Ellie Scopes

I am an ecologist researching the conservation of small mammals. PhD student at the University of Exeter studying dormice. she/her

[Ellie Scopes @ScopesEllie]

The latest paper from my PhD has been published!

[Applied Ecol. Resources|Ecol. Solutions & Evidence @AER_ESE_BES]

🪔👣 Through investigating footprint #tunnels, hazel #dormice have been found in understudied hedge and scrub #habitats & habitat factors associated with higher presences were identified

@ScopesEllie @RobbieAMcDonald @jon_bennie @KatherineW2019

https://t.co/MxVptouW0A

[Ellie Scopes @ScopesEllie]

Very excited to be shortlisted for the Georgina Mace prize for my first PhD paper! Thank you @AER_ESE_BES and my coauthors @RobbieAMcDonald @jon_bennie @CEDGoodwin @KatherineW2019 for support! @UniofExeterESI @Forest_Research @NaturalEngland @PTES @GW4plusDTP

[Applied Ecol. Resources|Ecol. Solutions & Evidence @AER_ESE_BES]

🎉 We are delighted to announce our shortlists for this year’s #ECR prizes for the best Research and Practice Insights article by an early career author – congratulations!

Georgina Mace Prize: https://t.co/5hmTRzQK5C

Chico Mendes Prize: https://t.co/sXouKIskfk

[Applied Ecol. Resources|Ecol. Solutions & Evidence @AER_ESE_BES]

🎉 We are delighted to announce our shortlists for this year’s #ECR prizes for the best Research and Practice Insights article by an early career author – congratulations!

Georgina Mace Prize: https://t.co/5hmTRzQK5C

Chico Mendes Prize: https://t.co/sXouKIskfk

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

The State of Britain's Dormice 2023 report is here.

Hazel dormice have declined by 70% since 2000. But despite alarming topline statistics, reintroductions and other projects are making a difference locally ensuring a future for dormice.

Read report 👉 https://t.co/Y7F9dwWA8P

[Mammal Society @Mammal_Society]

The Mammal Society is launching a project to track the spread of the invasive Greater white-toothed shrew. We are using owl pellet dissection as a method to collect data on small mammal communities. If you have owl pellets to spare, please send them to "Freepost MAMMALSOC".

[Dr Katharine Hubbard @KEHplantsci]

We have over 1300 signatures to our open letter and they are still coming. You have until 12 NOON TUESDAY to sign our letter standing up for EDI in science and telling the UK government they do not speak for scientists in their 'anti-woke' rhetoric Sign at https://t.co/H7rNzaZYQJ

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

There are so many ways you can help hazel #dormice. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter? We run many training courses throughout the year too, so keep your eyes peeled here!
👉 https://t.co/fPewJvllUH

#DormouseWeek🐭

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

Meet Ellie 👋 Ellie's looking into whether we can use Footprint Identification Technology to identify dormice by collecting footprints and training AI software. The method has worked successfully on larger mammals can it work for dormice?
👉 https://t.co/TnFb8wbsYG

#DormouseWeek

[Martes Working Group @MartesGroup]

That’s a wrap! 🥳 Huge thanks to the >100 delegates who joined us for the 8th International Martes Symposium #Martes2023! A great week of discussions and collaborations on Martes research and conservation.🐾Thanks to organising partners @vincentwildlife @ForestryLS @CairngormsCo.

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

What does the future hold for hazel dormice? 🐭

Find out at the National Dormouse Conference!

📅 Saturday 11th Nov 2023
⏰ 10am - 4.30pm (Doors open at 9am)
📍 University of Reading

Book now 👉 https://t.co/iBaLuafUJF

📸 Z. Helene Kindermann

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

PTES Intern Kayleigh in Cornwall is investigating how dormice decide where to nest #DormouseWeek

'My focus is on establishing where dormice build their natural nests and how this info could help inform habitat management decisions.'

Meet Kayleigh 👉 https://t.co/gO6oTFk8f8

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

You might have already heard the squeaky snoozing of a hazel dormouse, but how about from a Roach's mouse-tailed dormouse? 😍 These are one of the least-known and rarest rodents in Europe.

We're funding Nedko in Bulgaria to learn more
👉 https://t.co/eWi3RK4mas

#DormouseWeek 🐭

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

Sally is passionate about wildlife and conservation and, after retiring in 2019, has been volunteering with the #dormouse monitoring programme down in #Brighton. 🐭 #DormouseWeek

Step into the shoes of a dormouse monitor and meet Sally
👉 https://t.co/mvFu2KMwi8

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

Meet Joe, one of our brilliant Internship Programme grantees. Joe's currently working to understand the viability of fur-clipping as a data collection method and ascertain its use in informing dormouse conservation. #DormouseWeek 🐭 @joe_langley9

👉 https://t.co/soEig2XSZv

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

Did you know hazel dormice are omnivores? Their diet is like something out of a fairytale, with honeysuckle, blackberries, hazelnuts, sweet chestnuts, and aphids on the menu. 🍇🌰🌸

#DormouseWeek 🐭 https://t.co/Uw6IsyU7DE

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

What does the future hold for hazel dormice? 🐭

Find out at the National Dormouse Conference!

📅 Saturday 11th Nov 2023
⏰ 10am - 4.30pm (Doors open at 9am)
📍 University of Reading

Book now 👉 https://t.co/iBaLuafUJF

📸 Z. Helene Kindermann

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

We are leaders in UK hazel dormouse conservation, aided and abetted by thousands of amazing volunteers and like-minded wildlife organisations, ecologists, researchers and government agencies. #DormouseWeek

Learn more about protecting hazel dormice
👉https://t.co/JUjMpazXvD

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

Along with our partners @NaturalEngland, we collate records from over 400 dormouse monitoring sites across the UK. All with the help of dormouse monitors like Tony, who, when he's not gigging in a rock band, monitors dormice in Devon! #DormouseWeek

👉 https://t.co/ZWkoIKN1cv

[People's Trust for Endangered Species @PTES]

It's #DormouseWeek! 🐭

Join us as we celebrate our native hazel dormouse. We'll also be celebrating its worldwide cousins!

Help us spread the word this week and share what you love about hazel dormice 💚

📸M Hlavko, Shutterstock

[Ellie Scopes @ScopesEllie]

Really excited to present in person at the @Mammal_Society conference 2023!

[Mammal Society Students @MammSocStudents]

Looks like hazel dormice use scrub and hedges as well as woodlands with lots of implications for potential conservation management actions! Thanks to @ScopesEllie for sharing your great PhD research with us today at @Mammal_Society Annual Conference! 🌲 🐭