It's that time of year again - no, I'm not referring to the UK election! It's time for the PTES's annual survey, Living with Mammals, so take your mind off the politics and register for their survey.
PTES is the People's Trust for Endangered Species, a UK registered charity. It's mission is to "protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction."
Living with Mammals is PTES's annual survey of animals in green spaces around our towns and cities. Since 2003, it has built up a picture of how populations of urban mammals are changing.
You can help by letting PTES know who your wild neighbours are - whether it's your garden, allotment, a local park or churchyard, or village green. Just spend some time observing your chosen site, noting any mammals you see or the signs they leave behind.
Your 'urban' site must be within 200 metres of a building.
Just jot down your sightings for 8 or more weeks in the survey period (they needn't all be together) and tell PTES what you see.
The survey runs from 30th March until 28th June, and PTES need your help. You can take part online or email PTES at LwM@ptes.org for a survey pack. If you have any questions, email lwm@ptes.org with your queries or call 020 7498 4533.
The PTES website has:
- Health and safety guidelines for volunteers
- A guide to spotting wild mammals
- Links to their Facebook and Twitter pages so you can swap tips with other volunteers doing the survey!
If you're not in the UK, why not see if wildlife charities in your area or home country need any help with surveys?
Click here to go to PTES
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