

29/09/2023 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation - In person 1 Day

Somerset Wildlife Trust Offices?Shipham Road Shipham BS27 3DQ, The Mammal Society 02384 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/3nVwDmY

This one-day course is recognised as the definitive course on dormouse ecology, survey and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest, or working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. The course is held in-person and includes information on relevant legislation, dormouse ecology and conservation, survey techniques and habitat management theory.

Cost £85 Student, 135 Member, 169 Non member

13/10/2023 Grey Long-eared Bats; Ecology, roosts and survey techniques - Online 1 Day

Zoom (Online), The Mammal Society 02385 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/3nL92W9

With our climate changing there will be a change in the species found in the UK, examples of these species include the Kuhls pipistrelles, Geoffroy's bats and Grey long-eared bats. These species are moving northwards and are increasingly being encountered during ecological surveys. This day-long course will focus on the grey long-eared bat covering their general ecology, roosting ecology, and appropriate bat surveying requirements and methodologies for this species. This course is aimed towards commercial ecologists.

Cost £45 Student, 70 Member, 90 Non member

16/10/2023 Water Vole Ecology, Mitigation and Live-Capture Techniques 1.5 Days

Stanton Harcourt Village Hall?, The Mammal Society 02385 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/3KCTInu

This 1 & 1/2 day course, led by Merryl Gelling, is aimed at professionals and assumes some prior experience of water vole ecology. It will also cover field-signs of water voles and other easily-confused species and will reference scientific research on the impacts of different habitat availability and health and welfare considerations and how they feed into mitigation practice today.

Cost £135 Student, 215 Member, 269 Non member

20/10/2023 Dormice and Development ? Online 1 Day

Zoom (Online), The Mammal Society 02385 010983 training@themammalsociety.org c-js.info/3nRpGDJ

Designed for consultants or those needing to learn about dormouse legislation and how to detect and protect dormice on potential development sites. This classroom based course includes the essentials of dormouse ecology as well as how to survey for this protected species. Using case studies of potential development scenarios, it covers what must be done if dormice are found on a site, from licence requirements and suitable mitigation to ongoing monitoring.

Cost £45 Student, 70 Member, 90 Non member

04/11/2023 British Mammals Tracking and Field Signs Workshop 1 Day

Online, Conservation Chat UK Ltd 07712296990 conservationchat@outlook.com c-js.info/3IEROBw

This three-hour long workshop (including a short break) is brought to you by Conservation Chat UK Ltd. The workshop will present information about British mammal tracks and field signs. We will cover a wide range of animals including rodents, mustelids, deer and cetaceans.

Cost £10.83

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