Riverfly survey at Tice’s Meadow recorded abundant freshwater invertebrates, providing valuable monitoring data while developing my identification and sampling skills.

My first Hazel Dormouse survey involved checking 45 nest boxes, recording Wood Mice and developing practical experience of monitoring methodology.

Monthly butterfly transect at Runfold recorded high activity and good species diversity, demonstrating seasonal changes and the value of long-term monitoring.

Today I returned to Tice’s Meadow to complete another butterfly transect, with warm conditions resulting in good levels of activity along the survey route.

Bird ringing at Tice’s Meadow provided practical experience in mist-net extraction, biometric recording, species identification and careful bird handling techniques.

A targeted Silver-studded Blue survey exploring this nationally scarce butterfly, its specialised habitat requirements and important relationship with ant colonies.

I watched as it positioned itself at the tip of a flower spike and remained almost completely still, waiting for another insect to land nearby.

After several long days of early starts, field surveys and evening activities, day six gave us a welcome opportunity to slow down and visit the waterfalls of Krka National Park.

Once darkness fell, the bats began to emerge, we could see them flying above us.

A varied day combining bird mist-netting, habitat assessment, reptile processing and small-mammal trapping across the diverse habitats of Krka National Park.

As we walked quietly through the woodland, we suddenly heard heavy hooves crashing through the undergrowth. We did not see the animal, but the distinctive squeal

My second day in Krka National Park began at 4:00 am with a bird point count on Transect 1 and finished with a night-time herpetofauna walk.