Salmon Run
The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae.
Tar Spot Fungus
Tar spot fungus Rhytisma acerinum is a plant pathogen that commonly affects sycamores and maples in late summer and autumn, causing tar spot.
African Sacred Ibis – The next UK Invader?
Some reports suggest the African Sacred Ibis could be on its way to invade the UK threatening some of our native wildlife.
Temporary Construction Methods – Over-pumping
Temporary over-pumping of a water course creates a dry working area and avoids any direct impact on protected species such as fish or aquatic invertebrates.
What is an NVC Survey?
An NVC Survey is the National Vegetation Classification survey. Its purpose is to provide a botanical survey of a particular site.
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey
An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey is often the best way to provide an initial ecological overview of a proposed development site, to describe the habitats present and identify the presence or likely presence of any protected species.
Otter Surveys - The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra
Ellendale environmental undertake surveys for otters where projects have the potential to impact on otters and their habitats including holts and resting sites / couches.
What is an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)?
Ellendale Environmental provide ECoW services on a number of projects including underground cable routes, substations, overhead lines, flood alleviation scheme and road projects.
Seaside Crabbing – Shore Crabs
Crabbing at the seaside is the normal way of keeping the kids quiet for a few hours during a summer holiday but how many people know the Shore Crab is the species of crab most commonly caught?
Otter field signs and surveys
Otters are very charismatic mammals; they’re inquisitive and playful and can be found in many parts of Britain. However they’re secretive, shy and generally elusive creatures and the chances of seeing one in the wild is very rare. The population has undergone significant decline since the 1970’s due to habitat loss, water pollution and competition from invasive species such as Mink.
Vipera berus, the common European Adder
This Adder was found during a site survey in the Scottish Highlands by Ellendale Environmental ecologists.
Ellendale Environmental is pleased to welcome John to our growing team.
John has a broad range of ecological knowledge and survey experience and brings with him ornithological survey experience and in-depth botanical survey skills.
Supporting Veteran Trees
Veteran trees support a wide range of flora, fauna and microbial bodies and their conservation is of international interest.
When Do You Require a Bat Survey?
Someone has come to you regarding your property and asked whether you’ve filled in a bat survey, or that you need to, and you are immediately stumped. After all, no one has mentioned it before, so why would it be necessary?
Bat Sonograms
Using Ultra Sonic detectors we can record bat echolocation calls and analyse them on bespoke software to analyse the sonogram (bat echolocation call).
Soil Management in Habitat Restoration
Proper soil management during the construction phase of a project will aid the rapid restoration of habitats once a project is complete. Topsoil and Subsoil are stripped before construction activities and stored to be used at the end of the project in reinstatement of the ground.
Tips For Choosing an Environmental Consultant
Finding and hiring the right environmental consultant can be a daunting and sometimes stressful process. If you're not sure how to get started or how to make a decision between the options available then you're not alone.
Water Vole Surveys
The water vole Arvicola amphibius is the fastest declining mammal in the UK mainly due to habitat loss over the last 20 years.