In this bat group newsletter, we have:
- Introducing the Somerset Bat Reference Library.
- Peersonic recording devices are available for bat group projects, especially those in Somerset churches.
- Details of our upcoming Group events.
- The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin which includes news removal of Rabies vaccination requirement for VBRVs.
- A reminder about membership renewals
Somerset Bat Reference Library
We have just published a collection of Somerset bat reports and survey findings collated by Cath Shellswell over the last decade+. Thank you, Cath! We hope members find this useful.
If you are aware of any other Somerset Bat information, then please do email us the details so we can add it to the library: somersetbatgroup@gmail.com
Peersonic recording devices available for loan
As mentioned in our last newsletter as the Bats in Churches project has now ended, they have distributed their equipment to Bat groups.
Hence we in Somerset now have two Peersonic RPA3B recorders with tripods available to loan to verified bat group members, with priority to those planning to work in Somerset Churches.
Details of the Peersonics, and all other bat group kit available for loan to verified members is on our website:
Upcoming Bat Group Events
There are lots of events planned, come along and get involved!
- Dec’23 to Mar’24 – NBMP Winter Hibernation Counts
- Thurs 18th Jan’24 7.30PM – Zoom Talk – Thomas Foxley, UWE – Greater Horseshoes
- Thurs 22nd Feb’24 7.30PM – Zoom Talk – Emma Stone, Bath Uni
- Sat 23rd Mar’24 – SBG visit to Heal rewilding
- Sun 21st April ’24 – Edford Bat Box Checks
- BAT GROUP AGM – Sat 27th APRIL 2024
- Sun 5th May ’24 – Harridge Bat Box Checks
- Fri 17th May – Highbridge Big Bat Count
For details on how to join these events please see the Upcoming Events page on our website: https://somersetbat.group/events/upcoming/
Bat group bulletin
The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin which includes news removal of Rabies vaccination requirement for VBRVs.
All past editions of the Bulletin can be found on this page of our website:
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL.
If you are one of the 44 people who last filled in your annual membership form in 2022, this is a reminder that your subscription to the Bat Group lapsed at our AGM in April, and you are no longer a member of the Bat Group.
If that is the case please complete our membership form to rejoin now: https://somersetbat.group/join/