Identifying Garden Birds: Fieldtrip

Pre-requisites for enrolment

The course is designed to suit anyone with an interest in birds, from beginners to those wishing to deepen their knowledge in avian diversity, evolution, behaviour, ecology and conservation.

Special Information

Suitable outdoor clothing and drinking water, binoculars, watch, notebook and pencil.

Content of Course

1. Visit a local garden.

2. Set up with binoculars, field guide and notepad.

3. Carry out to the census.

4. Record the data correctly.

Teaching method(s)

Carry out a garden bird census using the correct scientific method.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Use bird identification keys / guides confidently;

• Carry out a bird census;

• Recognise the importance of monitoring wild birds.

Sources

Web Sources

Before arriving on the fieldtrip, you might find it useful to browse the following websites:

https://www.gardenbird.co.uk/garden-birds

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/identify-a-bird

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.