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Discovering Wildlife Tracks & Signs

Learn LEVEL | 2 day(s)

Overview

This beginner course will introduce you to the ancient art of wildlife tracking. Tracking involves a range of skills. This course will teach you to follow clues, work out what the animal was doing and when, and maybe even find the animal itself.

Please book directly through Field Studies Council

Book online on the Field Studies Council website and use LOCAL20 at checkout for your 20% off discount.

Saturday 3rd June, 10.00-17.00

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AIMS

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the basic types of tracks and signs and identify key features

  • Identify examples of specific animals from their tracks and signs

  • Recognise a variety of tracks and signs in their natural environment and what they mean

  • share this knowledge with friends, family, and fellow volunteers

PRE-REQUISITES

Knowledge level – Beginner (level descriptors can be found on the following web page: Framework and Course Level Descriptions)

Prior Knowledge – No prior knowledge is required, though those with previous experience would still benefit as the tutor is open to answering a range of questions at different levels

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions

IS IT FOR ME?

This course is suitable for nature enthusiasts, students, early career ecologists, citizen scientists, volunteer surveyors

CONTENT

Tracking is a great way for nature enthusiasts and early conservationists to hone their ability to observe details around them and to build their knowledge of wildlife, specifically their movement and feeding ecology

What will be covered during this course?

  • Introduction to mammal and bird foot morphology, how that relates to the tracks we find in the field and helps us identify the trackmaker
  • Introduction to commonly found wildlife signs, how to identify these and what they tell us about the animals that left them
  • An overview of some of the key techniques for identifying and interpreting tracks and signs including master listing

Step 1

Book your course place online

Step 2

Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn

USEFUL INFORMATION

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

This course has been carefully created by expert tutors and educators to help you continue to build and develop your knowledge and apply it within the field surrounded by like-minded individuals.

The course includes:

  • Classroom learning covering the theory of the species

  • Field excursions to apply new knowledge

  • Expert tuition for which the Field Studies Council is renowned

  • Clear objectives and progression

WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS

Please contact the Glenmore Lodge office if you wish to book accommodation and meals for the duration of this course.

NEED TO KNOW

WHAT WILL I NEED

  • Notebook and pencil
  • Camera to capture images
  • Packed lunch and all refreshments for the day
  • Sensible footwear and clothing for being outdoors
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