Bat ecology and conservation
Kickstart your journey towards becoming a bat ecologist in just two days!
Upcoming date: Coming soon!
Email training@bats.org.uk to register your interest in future dates.
About our 'Bat ecology and conservation' course:
You're ready to take a big step to help us conserve bats by taking on practical work. In this two-day course we will help you develop a comprehensive foundation of bat biology, species identification, ecology and conservation. Unlike our other foundation course, this course also provides you with the practical skills to take part in your first bat survey.
This is the first of a series of four courses designed to train anyone who is new to bat work to a professional standard; whether you're interested in becoming an ecologist, you want to take on voluntary bat work or you're just fascinated by bats.
Reviews:
Still undecided? Hear from our previous course participants:
“Informative, enjoyable and very good value, highly recommended.”
“Great introduction to bats, especially in UK. A great course for ID in the hand if learning or aiming for licence.”
“Must go on this course if you're a beginner or an interested amateur”
'Bat ecology and conservation' course content:
This in-person course takes place over two days jam packed with fascinating content. Both days will take place in-person and is hosted in locations across the UK. Lunch will be provided both days and there will also be an opportunity to take part in an evening practical sessions.
Lessons:
- Bat taxonomy
- UK species, range and distribution
- Bat behaviour physiology including adaptations to flight, echolocation, energetics
- Life histories including life-cycle, mating strategies, pup development, roost composition and requirements, social behaviour
- Bat conservation and threats
- Bat species ID
- How to use a bat detector
Pricing: £170 in person (includes course materials and certificate, lunch and refreshments)
Discounts: £5 for BCT members, 10% multi-buy discount if booking 3 or more course places.
For information on how we process your data, follow this link.
Why us?
The Bat Conservation Trust is the leading bat charity in the UK. Our courses are designed by our team of passionate bat experts who work hard to protect bats year-round. With every person we train we get one step closer to achieving our goal: a world where people and wildlife can thrive together.
