bats

Bat Quiz - Fact or Fiction?

Bat Quiz - Fact or Fiction?

With so many common misconceptions about bats circulating at the moment, leading ecologists at Ecology by Design have decided to create an interactive quiz to debunk the facts from fiction associated with these divisive creatures.

Student Placement - July

Student Placement - July

Megan is completing an internship as part of her MSc in Species Identification and Survey Skills at Reading University. July has seen her working with badgers, reptiles and dormouse amongst others.

Ecology Surveys during the winter

Ecology Surveys during the winter

Winter is not the end of ecology surveys, there is still plenty to be progressing with and for some species is the best time of year. Here are a few thing that can still occur.

Advice, a Violet Beetle and a Lady in Blue

Advice, a Violet Beetle and a Lady in Blue

Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.

Have I Got Newts for You...

Have I Got Newts for You...

Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.

Emerging technologies in ecology

Emerging technologies in ecology

This year is going to be really interesting in the ecology world. There are various new and exciting technologies being introduced that could really change the way ecology surveys are conducted.