Summary
Join the CIEEM South West Members’ Network for a guided high-tide bird walk at Bowling Green Marsh, followed by informal birdwatching, drinks, pizza and ecology networking from the riverside deck overlooking the River Clyst.
Description
Join us for a guided high-tide bird walk at Bowling Green Marsh, led by Simon Bates. We will explore the marsh and surrounding area while looking for the waders, waterfowl and other bird species using this important part of the Exe Estuary.
After the walk, we will head to the pub for informal birdwatching from the riverside deck overlooking the River Clyst. Event hosts Lauren Weller and Simon Bates will be available to chat about local conservation initiatives (including the Killerton Local Nature Recovery Strategy work), current developments in ecology and the opportunities and challenges facing the profession.
There will be no formal presentation. We hope you will join us for a drink, pizza from the visiting pizza van, further birdwatching and informal discussion with fellow ecology professionals. Attendees will purchase their own food and drinks.
Simon Bates MSc MCIEEM is an ecologist with 36 years’ experience delivering habitat restoration, landscape scale conservation and nature recovery across England. He has been an avid birdwatcher since the age of 10 and has just completed his 28th year of bird surveying for the BTO. He has been leading the development of a Landscape Recovery Scheme for National Trust, Killerton.
Lauren Weller MSc MCIEEM is an environmental scientist and Director at EAD Ecology, where she leads on digital ecology, data and innovation. She has experience in biodiversity, natural capital, soils, water quality and digital technologies, gained across government, industry and academia in the UK and internationally. Her work focuses on applying innovative technologies and translating complex environmental data into practical, evidence-based solutions. Lauren is also a member of CIEEM’s Training, Education and Careers Development Committee and its South West Members’ Network Committee.
