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