Surveying for bats
Surveying for Bats - John Black
Updated in line with the 4th edition of the Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists: Good Practice Guidelines
This course will give you the knowledge and skills to plan professional bat surveys, as well as developing practical survey skills and field sign identification.
Upcoming dates: 8-9th May 2024, book here
Please email training@bats.org.uk to register your interest
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Course content includes:
- Identifying survey objectives
- Planning surveys, including desktop and scoping surveys
- Resource planning and costings
- Health and safety, including risk assessments
- Identifying appropriate survey techniques to meet survey objectives
- Survey skills and field signs, including droppings
- Building, construction and architectural terms
- Case studies and practical roost visits
Prior knowledge: Designed as a follow-up to Bat Ecology and Conservation and Getting started with bat detectors.
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: £360 - non-residential,
Discounts: £5 for BCT members, 10% multi-buy discount if booking 3 or more course places
