Learn how to identify Scottish wildlife correctly through our Lantra accredited qualification – Wildlife Identification of the Cairngorms. Applications are now open for the third year of our successful course.
Why should I do this course?
If you’ve always wanted to know what the bird calls are that you hear whilst walking through the Cairngorms National Park, or to feel confident that you can tell the difference between a buzzard and an eagle as you scan the hills, then this is the course for you.
White-tailed Eagle (Craig Round)
What will I learn?
How to identify the main wildlife found in the Cairngorms National Park by both sight and sound and have the confidence to show friends and guests these iconic species. You will get to know the best places to find different things, what to look for and will be able to identify what you see.
You will:
be able to ID the main species of birds and mammals found in the Cairngorms at different times of year, both in theory and practice and be able to explain the main characteristics
be able to keep good records which build up an effective and reliable bank of information
know how to handle a situation where you can’t ID a species with certainty
know the law and be aware of how to watch wildlife responsibly
understand the importance of communicating effectively with guests paying for a guided day out, an employer wanting a survey, etc
Learning to look for signs of wildlife
Feather identification
Capercaillie poo
2017/18 Students
Field notebook completion
If you would like further information and an application form please email us.
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