Unit Award Scheme

115790 INTRODUCTION TO WETLAND AND LAGOON BIRD IDENTIFICATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two forms of habitat management in use on the lagoon, eg tern islands, water pump	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	three key issues affecting lagoon birds	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	at least two ways in which the lagoon environment provides a unique habitat for feeding and nesting birds, eg richness of mud, brackish water, non-tidal	Student completed work
4	a minimum of three clues they can use to visually identify birds, eg bill colour, leg colour, plumage, behaviour, habitat	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
5	name three different lagoon ‘micro habitats’, eg grass areas, deep water, shallow water	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	identify 10 species of common wetland and lagoon birds	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
7	learning about how to observe birds without impacting them	Summary sheet
8	using equipment and identification guides to identify different birds.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 August 2021Level - Entry Level