March saw work step up a gear for our Ecology Apprentice, Matthew Keough as he set out on a tree-climbing course with his colleague, Isabel Commerford, as well as embarking upon survey season.

Read his latest diary entry here: bakerconsultants.co.uk/news/diary-of-…

#ecology #apprenticeship

This hedgehog was captured by Meg Skinner (British Harvestmen) (she/her). Now they're out of hibernation, we recommend leaving gaps under fences so they can disperse, leaving leaf litter & avoiding pesticides so they can forage safely.

Contact us for advice on protected species surveys: bakerconsultants.co.uk/contact-us/

Jim recently 'enjoyed' an early sunrise on site for a long-standing client. “And so survey season begins – I suppose it never really stops for birds. I’ll say gets warmer instead, but that’s not necessarily the case either. At least a beautiful early start and not a grey one!”

Last week, Courtenay & Carlos Abrahams travelled across France to visit a number of horticultural ‘gardens' & Ruinart's vineyard.

The data we're collecting will allow the site managers to understand biodiversity at their sites so they can improve habitat quality & soil health.

This month our researchers are planning visits to First Milk & Rothamsted Research, as well as some arable sites belonging to The Devonshire Group to compare worm activity across seasons. This helps to refine our #ecoacoustics methodology.

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#ecology #soilhealth

In a conversation with ENDS Report's Editor Jamie Carpenter on the Eco Chamber podcast, Carlos Abrahams sheds light on the importance of soundscapes in ecological assessments & the transformative impact of technology in this field.

Skip to 17:25 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5v47bG…

The Country Trust is inviting people across the UK to #PlantYourPants tomorrow - the first day of spring 🌷

It's a fun way to involve folks in understanding soil health, a crucial aspect of conservation. We're excited to join in and lend our support.

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Today we're listening to CIEEM's Spring Conference on #BNG & we’re keen to hear how the first weeks of mandatory BNG have been.

We’re also keen to hear about the Small Sites Metric, due to launch on 2 April, but there's been few updates - so hopefully no news is good news!🤞

Matthew & Isabel spent a week on a tree-climbing course to assess trees for bat roosts. Two additional qualified tree-climbers will enable us to assess all potential bat roost features more cost-effectively for clients. Get in touch to book your survey: bakerconsultants.co.uk/contact-us/

Well done Carlos Carlos Abrahams. Bringing the sounds of the underground above ground. Great discussion with Jamie Carpenter about #ecoacoustics #biodiversitynetgain and how we use technology to get the most robust survey data. #soilhealth #ecology #conservation

From one final trip to Rothamsted Research to conducting UKHAB assessments in the field, February was a full month for our Ecology Apprentice. A canal-side walk with Jim Longley also saw him have a fruitful discussion about his career plans 🌿

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Great #soil #ecoacoustics sensor workshop ⁦NTUScienceTechnology⁩ today. Organised with ⁦alicealicealice: @[email protected]⁩ ⁦Ollie Metcalf⁩ and Natasha Fell, with funding from ⁦UK Acoustics Network Plus⁩
Not quite figured out what the perfect sensor looks like yet - but on the way

Our next webinar is with Jackie Stroud and Baker Consultants - Ecology Consultancy on 'Earthworms and acoustics'. It's on 19th March at 4 pm and registration is here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesc…

Thank you to all who got in touch following our article in BF&G magazine in Jan, our farm trials are now closed. Keep an eye out for the first results in the coming months as the data is analysed & methodology determined in time for the launch of the Soil Acoustic Meter this year.

Having been invited to give a presentation on the ecological effects of poor air quality, our Managing Director, Andrew Baker, is at IStructE in London today, where he will be presenting alongside Jenny Hawley of Plantlife.

Invertebrate specialists, Dave Goddard & Meg Skinner (British Harvestmen) (she/her), will be at the Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair this weekend on behalf of British Dragonfly Society & BAS.

Find out more about the fair here: bakerconsultants.co.uk/news/join-our-…

#staffsbugfest #invertebrates

January was a month of growth for our Ecology Apprentice, Matthew. He kicked off the year by throwing himself into home renovations for the first time, before returning to Rothamsted Research for more #ecoacoustics research.

Read more in his latest diary entry: bakerconsultants.co.uk/news/diary-of-…

.Isabel Commerford rescued this common pipistrelle from a garden and set it free after some TLC & flight practice in her office.

Bats must be surveyed at certain times in the year, typically between April & October. Get in touch to book your survey today: bakerconsultants.co.uk/services/land-…

Spotted: Bullfinches in the car park 🔍

It's unusual to get so close to them, and so when presented with the chance, Martin Ledger stayed incredibly still so he could sit and watch them for a few minutes.

If you require a bird survey, get in touch today: bakerconsultants.co.uk/services/land-…

After spending 5 years as an #ecologist focusing on protected species like newts, bats & badgers, Meg shifted her focus to the world of #invertebrates - something she's always had a keen interest in.

Read about Meg's first 6 months at Baker Consultants: bakerconsultants.co.uk/news/meg-skinn…