Bird Survey Techniques

Birds survey techniques are vital as birds are often seen as a good measure of the 'health' of the environment and the data produced from sound, long term, surveys are essential to measure population trends. This is a course for the keen amateur ornithologist or wildlife professional who would like to learn some basic bird survey techniques. Early summer in the Welsh Borderlands provides a good range of habitats for birds and there will be the opportunity to practice both terrestrial and freshwater surveys, including habitat assessment, on woodland, meres and the farmland around Preston Montford. In addition, coastal surveys, winter and other supplementary techniques will be covered in lectures. The summer breeding bird survey techniques will be of especial interest to BTO members. There will be one early start so come prepared for a long fieldwork day. This course is part of the MSc in Biological Recording run by the University of Birmingham.

To apply for this course or find out more about the MSc please contact:

Linda Marsh
University of Birmingham
The Gateway
Chester Street
Shrewsbury
SY1 1NB
Tel: 01743 355137
Email: L.Marsh@bham.ac.uk

Sole occupancy fee £450 / Non-residential fee £305

Martin Godfrey is an ecological consultant and experienced field ornithologist and naturalist. He has worked for many organisations involved in conservation and biological recording including the British Trust for Ornithology and the University of Birmingham.

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