Bat Identification & Handling Training Course

This intermediate level training course is designed to refamiliarise you/help you upskill your bat identification and bat handling knowledge and skills.  It will cover the following:

• Bat Identification in the hand;
• Bat Handling;
• Advanced Bat Survey techniques

This non-residential training course, will take place over a weekend in August and will include:

• Fieldwork undertaken in the Co. Cavan area at various locations (we will be car-sharing where possible);
• Dusk and dawn surveys will be undertaken, with dawn surveys as optional (weather permitting)

The fee will include course tuition tea/coffee throughout the daytime and dinner on the Saturday evening at the Willows Café, Virginia, Co. Cavan.  A menu will be provided for people to pick their main course and dessert options.  Please note that accommodation is not included in the course fee.

Dates: 11-13 August 2023

Registration: Friday 11th August 2023, between 5-6pm (Course will finish by 1pm on Sunday 13th August 2023)

Location: Agricultural Show Grounds, Virginia, Co. Cavan

Once you register for the course, a Bat Conservation Ireland team member will be in touch, to gather details on your experience level in relation to bat identification level and experience. A certificate of attendance will be provided post course completion.  All presentations will be provided in PDF version for course participants.

IMPORTANT: Bat Conservation Ireland recommends that any person handling bats have an up to-date Rabies Vaccination and a copy of this documentation will be required to be lodged with Bat Conservation Ireland prior to attendance.

Book your place: Sorry this course is now BOOKED OUT