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FSC Values:
Delivering first-hand experience
Providing opportunities for everyone
Sustainability for the future
A caring attitude.
Identifying and Recording Adult Mayflies and
Stoneflies
FSC BioLinks is an exciting project for
FSC which brings together existing
volunteers with skills in biological
recording and identification, and new
volunteers. As part of the project remit
a range of subsidised training courses
are available.
Date Location Level Sole occupancy* Shared room* Non-resident*
7th – 9th June FSC Preston Intermediate £50 £30 £20
2019 Montford
*This course is offered at a reduced rate due to support from the FSC BioLinks project
Course Overview
Mayflies and stoneflies are often found around rivers and streams and are excellent indicators
of pollution – the aquatic larval stages are widely used to monitor the health of freshwater.
They are also a vital food resource for many other aquatic species including many fish species.
Adults are often found as ‘bycatch’ in moth traps, and many are readily identifiable with a little
practice, a good hand lens or microscope, and the right ID guide.
This weekend course will provide an introduction to mayflies and stoneflies, their natural
history, how to collect them and how to identify them to species level using microscopes and
keys/field guides. The course will be a mixture of classroom sessions and fieldwork. The course
is suitable for those with an interest in mayflies and stoneflies, especially moth trappers, and
no experience of microscopes or mayfly/stonefly identification is necessary.
By the end of the weekend participants will:
• Have learnt about the natural history and different ecological roles of mayflies and stoneflies
• Understand what is known about current UK distributions, and why we need to know more
• Have had experience of field methods for collecting mayflies and stoneflies
• Be able to prepare specimens for investigation under the microscope
• Be able to use keys and microscopes to confirm species identification
• Know how to record mayflies and stoneflies to the standards of the national recording
scheme.
• Know what to do to take their interest further.
Please note that this course may involve the use of specimens that have been killed
and preserved.
01743 852100
www.field-studies-council.org
enquiries@field-studies-council.org
Timetable
Residential guests are welcome to arrive, register and settle into rooms any time from 4.30pm
on Friday. Non-residents need not arrive so early but should aim to be here by 6pm.
The course will begin with a short welcome session before dinner at 6.30pm on the
Friday and will finish at approximately 4.00pm on Sunday.
What’s included?
• Up to 10 hours of tuition a day
• Certificate of attendance
• Full board accommodation from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch inclusive
o Cooked breakfast, packed lunch, homemade cakes and evening meal
o Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary options are available if notified in advance
o All bedding and towels are provided
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Use of wi-fi internet, bar/lounge, library
• Any excursions during the course will be on foot
Non-residential fees include all of the above except breakfast, packed lunch and
accommodation.
About the Tutor
Craig Macadam has been studying and recording freshwater
invertebrates for over 25 years. His particular specialism is mayflies,
stoneflies and caddisflies, collectively known as 'riverflies'. Craig is the
national recorder for mayflies and stoneflies and a founder member of
the Riverfly Partnership. He co-authored the Field Studies Council
pictorial key to mayflies and the fold out chart for stonefly families.
What to Bring
• Notebook and pencil
• Hand lens (if you have one)
• Small rucksack or bag and a
lunchbox
• Waterproofs (just in case!)
• Stout shoes, boots or wellies
• Water bottle and/or thermos flask
• Hat and sunscreen
• Casual clothing
• Laptop, if you have one
There will be a member of staff with first
aid training and access to a first aid kit on
site. If you have special medical or access
requirements, please let us know as soon
as possible so we can plan the course
01743 852100
www.field-studies-council.org
enquiries@field-studies-council.org
How to Book
Bookings can be made by telephoning Preston Montford on 01743 852040, by emailing
enquiries.pm@field-studies-council.org or by visiting the FSC Biodiversity website:
http://www.fscbiodiversity.uk/courses.
Getting there
SAT NAV: SY4 1DX
By Road: From the A5, take the roundabout exit signposted to Mid-Wales and Welshpool
(A458). One mile along this road, turn right onto B4473, we are located on the left after
approx ½ mile.
By Bus or Train: Shrewsbury stations; a pick up is available by prior arrangement.
About FSC BioLinks
This course is part of a structured pathway of training courses on
Freshwater Invertebrates. The diagram below shows the FSC
BioLinks training pathway for this group and illustrates where this
course fits into it.
No advanced freshwater courses planned for 2019
Identifying and Recording Adult Mayflies and Stoneflies
Field Identification of Riverflies
Looking at Freshwater Invertebrates with Microscopes
The FSC BioLinks project is a 5-
year project funded by the
Heritage Lottery Fund and Field
Studies Council.
www.fscbiodiversity.uk
01743 852100
www.field-studies-council.org
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