Bat ecology and conservation
Bat identification session with live bats (NB due to Covid security, currently unable to include live bats in the session) - Peter Crome
"Informative, enjoyable and very good value, highly recommended." - Course participant 2021
This one-day course is designed for those new to bat work. You will be given a comprehensive foundation to bat biology, ecology and conservation.
Upcoming date: Autumn 2023
To register your interest in courses in the future, please email training@bats.org.uk
We also have an online course for beginners offering similar content: British bats, their ecology and conservation
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Course content includes:
- Bat taxonomy
- UK species, range and distribution
- Bat species identification
- Bat physiology including adaptations to flight, echolocation, energetics
- Life histories including life-cycle, mating strategies, pup development, roost composition and requirements, social behaviour
- Feeding behaviour
- Bat conservation and threats
Prior knowledge: None
CPD: A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded that can be used as evidence for CPD. This course is approved by the Royal Society of Biology as 24 CPD points.
Cost: £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
