Course content

    1. Welcome to Freshwater Leeches of the UK

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Freshwater Leeches of the UK

    3. New Leeches to the UK

    4. Q&A with Rachel Davies

    5. Freshwater Leeches Quiz

    6. Useful Books

    7. Further Info
  • £10.00
  • 1 hour of video content

What will be covered during this course?

Aimed at amateur naturalists, biological recorders, freshwater biologists, conservationists and environmental professionals looking to improve their knowledge of UK invertebrates.

  • Understand the diversity and ecological roles of freshwater leeches in the UK, including their life cycles, habitats, and significance within aquatic ecosystems.

  • Develop skills to accurately identify common freshwater leech species, focusing on key morphological features and distinguishing characteristics observable in the field.

  • Learn how to record and submit freshwater leech observations, contributing valuable data to national biodiversity monitoring and conservation initiatives.

Natural history tutor

Rachel Davies

Leech Specialist

Rachel Davies runs the Freshwater Leech Recording Scheme alongside Craig Macadam. She is also a verifier on iRecord, and recently co-authored a field guide for freshwater leeches in the UK.

Testimonials

“I enjoyed the format of the course. Having it as a pre-recorded video meant I had the ability to stop and make notes while going through the various leech species. I have learnt about the variety of species of leech present in the UK and look forward to putting my learning into practice in my role as an ecologist, monitoring water quality by assessing the presence of various aquatic species. I would definitely recommend the course to anyone interested in leeches, along with any professionals looking for an introduction or quick refresher on the most common leech species in the UK. The course is good value for money and the tutor is a national expert involved with the national leech recording scheme, meaning the information provided is both robust and accurate. 10/10Lauren Fairfax (Graduate Ecologist)”

Lauren Fairfax (Graduate Ecologist)

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