Event Details
Friday 6 March 2026
11am - 12pm | £15 per person
The Hartington Room, Chatsworth Stables
Join Chatsworth Estate Ecologist Edmund Austin and Chatsworth Landscape Team Volunteer Co-ordinator George Hoey as they discuss the important work being undertaken across the estate to monitor bird populations and manage critical habitats.
Background to the talk
Chatsworth's bioacoustics monitoring programme uses specialised recording devices to capture the sounds of wildlife across varied habitats.
By scheduling surveys throughout the year, we’ve been able to identify a range of migratory and non-migratory species and compare our results against SSSI national averages to inform long-term habitat management.
Alongside this, we monitor bird boxes to track nesting success and ring both chicks and adults, in partnership with the British Trust for Ornithology, to gather essential data on bird populations and habitat health.
In this talk, Edmund and George will share some of our exciting findings and how they have directly influenced the way in which the estate is managed.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee will be available at the start of the session.
Meeting point and time
Please make your way to The Hartington Room, through The Cavendish Restaurant off the Stables Courtyard.
Doors will open at 10.40am for a prompt start at 11am.
Accessibility
The Hartington Room is a step-free, accessible venue.
Accessible toilet facilities are available within The Cavendish Restaurant and The Carriage House Café.
If you have any questions about your specific needs or require a carer ticket, please contact [email protected]
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