Spotlight Session - Mammals (Wednesday)

Did you know the UK is home to 28 native terrestrial mammal species (and that’s before you even count the bats)? Some are instantly familiar; others are masters of disguise, slipping past unnoticed or leaving us second-guessing what we’ve just seen. Was that flash of brown a stoat or a weasel? And did that small shape diving into the undergrowth belong to a field vole or a bank vole?

During this session, we'll look at visual identification of our more easily confused mammals species as well as exploring how to identify the tracks and signs left behind by mammals.

We’ll have guides on hand to use, so you can familiarise yourself with the mammals you're likely to encounter in Cheshire this year. If you’re new to mammal identification, we’ll help get you started and work together to understand what to look out for. For anyone with an existing interest, it’s a great chance to find out some more detail about this group through practicing species identification in a friendly setting.

*Please note* The Spotlight Session not a formal workshop, just an opportunity to 'give it a go' along with other interested people in a shared learning environment. There will also be free hot drinks and biscuits! The event is aimed at adults, however sensible older children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

This session takes place at the Five Villages Hall in Backford. More information on accessibility at the Five Villages Hall can be found here.

The Spotlight Sessions are free to attend. However when you book you will now be given the option to make a donation if you feel able to. This helps us to cover our costs, but is completely optional. Please note that we are not able to refund donations if you cancel your place on the session.

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