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Somerset Bat Group

Somerset Bat Group was formed in 1985 to help protect bats in the county of Somerset, UK

Author: somersetbatgroup

NBMP Intro Bat Detector Workshop, Weymouth, Dorset – 12July19

Posted on 28 May 2019 by somersetbatgroup in Bat News

BCT are running a introductory bat detector workshop in Weymouth, Dorset on Friday July 12th

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Oh, some more natterer's, plus I can see two ickle extras tucked under the wings! Yep, Catcott colony has given birth in May again!

Success at Westhay, Shapwick and Catcott Bat Box checks – 25May19

Posted on 26 May 201928 May 2019 by somersetbatgroup in SBG Events

Great day at Westhay, Shapwick and Catcott reserves today, and it would seem we have some news ...  more early natterer's pups!

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It’s survey time! Bat Group Newsletter Mid May 2019

Posted on 13 May 201915 January 2025 by somersetbatgroup in SBG News

The busy time of year is coming up, and in this newsletter, we have lots of opportunities to get involved in surveys

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Holnicote Estate

Help needed with Bat Surveys on Holnicote, Exmoor – Summer 2019

Posted on 13 May 201914 May 2019 by somersetbatgroup in SBG Events

Help needed with Bat Survey - Holnicote, Exmoor from June to Sept 2019

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SBG Newsletter – early May 2019

Posted on 5 May 201914 May 2019 by somersetbatgroup in SBG News

First events of the year, AGM minutes and BCT Update

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AGM 2019 2PM Sat 27th April

Posted on 1 April 201915 January 2025 by somersetbatgroup in SBG Events

Come find about our plans for 2019, and have a say in the running of the group.

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New set of bat detectors for SBG

New set of Bat Detectors for the group

Posted on 22 March 201922 March 2019 by somersetbatgroup in SBG News

The Somerset Bat group now has three sets of Detectors that we can use for public Bat walks

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Alcathoe bat found in Cave near Bradford on Avon

Alcathoe in Cave near Bradford on Avon

Posted on 15 March 201918 March 2019 by somersetbatgroup in Bat News

Alcathoe in Cave near Bradford on Avon

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Cave checks for bats

Cave checks for bats – 12th March 2019

Posted on 6 March 20197 March 2019 by somersetbatgroup in SBG Events

Cave checks this Tuesday 12th March, Axbridge, maybe going to Priddy, Wells and Oakhill

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Noctule bats reveal mothers guide juveniles to roosts but not food

Posted on 15 February 201913 March 2019 by somersetbatgroup in Bat News

Noctule bats reveal mothers guide juveniles to roosts but not food

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SBG Newsletters & blogs

  • It’s the start of the season! – 5 May 26 5 May 2026
  • Lets Meet! – 3 Apr26 2 April 2026
  • Get ready for Bat Box Checks – 2Mar26 2 March 2026
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