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Join us for an interactive one-day workshop focused on small mammal trapping and surveying, and owl pellet analysis. This hands-on session will start with an outdoor small mammal trapping activity in the morning, followed by a classroom-based session on small mammal identification and survey techniques. After a break for lunch, we’ll conclude the workshop by exploring owl pellet dissection and analysis, uncovering the secrets hidden inside.

This workshop is designed to provide practical experience in both surveying small mammals and analysing owl pellets. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about local wildlife in an engaging, practical way.

Suitable for: Beginners. Ages 16 and above

Workshop Leader: Graeme Wilson is an experienced ecologist and wildlife educator with over 20 years’ experience in surveying mammals. He has led events and workshops for a variety of organisations, including the Mammal Society, and is co-founder of the Lothians and Borders Mammal Group.

What to bring: Please bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear (particularly for this time of year, which can be cold, wet and unpredictable). Bring along your own lunch, notebook and pen(s). Please bring along a hand-lens if you have one, some will be available to borrow on the day.

Cost: Free (Donations to TWIC are welcome and appreciated). Booking essential as places are limited.

Choose either the free ticket type or the donation ticket type (minimum donation £1). Donations to TWIC will support our work in organising biological recording training workshops and events. If you prefer to donate directly to TWIC, please visit: https://wildlifeinformation.co.uk/support-us/make-a-donation/

Transport: This event is accessible by car (parking options available, however free parking is limited) and public transport. Note however that public transport links are limited depending on where you are traveling from, these include the X95 from Edinburgh then transfer to Borders Bus 68 at Galashiels. Train connections and border’s bus n20 between Hawick and Jedburgh.

Booking essential (limited to 12 people): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-mammals-and-owl-pellet-workshop-tickets-1101029341399