Badger Ecology Course – 16th March 2016 The badger ecology course will provide participants with an overview of badgers and the law, an introduction to badger biology and ecology, sett recognition and other field signs and badger survey techniques. Course … Read More
As the countdown to Christmas begins we are not the only ones struggling to fit everything into the shorter days. Animals have to be a lot less particular about what they eat as they forage in the cold. In sharp … Read More
Dormice are quite different from other mice. Part of the Gliridae family, within which are about 20 other species, mostly occurring in Africa. All have big black eyes, soft fur and fluffy tails. Hazel (or Common) dormouse occurs throughout much of … Read More
Introduction The term “crevice-dweller” is used to describe bat species that often utilise small crevices for roosting. Crevices can include natural features such as stone fissures, holes in trees and under loose bark. When found in buildings, crevices can be … Read More
Eurasian Badger – Meles meles The Eurasian or European Badger is one of seven badger species which forms part of the larger Mustelidae family. Badgers are predominantly nocturnal creatures due to the activity of prey items. Badgers live in underground … Read More
Eurasian Otter – Lutra lutra The Eurasian or European Otter can be found across the continent and found in Africa, Russia, China and Indonesia. Otters are part of the Mustelidae family which includes animals such as badgers, weasels and martens. The … Read More
Citizen Science – Get Involved! According to the UK Environmental Observation Framework (UKEOF), ‘citizen science, can be broadly defined as the involvement of volunteers in science‘. We’ve compiled a list of on-going citizen science projects, detailing what is required from … Read More
The discovery of bat droppings is the most common method to prove the presence of a bat roost. British bats are entirely insectivorous and so their droppings only contain the indigestible parts of their insect prey. This content gives their … Read More
Don’t know the different between a gambrel and a gablet, a purlin from a rafter, King post from a Queen post, or a truss from a strut? Neither did I! However, an understanding of architectural terms is essential when interpreting … Read More
Happy National Badger Day! In celebration of the Badger Trust’s National Badger Day, we’ve compiled together a list of need-to-know facts about this fascinating mammal’s ecology. The badger belongs to the family Mustelidae, which also encompasses other UK mammals such as … Read More
