Ecological (stag beetle) surveys

[sloth]

Hi all, I am unable to perform the above service for a client of mine. It is only a small garden being developed at a property in Colchester. Is anyone on here able to offer this service, if so can you give me a ball park figure? It would be good to know someone, even if not for this particular job, to use in the future.

Thanks...

[armybloke]

Just waiting for a call back - I have a friend who maybe able to help

[armybloke]

Research with a colleague of mine suggests that it could be a long protracted survey as you have to count flying adults. They will emerge when they are ready and therefore a continued watch needs to be carried out. At ecological consultancy rates you'd spend quite a lot for little gain except perhaps proof you have Stag Beetles on site. If you are desperate PM me with your number and we can discuss. Speak to your local Wildlife Trust they may just fancy it for a project and do it for free! Something I did when training to be an ecologist with Great Crested Newts

[David Humphries]

came upon a female Lucanus cervus today whilst surveying some London planes.

 

 

 

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[HCR]

One flew past me yesterday at face height - very impressive.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Love em, like the clumsiest big bugs youve ever seen in flight!