In this message we have: - The most recent Bat Group Buletin from the BCT - News that a coronavirus related to the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans has been found in UK horseshoe bats - A request for help from BBC Wildlife Magazine on UK vagrant bats
Category: SBG Newsletter
Wadbury bat house, EBLV-1 update – 30Oct 21
In this message we have: - An update on the Wadbury Bat House - News of two EBVL positive bat cases in Somerset - The latest Bat group Bulletin
The return of the bat walk – 26th Sept 21
In this message we have: Reports from several bat walks that have been led by members this month. An update on the Mendip bat swarming project. Vincent Wildlife Trust are asking for bat group help at Shapwick Heath next week. A request for help with the BCT Volunteer Bat Care Helpline. The latest bat group … Continue reading The return of the bat walk – 26th Sept 21
Latest SBG update – 9th Sept 21
In this message we have: - The latest bat group bulletin - A new milestone for SBG membership - A reminder of the status of SBG events, and our strategies to protect bats
Updated guidance for bat groups, Bat workers forum – 22Aug21
In this message we have: - The latest updated guidance for bat groups from the BCT. - The risk level of Bat events in Somerset - Details of the Bat workers forum - The last chance to vote for Edward and Helen for the Pete Guest award.
Upcoming bat group events, Vote for Edward and Helen – 8Aug21
In this message we have: - Please vote for Edward and Helen Wells in the Pete Guest Award 2021 - The latest Bat Group Bulletin, which includes a opportunity to present Somersets bats to the world! - News of some bat group events restarting, including public walks at Wells Moat and Glastonbury Museum.
Bechstein’s radio tracking and latest bat group bulletin – 30June21
In this message we have: - A update on Bechstein’s radio tracking in Somerset - The latest Bat Group bulletin which includes an update on guidance for Bat carers, but not for bat groups yet
We need your help – Greater Horseshoe radio tracking and Bat events
In this message we have: - A request for help from UWE with Greater Horseshoe radio tracking in Somerset. - Could you help out your Bat group by leading some Bat Walks? - Details of changes to the National Bat Helpline
SBG news 29May21
In this message we have news of: - A delay to the updated guidance to bat groups - A reminder that NE licensed bat workers need to return their annual report soon - Vacancies on the BCT Board of Trustees - An update below on 2021 membership renewals. - The latest BCT Bat group Bulletin, which includes details of the annual NBMP report
AGM 2021 minutes, Membership renewals and latest BCT bulletin
In this message we have: Details of our recent Zoom AGM, including the minutes An update below on 2021 membership renewals. The latest BCT Bat group Bulletin, which includes news that updated guidance for Bat Groups from the IUCN and BCT, may be with us as early as May.