Help needed with Bat Survey - Holnicote, Exmoor from June to Sept 2019
Author: somersetbatgroup
SBG Newsletter – early May 2019
First events of the year, AGM minutes and BCT Update
AGM 2019 2PM Sat 27th April
Come find about our plans for 2019, and have a say in the running of the group.
New set of Bat Detectors for the group
The Somerset Bat group now has three sets of Detectors that we can use for public Bat walks
Alcathoe in Cave near Bradford on Avon
Alcathoe in Cave near Bradford on Avon
Cave checks for bats – 12th March 2019
Cave checks this Tuesday 12th March, Axbridge, maybe going to Priddy, Wells and Oakhill
Noctule bats reveal mothers guide juveniles to roosts but not food
Noctule bats reveal mothers guide juveniles to roosts but not food
BCT 2019 Clarification on TLX Batsafe Breathable Roofing Membrane
For latest situation see: https://somersetbat.group/advice/developments/brm/ 14th Feb 2019. Following up on a enquiry from a local Builders Merchants chain, we have today received clarification from the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) of their Statement in the January Bat Worker Bulletin: Modern Roofing Membranes (formerly Breathable Roofing Membranes) currently are of a spun poly-bounded construction made up … Continue reading BCT 2019 Clarification on TLX Batsafe Breathable Roofing Membrane
Deaf moth evolves to outwit Bats
Interesting new paper published by University of Bristol today: A genus of deaf moth has evolved to develop an extraordinary sound-producing structure in its wings to evade its primary predator the bat. The finding, made by researchers from the University of Bristol and Natural History Museum, is described in Scientific Reports today. More info: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2019/february/deaf-moth.html
Burrington Combe cave hibernation survey – Sun 10 Feb 2019
Pete Banfield is doing Burrington Coombe cave hibernation surveys on Sunday 10th Feb 2019. There are 3 spaces left, if you would like to attend please let me know asap as it is first come first served, contact Pete directly at pete.banfield@btinternet.com or call 07774454266.