Professional Courses 2012/2013
Bird Survey Techniques for Ecological and Environmental Professionals 2012-2013
***NEW: Dates for 2012/2013 - NOW TAKING BOOKINGS***
A 2-day certificated training course in bird survey methodologies involving indoor taught theory sessions and with plenty of practical outdoor practice using the methods covering:
General survey principlesBiases and considerations
Which survey method to choose?
Survey design and set-up
Vantage Point Count methodology
EIA surveying
Territory Mapping (CBC) methodology
Transect (Route) methodology
BTO data availability
(Upland methodologies and seabird monitoring will also be available at some venues, please contact us for more detailed information if you require training in these methods)
VENUES:
During the 2012/13 financial year we are very pleased to be able to offer 2 different dates and venues:
Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 November 2012 at Stirling University, Scotland. 0900-1730
Thursday 7 - Friday 8 February 2013 at The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk. 0900-1730
NUMBER OF PLACES:
Numbers on these courses will be strictly limited to a maximum of 20. There will be a minimum of 2 expert trainers with the group at any time, hence maintaining a high trainer-to-participant ratio, crucial for getting the most out of the practical sessions.
COST:
We are able to offer the two days of intensive training at a special price of £700 (+VAT).
It is also possible to attend just one day of the course at a reduced rate of £500 (+VAT).
More information about the course, the trainers and venues (pdf).
Download a sample timetable (pdf).
Find out more about the differences between this course and other courses we offer (pdf) to our members and volunteers taking part in BTO surveys.
BOOKING:
If you would like to book a place on a Bird Survey Techniques for Ecological and Environmental Professionals please download this booking form
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Payment must be received, in full, 4 weeks before the course starts. A deposit of £100 will confirm a place in the meantime, or payment may be made in full on booking. Cancellations 4 weeks or more before the start date will be reimbursed IN FULL. As places are strictly limited, no refund is possible if notice of cancellation is received by us 4 weeks or less before the course start date, however, we will try our best to accommodate you if you wish to transfer your booking to another date, if places are available.
Vat invoices for the balance will be issued on receipt of the deposit.
Groups of 5 or more are eligible for a discount, please contact for further details.
Lunch and refreshments included, but we do not provide accommodation for these courses.
If you would like any further information about the courses, timetable or any other aspect about the contents of the course, please contact Su Gough, BTO Training Officer on 01842 750050, or su [dot] gough [at] bto [dot] org (subject: Training%20Courses) (email) her.
If you would like to enquire about places, booking or prices, please contact Anne Cotton on 01786 466 559, or anne [dot] cotton [at] bto [dot] org (subject: Professional%20Training%20Course%20Query%2FBooking) (email) her.