Introducing Echoes Ecology Ltd

Echoes Ecology Ltd is a wildlife consultancy company specialising in bats, birds and related subjects. Please visit our Services page to find out more. We employ a team of experienced bat and bird survey consultants to help ensure that we meet our clients’ needs.

Neil Middleton (Director)

Since first becoming involved with bats in 1994 Neil has gained substantial experience in bat related projects. He has provided guidance to many projects, both within Scotland and elsewhere, including: England, France and Cyprus. Neil is an Affiliated Member of The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM) and also holds Scottish Natural Heritage licences for bats and Barn Owls. In addition, Neil has over 30 years experience relating to birds and can confidently identify by sight or sound all UK species.

Laura Davis MSc (Wildlife Biology & Conservation)

Laura is a full-time ecologist working within Echoes Ecology and has a Scottish Natural Heritage licence for bats. In addition, her business skills help ensure that we meet the high standards that our customers deserve. She has a long-standing interest in wildlife/conservation, fuelled by a passion for mammals. Prior to joining Echoes Ecology in 2007, Laura worked in the zoological field, and also gained lots of valuable experience from her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Jennifer Diack BSc(Hon) (Ecological Science)

Jennifer is employed full-time by Echoes Ecology Ltd involved with field surveying, report preparation, research and course administration. Jennifer has a strong knowledge about bats and has attended a number of bat courses in recent years, as well as also getting involved with assisting local bat projects. Her other ecological interests include badgers, amphibians and freshwater invertebrates.

Kirsty Morrison HNC (Countryside Rec’ & Cons' Man’)

Kirsty has worked within the environmental sector since 1998 and is employed by Echoes Ecology Ltd on a part-time basis as a specialist bat surveyor and trainer. Kirsty holds a Scottish Natural Heritage licence for bats. In addition to having a strong knowledge of bats, Kirsty has also gained specific experience with surveying for plants, trees, butterflies and amphibians.

Natalie Taylor BSc(Hon) (Environmental Biology)

Natalie has a lifelong interest in natural history and worked within the environmental sector since 1996. She is employed by Echoes Ecology Ltd on a part-time basis as a specialist bat consultant and trainer. She holds a Scottish Natural Heritage bat licence (including hibernacula, harp trapping and ringing) as well as a Scottish Natural Heritage trainers licence for bats. Natalie's key strengths also lie in training and surveying for birds, butterflies, amphibians and dragonflies.