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Bat Handling & Capture Methods Training Course

June 30, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - July 2, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

€220.00 – €280.00

Bat Conservation Ireland is offering training to people who wish to gain confidence in handling bats to allow for accurate identification and to learn about different methods of capture in the field.
This course will require attendees to take part in capture sessions using hand nets, harp traps and mist nets and handle bats to allow identification.

Classroom sessions will cover legal, ethical and logistical aspects of handling and capturing bats.

Attendees will also participate in biometric sessions of captured bats.

Daytime participation in setting up and dismantling of harp traps and mist nets will also be undertaken.

Ticket price includes tutoring, dinner on Saturday evening and tea and coffee breaks. Delegates are responsible for their own accommodation and lunches.

Details

Start:
June 30, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
End:
July 2, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Cost:
€220.00 – €280.00
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Venue

Trooperstown Wood
NPWS Offices
Laragh, County Wicklow Ireland

Who's Attending

6 people are attending Bat Handling & Capture Methods Training Course

  • Bernadette Howard
  • Seán Meehan
  • Ciaran Cronin
  • Emmi Virkki
  • Anthony Robb

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Bat Handling & Capture - 30th June - Bat Conservation Ireland member
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