Higher Level 4 Apprenticeship
Ornithologist Opportunities
Ornithologist
Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
Salary
£18,000 Starter - £35,000 Experienced
Typical hours
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- knowledge of biology
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to work well with others
- science skills
- maths knowledge
- concentration skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- to be flexible and open to change
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
How to become Ornithologist
You can get into this job through
University
Most ornithologists have a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject like: biology, ecology, environmental science or zoology. You may need a postgraduate qualification for some jobs.
You'll usually need at least 1 A-Level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree and between 1 and 3 A-Levels for a higher national diploma or degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Volunteering
Relevant experience is increasingly important, and you may be able to get this by becoming a volunteer or seasonal warden with organisations like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology. You'll need a British Trust for Ornithology ringing permit and experience as a birdwatcher to become a bird warden.
What you’ll do
Day-to-day tasks
You may spend time on tasks in the field or laboratory. You could work on monitoring bird populations, rehabilitation or conservation projects. In your day-to-day duties you could:
- conduct surveys in the field to collect research data
- monitor bird species
- track bird movements collect, analyse and evaluate data
- prepare reports, management plans and presentations
- give talks or presentations to the public
- recruit, lead and support teams of volunteers
- engage with local community and land owners on conservation initiatives
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You could work in the countryside. Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.Similar occupations
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