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 […]
This course will be held on Zoom. 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 […]
This one-day course is from approximately 09:30 to 16:30 and 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 will be held at the Somerset Wildlife Trust Office in Callow Rock and includes information on relevant legislation, dormouse […]
Welcome to our Red Squirrel Awareness Week webinar, chaired by Billy Heaney, with panelists Nicole Still and Dani Connor
This new webinar will tell you all you need to know to get involved with our National Harvest Mouse Survey!
How do mammals connect with your life? Whether you're a photographer, a citizen scientist, a land manager or just someone who loves to walk in nature, National Mammal Week is the perfect time to reflect on the importance and beauty of the mammals sharing our landscapes and strengthening the ecosystems across the British Isles. From […]
Welcome to our Mammal Week webinar, on the role of mammals in our lives and landscapes, chaired by Zeb Soanes with panelist Dr Steph Wray
This course will be held on Zoom. 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 […]
Welcome to our Mammal Week webinar on Ethical Wildlife Photography, chaired by Dani Connor with panelist Susan Young.
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. On Day […]
More information and booking via Eventbrite Designed for consultants or those needing to learn about dormouse legislation and how to detect and protect dormice on potential development sites. This online 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 […]
National Mammal Week 2024 has moved to the Spring, and will take place this year from Monday 22nd April - Sunday 28th April 2024. Mammal Week is the perfect time for communities to come together to celebrate and act for mammals. There will be events and gatherings across the British Isles and Ireland - and […]
