Learn what camera trapping is, how it works, types of trail camera, key features, and choosing the right equipment for your needs.
Camera trapping is a non-invasive way to study wildlife, using motion- and heat-sensitive cameras to automatically record animals in their natural environments. It enables the study of species that are often hard to observe directly, offering insights into their behaviour, distribution, and ecology with limited human disturbance.
In the UK, this approach is valuable for a wide range of people. Researchers use it to gather data on elusive or nocturnal species and study behaviour, conservationists apply it to monitor populations and inform protection efforts, and wildlife gardeners enjoy discovering the creatures visiting their green spaces. Capturing everything from hedgehogs to foxes, owls to stoats, camera traps offer huge opportunities for collecting data and engaging with the natural world to increase local biodiversity awareness.
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a student, a conservation volunteer, or a professional ecologist, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to begin using trail cameras to improve your understanding of the wildlife present at a site.
The 90-minute event will consist of a 1-hour presentation followed by a Q&A with the tutor using questions provided by the live audience.