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Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
Most ornithologists have a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject like: biology, ecology, environmental science or zoology. You may need a postgraduate qualification for some jobs.
You'll usually need at least 1 A-Level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree and between 1 and 3 A-Levels for a higher national diploma or degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Volunteering
Relevant experience is increasingly important, and you may be able to get this by becoming a volunteer or seasonal warden with organisations like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology. You'll need a British Trust for Ornithology ringing permit and experience as a birdwatcher to become a bird warden.
You'll need:
You may spend time on tasks in the field or laboratory. You could work on monitoring bird populations, rehabilitation or conservation projects. In your day-to-day duties you could:
With experience you might become a supervisor or manage projects. You could use your knowledge to write, teach or produce learning resources to educate people on different types of birds and conservation.
Beekeepers manage colonies of honeybees kept in hives to produce honey, beeswax and royal jelly.
Animal care workers look after animals in kennels, rescue centres and sanctuaries.
Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.
Botanists study all forms of plant life.
Fish farmers work in small teams to breed and rear fish and shellfish, and harvest them for market.
Agronomists advise farmers on soil management and crop production.
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