Summary

A one day course covering barn owl ecology, surveying and mitigation.

Description

This course will cover barn owl ecology, conservation and legal significance. The training will be taught entirely in the field. This extended field session will enable delegates to review data sources and limitations, survey and methodological considerations and survey protocols.

The field session will look at roost features in buildings and in trees and will enable participants to define potential nest sites (PNS), define an active roost site (ARS), define a temporary rest site (TRS) and define potential feeding and dispersal habitats (PFH). Delegates will learn to identify the evidence for confirming an occupied breeding site (OBS) and how data should be recorded.

Who Should Attend?

Ecological consultants, students, local authority ecologists and planners.

Knowledge Level

Beginner - Intermediate

Prior Knowledge

Some / considerable experience of the species is desirable.

Learning Outcomes

• An understanding of how to define different roosts of barn owls and active nest sites.
• A full understanding of barn owl ecology, the habitat features used and needed, and how to assess the habitat quality of an area.
• A full understanding of the legal considerations, and licensing requirements.

Refreshments

Please bring your own packed lunch and refreshments.