In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Reports on lots of bat events held in September - Bats on the radio - Heal Rewilding has invited us for a tour of their exciting project. - Can you help with ... requests for batty events? - Fundraise for the bat group when you shop online! - The latest BCT Bat Group Bulletin - A reminder about membership renewal. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group.
Category: Bat News
Bat Event reports – 26Aug23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Reports on recent bat events - How you can get involved in our Big Bat Count! - Can you help with ... requests for help with batty events? - Details of the bat group events coming up soon. - A reminder about membership renewal. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group.
Recent bat walks and counts – 2Aug23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Reports on recent bat events in Castle Cary and Wiveliscombe - Can you help with ... requests for help with batty events? - Details of the bat group events coming up soon. - Bat Workers Forum 2023 – Bookings Now Open. - Pete Guest Award 2023 – Voting - The latest edition of the BCT Bat Group Bulletin includes news of the Nature 2030 campaign and a call for volunteers for the Helpline. - A reminder about membership renewal. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group.
Wildlife protection is not enshrined in law – 30Jun23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - Bat conservation is in danger! An urgent plea for help, write to your MP today! - Can you help with ... requests to the bat group for support with batty events. - Our thanks to ... Lush store in Taunton. - Details of the bat group events coming up soon. - The latest edition of the BCT Bat Group Bulletin - A reminder about membership renewal. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group.
A bumper set of batty event reports – 2Jun23
In this bat group newsletter, we have: - A bumper set of reports from all the batty events held recently. - Details of the bat group events coming up soon. - The latest edition of the Bat Group bulletin includes news of the publication of the latest NBMP report, and news of the EU retained law bill. - Welcome to our new Lifetime members of the Bat Group
Lots of Bat group events coming up – 28Feb23
In this February bat group newsletter, we have: - We're coming out of hibernation, lots of events coming up. - Rescheduled to 18th March, an online talk on Greater Horseshoes in Somerset. - The latest bat group bulletin, - Come along to our AGM – Sat 22nd April at Otherly Village hall and Zoom - We still need you on the bat group committee! The Secretary role is currently vacant
NBMP hibernation surveys, and the group is nominated for an Award – 21Dec22
In this message we have: - Information on NBMP hibernation surveys happening this winter - Exciting news; the bat group was nominated for an award! - An update on the national database of bat ring numbers - The last seasonal roundup from the Bats in Churches project - The latest December bat group bulletin which includes policy updates following the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15)
Bat Boxes and #Defend Nature – 31Oct22
In this message we have: - An update on the recent Bat Box checks - Can you help us ... with bat boxes? - More on the urgent request for help from the Wildlife Trust & BCT - #DefendNature - The latest bat group bulletin
Bat box checks are back – 30Sept22
In this message we have: 1/ We are back to doing regular bat box checks. Come along to possibly see some bats 2/ Reports on recent events, bat walks and box checks 3/ Final update this year on our new community project the Big Bat Count. 4/ A request from the BCT for feedback on their new strategy 5/ The latest Bat Group Bulletin includes the update on breathable roofing membranes, and a survey request from the IUCN on Field hygiene best practices for fieldwork with bats.
Reply from James Heappey MP re Habitats Regulations – 20Sept22
The group received the following reply from James Heappey MP to our email about the weakening of the protection under the Habitats Regulations.