Course: Water Voles - Ecology, Surveying and Conservation

Field Studies Council

2nd April 2025
RSPB Saltholme, Middlesbrough
£110 - Students can get 20% off using the code 'BioStudent20' at checkout

EcologyConservation & Wildlife


This beginner to intermediate course will provide an introduction to Water Voles in the UK. You will learn about the ecology and conservation of Water Voles and explain what to look for and how to conduct surveys

This course will include:

  • Water Vole behaviour, natural history, status and legal protection.
  • Identification of Water Vole field signs and where to look for them. 
  • Practical experience surveying for Water Voles with an expert tutor.

By the end of the course, you will be able to: 

  • Understand Water Vole ecology.
  • Understand current legislation and conservation methods in place to protect and conserve Water Voles.
  • Learn to differentiate between Water Vole tracks and signs and field signs of other mammals that are likely to be found in similar locations in order to enable you to effectively conduct surveys.

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off. 

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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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