Day 1

Morning and Afternoon

Introduction to the reserve.

Exploratory walks to different forest types.

Night

Walk to observe nocturnal biodiversity.

 

Day 2

Bats

Morning

Presentation about species diversity, taxonomy, and conservation threats.

Afternoon

Walk.

Night

Mist-netting.

 

Day 3

Amphibians and Reptiles

Morning

Presentation about species diversity.

Afternoon

Observation of specimens from collections.

Night

Walk to observe specimens in situ.

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Day 4

Invertebrates

Morning

Presentation about sampling methodology.

Practical direct and indirect sampling, identification in situ.

Afternoon

Practical taxonomy identification in the lab.

Night

Walk.

Light traps.

 

Day 5

Plants and Fungi

Morning

Field collection of specimens.

Afternoon

Presentation on diversity, taxonomy, and curation of collected specimens (e.g. creating herbarium).

Night

Optional walk.

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Day 6

Fish and aquatic invertebrates

Morning

Presentation about species diversity and taxonomy.

Optional walk.

Afternoon/ Night

Collection of specimens using blocking nets and hand-nets.

Optional photography in situ.

Species identification in the lab.

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Day 7

Mammals

Morning

Presentation about diversity, conservation, and taxonomy.

Practical indirect sampling (tracking, camera trap analysis).

Afternoon

Practical taxonomy identification with specimens from collections.

Analysis of camera trap imagery.

 

Day 8

Birds

Morning

Mist-netting.
Afternoon
Presentation about bird ecology, diversity, and conservation.

Review of learning outcomes/ questionnaire.

Late afternoon

Departure from the reserve.