Birds are found in all habitat types from buildings to woodland, farmland and the coast. This self-study course is suitable for beginners with a general interest in birds as well as anyone working in conservation or ecological consultancy. The aim of the course is to give you tips and information to help you learn to identify British birds.
If you are conducting ecological surveys or undertaking conservation work you will always encounter birds and you will need to be able to identify them.
Course Description:
This introductory course is designed for anyone, especially ecologists and conservation workers who want to learn the basics about bird identification in order to enjoy bird watching or start carrying out surveys. It is aimed at beginners with little or no knowledge of the birds of the UK. The course will cover:
- Evolution of birds
- Introduction to bird identification (characteristic behaviours, anatomy and key features e.g. beaks, feet, legs, wing shape, feathers and markings).
- Bird families
- Birds and habitats
- Bird identification in the field
- Introduction to bird song in the field
- Birdwatching tips
- Encouraging birds to your garden
Module 1
Birds for Beginners Part 1
Module 2
Birds for Beginners Part 2
Module 3
Birds for Beginners Part 3
Module 4
Birds for Beginners END OF COURSE QUIZ
The course is video based with 3 videos:
Video 1 – In this video we cover bird evolution, bird anatomy, key identification features like beaks, legs, feet, behaviour, markings and feather colours. Playing time 49 mins.
Video 2 – In this video we look specifically at a range of common species and their identification including tits, finches, corvids, owls and birds of prey. Playing time 29 mins.
Video 3 – In this video you will learn tips on bird watching, encouraging birds into your garden, key resources and equipment you need to enjoy birds and have an introduction to bird song. Playing time 36 mins.
There is a quiz at the end and if you get over 70% you will receive a Certificate.
This course is really useful to give junior ecologists a starting point for bird surveying. I would highly recommend it to any new ecologists particularly those with no previous bird knowledge
the video’s are so useful & I learnt loads – thank you. I’m really enjoying the course.
In the video about bird watching I enjoyed the lecturer going out into the field to show where the birds can be found and their calls in the wild
As somebody that considers birds by far my weakest area of ecology this course has improved my knowledge on them dramatically, and provided all the tools I need to keep doing so in the future.
Depth of knowledge was excellent.
The teaching is excellent. It’s clear, precise and easy to follow. The knowledge from Sue is fantastic and it’s taught in a very understandable way with no rush. It’s been really good and I feel I’ve been able to retain the information well because of the way the course has been taught.
I liked the course, it was very comprehensive. I’m surprised how much I enjoyed the online elements of the course, I thought I would do better in a face to face course but honestly being able to go at my own pace is really working for me as I can spend time on the bits I find tricky as they come up rather than making a note to look things up later… I like the YouTube videos, being able to pause or even speed up the video to match my pace works well for me. I do feel like I learnt a lot. I would 100% recommend the course to others
Depth of knowledge was excellent.
Useful links, detailed information, great supporting photos
Flexibility and easy to follow layout.
I liked the ability to undertake the course at my own pace.
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The final exam is designed to test whether you have learned the appropriate knowledge and skills during this course. If you take the final exam and do not pass, we encourage you to review the course material and ensure you have read, understood and remembered the lessons. We want you to get the most out of this course and provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to apply what you learn to your job or career. You may retake the final test once you have revisited the course material.
Yes! We want you to get as much out of this course as possible. We encourage you to refer back to your course materials from time to time to refresh your memory and ensure that you are confident on the subject. Therefore, when you purchase this course, you will have lifetime access to the course materials.
