WRI e-newsletter
February 2018
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NEWS - Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference 2018
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We're doing it again!!
WRI are delighted to invite you to our 2018 Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference.
We'll announce details of venue, times and topics as they're confirmed, we're just giving you the date now so you can put Saturday the 27th October in your diary.
A taster of topics to be covered: lectures on wildlife first aid and treatment; caring for orphans; looking after seals; and discussions on wildlife casualty case studies.
Speakers: we're delighted to bring back speakers that some of you may have met before, David Couper, Emma Keeble, Jo Hedley, Kieran Corry, Liz Mullineaux, and Pauline Kidner.
More details in our next newsletter!!..
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Discovery of a newly formed Irish bog
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© Wetland Surveys Ireland
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How long does it take to make a bog?
A recent study carried out to determine the value of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones in undertaking habitat surveys of inaccessible wetland areas made an unexpected discovery.
The traditional view of bog formation is that it occurs over a very long time frame of centuries or even millennia.
The outcome of a recent survey by Wetland Surveys Ireland Ltd (WSI) suggests that a west of Ireland bog has evolved from an open water lake to an actively growing peat bog within the last 150 years.
Read the full article click HERE
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Bat Identification and Biometrics Workshop
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Bat ID and body measurements
This workshop comprises two talks and a woodland walk to check out bat boxes. Date: Saturday 24th February, Venue: Clane and Donadea, Co Kildare.
Note: 6 Continuing Veterinary Education credits for any vets/veterinary nurses!
Only 7 places left and TODAY (Monday 19th Feb) is the last day for booking your place.
If you're interested in attending, contact Anna Collins at kildarebatgroup@gmail.com
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EDUCATION - International
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UK Wildlife Veterinary Conference
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Secret World Wildlife Rescue Vet Course
Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release for Veterinary Professionals - CPD Training
This wildlife course is designed for veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, veterinary students and student veterinary nurses and looks at the ethical problems relating to wildlife casualties and the possible consequences of their release. Others who work in a veterinary environment (receptionists, animal care assistants etc.) will also find the course of interest.
Date: 22nd of April 2018, Venue: Secret World Wildlife Rescue, Somerset, United Kingdom
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Ireland's Garden Bird book
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With the new cold snap the birds need all the help they can get
The essential companion for bird lovers and gardeners alike since it was first published in 2008, this very successful guide has now been fully updated with the latest information and statistics.
Highlighting a range of plants and planting schemes that support wildlife, it provides expert advice on making your garden a haven for birds.
Learn everything you need to know about all the birds you are likely to see from your window, how to attract them and how to care for them.
Each species is described with details of status, identification, feeding habits, songs and calls and breeding season.
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© Ratha Grimes/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
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Did you know
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