In October this year I was fortunate enough to be part of the Clyde Ringing Group’s trip to the Isle of May Bird Observatory. The Isle of May is known for its puffins and other seabirds, but they had left for the winter and we were hoping to find some read more..
We have a vacancy for an Ecologist to join our team. Established in 2006, we have a strong reputation for excellence in protected species surveying, mitigation and compensation, and habitat management. We work in numerous sectors for a wide range of clients and our projects are exciting and read more..
There we were getting ready for spring and the ecology survey season starting, when coronavirus (COVID-19) came along with other ideas. Surveys have been postponed and like many others around the UK, we find ourselves working from home. This has involved dusting off laptops, setting up workspaces in read more..
We have reached the end of another busy bat season! While most of us are recharging and transforming back to our normal(ish) selves, there’s no rest for our newbie ecologists Russell and Rosanna. Both recently completed their NPTC level 2 tree climbing and aerial rescue certification, passing the read more..
12 Golden Rules of Ecology – #4 Always keep your mind on the task in hand. Illustrated by the amazing Joan Punteney. You can buy some of her work and support Scottish Badgers here –http://www.scottishbadgers.org.uk/merchandise.asp #ornithology#ecology #illustrations #surveys #goldenrules
12 Golden Rules of Ecology – #3 Take care around livestock! Illustrated by the amazing Joan Punteney. Job Vacancy!! If you are a keen botanist and interested in becoming a member of our team, have a look at the full job description here: https://echoesecology.co.uk/…/Senior-Ecologist-Vacancy-with… #ecology #illustrations #surveys #goldenrules #jobadvert
Echoes Ecology are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their busy team. The successful candidate will have a background in ecological consultancy, have proven botanical skills and be competent at writing reports including EcIA chapters. Salary from £25,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits. For full job read more..
The weather has taken quite a turn, as we finish up our hibernation surveys our automated detectors are left stranded unable to be collected! Though we all rushed safely home beating the beast from the east, today we will get out the snow shoes (purchased for a previous read more..
#2 A stick may be useful in negotiating difficult terrain! Points to whoever can guess who is struggling to cross the river… Joan Punteney has also created a set of amazing cartoons for Scottish Badgers which can be purchased here: http://www.scottishbadgers.org.uk/merchandise.asp
Many years ago we received a gift from one of our seasonal staff of 12 illustrations which Joan Punteney created for us. These illustrate 12 golden rules for ecologist to follow. Over the year we will share these rules and illustrations with you! #1 It is important to keep the office read more..