We're getting reports that Snowdrops are beginning to appear already. Have you seen any?
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Photo taken by Andrew Gagg.
Purbeck team making the most of the surrounding area again this weekend. They stumbled across a steam train with a live band that only happens once a year! Showing that work placements provides wonderful surprises when you embrace every aspect of them @bournemouthuni#onceinalife
Team Purbeck learned a new surveying technique for invertebrates. During this they have gained new identification skills for target species. Every day the team expand their skill set. TOP work guys and big thank you to the National Trust! @bournemouthuni@nationaltrust#nature
Purbeck team have been learning their heathland ID. Godlingston provides a prime location to learn these key skill as it is very diverse. It provides one of the best local learning environments. @bournemouthuni@nationaltrust#conservation#plantid#learning
Purbeck team were honoured to join the National Trust on a guided walk to view puffins and have a cream tea. We saw three puffins! A wonderful and rare experience! We also was fortunate enough to find some orchids@bournemouthuni@nationaltrust#nature#conservation#onceinalife
The Purbeck team have made the most of their weekend. Showing that when you have a positive attitude you can really make the most of the surrounding area. @bournemouthuni#swanage#nature#sun
Hi all! BU SERT is out and about again. We have the Purbeck SERT team 14 wonderful individuals who have began their training on grass and forbe ID. Excited to get started on lowland meadow habitat surveying on Monday! @bournemouthuni#conservation#plant ID @nationaltrust
Snakes in the Heather BU Student Environment Research Team (SERT) @SERTsBU, @bournemouthuni
collaborating with Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Trust @ARC_Bytes#Reptile#Conservation to understand what makes Talbot Heath so great for snakes !
Some nice finds from today at Talbot Heath. Ranging from lunch with a view to discovering Wood ants! Just some of the many perks or being part of a SERT.
Hi all! Snakes and Heathers team enjoyed better weather conditions today. As such we got to witness a lot more animal activity! Thanks to everyone's hard work the remaining two compartments have been completed! Well done team!
Hi all! Yesterday the Snakes and Heathers team worked on their action plan and battled through rain and wind to collect data. The team gained great experience working in the field. Two compartments were completed yesterday!
Hi everyone! Introducing the snakes and heathers SERT 2018 team! Yesterday we began our training with Ben and Anita, then we ventured out into Talbot Heath. We spotted an adder and a slow worm on our travels! The team worked hard and gained some excellent experience!