What to expect:
Some animals are very shy and some are nocturnal. This means that its very unlikely that we'll ever see them - but scientists have found ways of fixing that, and camera traps are one of the best tools at our disposal! During the night before, BioBlitz researchers will set up a few camera traps around the campus woodlands to try and capture some of these elusive species. The group will then collect the traps and come back to the BioBlitz Hub to download the images, go through them, and hopefully see some of these sneaky critters!
About BioBlitz 2024:
BioBlitz is an interactive, participatory, one-day event bringing together families, school groups, and local community members to engage in nature-based learning with University of Kent students, scientists, and local wildlife experts, including Kent Wildlife Trust; Butterfly Conservation; Kent Moth Group. Hosted by the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), the aim of the event is to record as many species of wildlife as possible on campus.
Visit our webpage for more information.
All surveys will start from the central hub in the Colyer-Fergusson hall (Near Gulbenkian). Please meet here 5-10 minutes before the start of the survey so that you can sign-in.
Please note:
All surveys are free, however prior booking is encouraged to ensure surveys are not oversubscribed.
If you are unable to do the walks to go out and collect the camera traps, there will still be an opportunity to help process the footage back at the Hub.
Accessibility information Route 1:
- 1.4km (0.9 mile) loop
- Steep slope to get down to Eliot Pond
