Ornithology for Consultant Ecologists
Wednesday 26 March 2008
Location: Exeter, Devon
Participant Standard: Intermediate
Tutor(s): Simon Geary CEnv MIEEM
This workshop will cover bird identification (songs/calls/habitats/distribution/seasonality); survey techniques; literature resources; birds and the law; evaluating sites/birds of conservation concern; impacts of developments (include examples of types of development and their impacts on specific birds); and mitigation/compensation.
Further details about the workshop
This workshop will cover:
- introduction to UK birds and habitats
- techniques for surveying birds
- bird identification
- ecology and habitat requirement
- interpretation of survey results
- health and safety; and
- wildlife legislation, policy and conservation issues.
The day will include a visit to two sites to assess species present, evaluate the sites and discuss potential impacts of development on birds and possible mitigation. Opportunity will be given to discuss all aspects.
Who should attend this workshop?
Environmental consultants looking to increase their knowledge of birds with regard to either consultancy project work and field surveyors for general survey and assessment of sites.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
- Bird Guide – (optional)
- Clipboard/Note book/pens
- Waterproof footwear & clothing / High visibility PPE
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- How and why birds are protected
- Basic bird ecology, habitats and advice on identification
- What survey methods to use
- Evaluating habitats/sites – identifying priority species
- Assessing potential impacts of development
- Ideas on possible mitigation
Programme:
10:00 Workshop start, Health and Safety briefing
10:05 Introduction
10:15 Morning Presentation/Discussion on topics in ‘Further details’, above.
10:30 Tea/Coffee break
10:45 Morning presentation/Discussion continued
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Field trip to two local sites to demonstrate survey techniques, evaluate birds and discuss issues
16:00 Finish - return for cars; collect feedback forms and give out CPD certificates
Cost: £60 IEEM members, £120 non-members.