Course: Discovering Tracks & Signs - Online
Field Studies Council
This introductory online wildlife tracking course will explore the skills needed to confidently identify a variety of mammal and bird activities when you are out in the field. Wildlife tracking is a crucial skill within conservation management and key for species identification.
The 2-week course will cover the physical appearance and ID features of a track, feeding signs, homes, droppings, and an introduction to recording the tracks you find. It will consist of self-led activities, online resources, and interactive Zoom workshops. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours a week and an E-certificate is provided upon completion.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Describe the basic types of tracks and signs and identify key features.
- Identify examples of specific animals from their tracks and signs.
- Share this knowledge with friends, family and fellow volunteers.
This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.
Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.
About Field Studies Council (FSC)
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
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