Woodland Birds

The UK’s woodlands are home to a diverse range of bird species, from the Nuthatch to the Goshawk. However, identifying birds in woodland areas can be challenging, as visibility is often restricted. This course will help you develop your bird identification skills, but with a specific focus on listening to songs and calls. The course will also explore the impact of various woodland types and management on bird populations.

This is a blended learning module so will involve both online and in-person teaching. The online section of the module is delivered via Blackboard, our online learning environment. You will complete three self-paced, introductory units online before attending a day of in-person teaching at an ecology venue in Wales. Following the course, you will complete a final online unit and submit your assessments. Your tutor will provide online support for the duration of the course.

The in-person teaching will occur on a Saturday at an ecology venue in Wales. On the Saturday, students will need to attend from 10-5pm.

Woodland Birds can be studied as a stand-alone course, but it is also a key module for the Certificate of Higher Education in Ecology. Although not essential, we would recommend you complete Introduction to Bird Identification before enrolling on Woodland Birds.

Assignments
1. Woodland Bird Profile (25%)
2. Short Essay on conservation methods (75%)

Note

This module is at CQFW Level 4