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Bat Identification & Handling Training Course
August 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - August 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm
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