Mick – Principal Ecologist
Mick developed a passion for wildlife during his childhood. He began working in conservation in 1984 and became a self-employed ecological consultant in 2001. He has extensive knowledge in mammal, bird and invertebrate surveying. Mick holds an A-permit bird ringing licence along with a number of European Protected Species (EPS) licences, including bat, badger and great crested newt. He is also a bird ringing and bat licence trainer. Mick has over 30 year experience formulating mitigation plans to safeguard protected species during developments. Mick is power boat trained and certified and is a qualified Marine Mammal Observer. During his spare time, Mick enjoys working his trained pointing dogs and running his moth trap.
Lois – Ecologist
Lois has always had an interest in studying nature and wildlife. As a child she was a member of the Young Ornithologist Club and her local Young Naturalists Club. She went on to graduate with an honours degree in Ecological Science from the University of Edinburgh, followed by a PhD from the University of Stirling in the ecology and habitat of capercallie in North Scotland. In 2011, having gained experience through various roles for conservation organisations, Lois took the plunge and became self-employed conducting ecological survey work for a wide range of private and public bodies. She has had over 7 years experience as a licenced bat worker including writing mitigation plans for development. In her free time Lois enjoys long distance riding with her horse Jaffa and bird ringing.
Iona – Licenced Bat Worker
Iona has over 10 year experience conducting bat surveys. She holds a bat roost visitor licence, is a NatureScot bat buddy and is trained in bat care. Iona holds a power boat day skipper certificate and has five years experience boat handling. Iona has also undertaken numerous other ecological surveys including badger, red squirrel and reptiles, as well as assisting with great crested newt surveys. When not working Iona enjoys hill walking and paddle boarding.