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.
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Rare Barbastelle bat found at Yeovil Country Park
Some superb positive publicity for Bats on the BBC website today. Well done to the Park Rangers and volunteers at Ninesprings Park in Yeovil! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-45953092
Bat Box Checks at Great Breach Wood & Ham Wall NNR. Sat 29th Sept 2018
10am-3pm. Take drinks/lunch/waterproofs. Contact Paul Kennedy to join in: chopped@btinternet.com
Brue Valley 2017 Big Bat Survey Report
Results of the last Brue Valley Survey are in. The culmination of "our 5 year mission". What bats did we hear, and where were they? Have a read of the report to find out. Brue Valley 2017 Big Bat Survey Report With many thanks to: all the volunteers that took part, the landowners that allowed … Continue reading Brue Valley 2017 Big Bat Survey Report
Bat Detectors “Show and tell”
We've had a fantastic response to the invitation for members to talk about bat-related kit at our next meeting: Sat 31st March 2018 at The Great Bow Wharf (Stuckey Room), Langport 1.45 for 2pm start until 4pm. So far people have come forward saying that they can do 10 minutes on: Anabat Express and Walkabout, … Continue reading Bat Detectors “Show and tell”
Winter programme 2017/18
Dates and details will be posted shortly - usually meet last Saturday in Jan/Feb/March for indoor talks either at Taunton SWT or Cheddar SWT offices. (no Dec meeting)
Rare Grey long-eared bat in the news
Rare ping pong ball sized bat was close to death before rescue "Merri" is believed to be a grey long-eared bat, a species among the rarest mammals in England
Shapwick Bat Walk cancelled 28th July 17
unfortunately the bat walk at Avalon Marshes has been cancelled due to lack of bookings, and also the inclement weather, wind and rain. Next bat group event - Brue Valley Big Bat Survey Friday 4th August 2017.
Somerset levels Bat box checks – Sat 27th May 2017
10am - 3.30pm Bat box checks at Westhay, Catcott SWT reserves, Shapwick Heath & Canada Farm (NE) All day event, bring packed lunch. Westhay SWT, Daggs Lane Drove ST456437/Catcott SWT ST399414 Leader: Paul Kennedy - contact to book place: 01823 652749/0781 2442631 email:chopped@btinternet.com
Next Somerset Bat Group Meeting- Sat 25/2/17, 2pm
Meet at 2pm for 2.30pm start at SWT Offices, 34 Wellington Rd Taunton TA1 5AW Update from Nick Tomlinson on the finale of the Routes to the River Tone project and future involvement of volunteers in bat projects in Taunton. Guest speaker from Bat Conservation Trust - Olivia Morton (Helpline Officer) an update on the projects … Continue reading Next Somerset Bat Group Meeting- Sat 25/2/17, 2pm