Emma Mclea Email & Phone Number

I am currently working as a Trainee Ecologist at Direct Ecology Limited, where I have been undertaking bird surveys, such as Vantage Point and Breeding Bird Surveys, and completing bat watches across Scotland. Within some of these bat watches, I have been the lead surveyor, where I have had to collect and distribute the correct kit, communicate with the survey site contact and ensure all surveyor understand their survey positions, equipment and how to write up any sightings on the relevant forms. When not in the field I have been analysing bat survey data using anabat insight, and using the video footage from surveys to confirm any emergences. With these results, I help write reports, and insert any findings into the relevant documents. Recently, I have also completed my 4x4 off road driving course, certified by the British Off Road Driving Association, allowing me to safely and confidently access survey sites. Over 5 years, I obtained an MSc in Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation and Epidemiology, with Merit, from the University of Glasgow. My Master's thesis investigated the influence of climate change on the foraging behaviours of Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus), with statistical analysis undertaken in R. Through my time at Glasgow, I have worked in depth with R studio, GIS, and a variety of other computer programming software.I also obtained a BSc (Hons) in Animal Biology with a Second Class, Upper division award from the University of Stirling. Throughout this degree I found a passion for coding and statistical analysis of animal data, identifying significant factors influencing our world. My thesis examined the Sex Differences between foraging for mobile and static prey.