Meet Our Team
Lewis Hillier | Director and Principal Ecologist
Lewis Hillier is the Director of Noctua Ecology, which he founded in 2020. With over a decade of professional experience, he has worked on a diverse range of projects for both small and large ecological consultancies.
Lewis holds a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Bristol and is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (ACIEEM).
He brings a wealth of expertise to the team, including Natural England licences for surveying bats, dormice, and great crested newts.
A passionate bat enthusiast, Lewis dedicates much of his spare time to studying bats in the UK and has traveled to Uganda, South Africa, Peru, and the USA to research more exotic species. When he’s not working, Lewis enjoys mountain biking and hiking.
Aidan Pick | Assistant Ecologist
Aidan is an Assistant Ecologist and Noctua Ecology, bringing over 3 years professional experience working for a Local Environmental Records Centre and 2 years as a freelance Ecologist. He has experience in habitat, bat and reptile surveys, with a particular focus in GIS mapping, data management and data analysis.
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation from the University of Reading and is currently working towards gaining membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and obtaining a Natural England survey licence for bats.
When he’s not working, Aidan enjoys reading, playing football and volunteering for the Avon Reptile and Amphibian Group (ARAG).
Joe Wilkie | Senior Ecologist
Joe is a Senior Ecologist at Noctua Ecology, bringing over five years of professional experience in ecological consultancy. He has experience in habitat, bat, dormouse, and reptile surveys, with a particular focus on GIS mapping, Biodiversity Net Gain, and data analysis.
He holds a first-class BSc (Hons) in Environmental Resource Management from the University of Plymouth and is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (ACIEEM). Joe also holds a Natural England survey licence for bats and is actively working towards obtaining additional licences.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys cycling through the countryside, gardening, and exploring his passion for cooking.