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Bat Tree Roost Identification & Endoscope Training Workshop

March 27, 2019 @ 9:30 am - March 28, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

€300.00 – €400.00

This workshop introduces the use of endoscopes in the identification of bat roosts in trees. The course will entail morning lectures followed by two afternoons of fieldwork in the beautiful forested surroundings of Birr Castle demesne and Charleville Estate (Tullamore). This workshop is aimed at ecology professionals, arborists and experienced amateur bat workers.

Lectures will be based at the Education Room in Birr Castle and will include an introduction to Irish bats as well as hands-on identification using preserved specimens. Other lectures and practical sessions will cover the use of endoscopes and tips on how to identify bat roosts in trees.

The workshop will be led by John Curtin and Chris Peppiatt, two of Bat Conservation Ireland’s Council members, who have been working on bats and endoscopy of tree roosts for many years.

A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Fee includes coffee and tea breaks and one evening meal on Wednesday 27th March. Lunches and accommodation are not included, attendees are requested to bring packed lunches on both days. Participants are asked to bring their own endoscopes if they have the use of one, a limited number of endoscopes will be available to share during the workshop.

For more details contact us at info@batconservationireland.org

Details

Start:
March 27, 2019 @ 9:30 am
End:
March 28, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Cost:
€300.00 – €400.00
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Organiser

Bat Conservation Ireland
Email
info@batconservationireland.org
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Venue

Birr Castle
Birr Castle Education Room
Birr, Offaly Ireland
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