Course curriculum

    1. Camera Trapping Course Description

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    1. Camera Trap Basics

    2. Camera Trap Basics Q&A

    3. Camera Trapping Basics Quiz

    1. Deploying Camera Traps

    2. Deploying Camera Traps Q&A

    3. Deploying Camera Traps Quiz

    1. Classifying Camera Trap Footage

    2. Classifying Camera Trap Footgae Q&A

    3. Classifying Camera Trap Footage Quiz

    1. Camera Trapping Mammals Virtual Symposium

    2. The NHMP: Developing a New National Camera Trap Survey for Hedgehog Conservation

    3. Camera Traps: A Window into the Secretive Lives of Otters

    4. Surveying Trees for Bats: A New Hope

    5. MammalWeb: People Power for Wild Mammal Monitoring with Camera Traps
  • £30.00
  • 15 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content

What will be covered during this course?

Aimed at nature enthusiasts, students, conservationists, researchers, wildlife gardeners, biological recorders, and environmental professionals who want to develop their understanding of camera trapping and learn how to use trail cameras effectively to study and monitor UK wildlife.

  • Learn what camera trapping is and how it’s used in wildlife research, conservation, citizen science, and personal nature study.

  • Understand how camera traps work, compare different models, and confidently select the best camera for your goals, budget, and environment.

  • Gain practical skills in choosing ideal locations, positioning cameras effectively, and optimising settings to capture high-quality wildlife footage.

  • Learn how to prevent false triggers, protect your equipment, and adapt to real-world challenges like weather and security risks.

  • Develop skills in reviewing footage, identifying species, managing data, and contributing to platforms like MammalWeb to support national biodiversity monitoring.

  • Explore case studies from conservation professionals showcasing how camera trapping can be used to monitor wildlife.

Ecology tutor

Sammy Mason

Camera Trap Specialist

Dr Sammy Mason is a trustee of MammalWeb, a charity aiming to improve mammal monitoring through the use of camera traps and citizen science. Sammy completed her PhD on the MammalWeb project, particularly focusing on estimating mammal densities using camera traps and evaluating the benefits of engagement with schools.

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