Most woodland mammals are nocturnal and rarely seen, but thankfully their field signs can be easy to find and identify. During this fascinating day, with mammal expert Simone, you will enjoy an indoor session delving into the ecology of the local species before venturing out into this incredible ancient woodland to look for evidence of their tracks and signs.
In order to make the most of this course, you will need to be able to walk about 2 miles as you will be taken to some areas off the beaten tracks to look for, among other things, signs of dormouse-opened nuts, along with other indicators of their presence.
Simone worked for Suffolk Wildlife Trust for nearly 25 years in varied roles, most recently as Consultancy Manager. She has had a lifelong passion for wildlife and conservation, has led pioneering research into the hazel dormouse and is author of The Mammals of Suffolk.
You will need:
a packed lunch
stout footwear
weather-appropriate clothing, including long trousers
hand lens if you have them
notepad and pen
a camera and binoculars if you wish
Tea & coffees will be provided and are included in the cost of the course. Do bring any refreshments with you for your walk in the afternoon.
When booking please ensure your email/contact address is correct as it will be used to send event joining instructions. If you do not receive these instructions after booking, please contact: wildlearning@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Please note that your booking is non-refundable and non-transferable and we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants. You can find our full Terms & Conditions via this link: https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/wildlearninginfo
If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact us on: info@suffolkwildlifetrust.org or Tel: 01473 890 089.
If you’d like to purchase a Voucher for future courses for yourself or as a gift, you can do so via our online shop at https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/onlineshop
Some of the mammal tracks identified during this course can be found in the Guide to British Mammal Tracks and Signs, which you can purchase in the shop here.
