Supporting Professional Development: Bat Handling
Several members from our Ecologist team took part in recent bat handling training as part of working towards their level 2 bat licence. See what they got up to during this intuitive session.
Presence of Peregrine Falcons in Urban Areas
Specially protected birds do occur in urban areas and interesting insights into other bird species that pass over cities can be gained by investigating the feeding remains of peregrines. Find out what was discovered.
My Work Experience with MKA Ecology
A personal account of a UEA Masters student undertaking ecology work experience at MKA Ecology
Surveying Wildlife on a Different Wavelength
Advances in thermal imaging technology has resulted in it becoming an effective tool for ecologists. Portability and high res footage add significant value in the detection of a wide variety of species of birds and mammals.
Bat Caught On Camera!
See this video of a Pipistrelle bat re-entering its roost at dusk. Caught in the action through the use of night vision aids.
Beavers Now Legally Protected
We highlight some of the ecological surveys that can be undertaken during the winter months including bats, badgers and wintering birds. Planning ahead can help progress planning applications saving time and money.
Improving Our River Habitats
We're qualified to undertake River Condition Assessment (RCA) surveys and we explain why this is important for developments.
Winter is Still Survey Season
We highlight some of the ecological surveys that can be undertaken during the winter months including bats, badgers and wintering birds. Planning ahead can help progress planning applications saving time and money.
Developers are Key to New Environment Act
At a time when the world is focusing on biodiversity loss, biodiversity gain will be a requirement for planning consent. Our experts gave a presentation about the impact on developers
My Student Placement
Here's a personal account written by a student who carried out an 11 month internship within our ecological consultancy. Find out what kinds of experiences she was exposed to and whether she'd recommend to others!