Using a bat detector workshop for beginners
Event Information
Description
David Dodds will be leading an evening workshop on identifying bats in the field using a heterodyne bat detector.
There will be an indoor classroom session covering the theory followed by a bat walk in the environs of Harestanes to get hands-on assistance using detectors in the field.
Tea/ coffee will be provided on arrival. Please wear stout footwear and warm clothes. Bat detectors will be available to borrow, but if you have your own please bring it along.
The workshop is FREE but booking is essential as places are limited.
This is a joint event with the Lothians and Borders Mammal Group (LABMAG) and Live Borders.
Organiser The Wildlife Information Centre
Organiser of Using a bat detector workshop for beginners
TWIC is the Local Environmental Records Centre for south east and part of central Scotland that collects, collates and disseminates information about the wildlife in our area. The Centre is a not-for-profit company with charitable status and provides objective, independent wildlife information for people and organisations.
TWIC is the focal point for biological recording in our area and is working to increase our knowledge of the land, freshwater and marine wildlife throughout our region. The Centre provides a wide range of data services; we routinely supply data to local authorities for screening planning applications, to consultants for preparing environmental assessments and to students and academics for research.
The ongoing development of TWIC and its services is funded by grant aid from Scottish Natural Heritage, service level agreements with local authorities and income from contract work, projects and voluntary contributions.
TWIC is a company registered in Scotland (No SC234339) and a registered Scottish Charity SC034113.
