The group runs many surveys, talks, training and events throughout the year. Scroll down to see our full list of our upcoming events, and see this page for our guidelines for field hygiene during the groups bat work.
Alternatively, click the links below if you would like to see what we have been up to in the past!
2027
NATIONAL BAT MONITORING PROGRAM (NBMP)
For many years, lots of group members have collected and contributed data to these national monitoring programs run by the BCT. Each survey site is allocated to a volunteer, and in many cases, they need lots of help. Hence there any many opportunities to learn more while doing your bit to help bat conservation.
The surveys happen at the same time every year, so watch out for the emails and Facebook messages nearer the time for details of when, where and who the lead contact is.
NBMP WINTER HIBERNATION COUNTS – Jan & Feb ’27
Many licenced bat workers carry out surveys of hibernation sites in January and February each year, although these can be extended from December to March.
They often need assistance or are willing to take others along.
- Keep an eye on our Facebook group for requests for help from Surveyors
- More details about the hibernation survey on the BCTs website
- Find results of previous years surveys on our website
Sat 3rd April ’27 – Heal – Bat Detector Workshop
A private workshop for Heal rewilding near Witham Friary. However depending on the numbers taking part from Heal, there may be spaces available to Bat Group members. Email us to be added to the waiting list.
- 10AM to 1PM and possibly 2 to 5 PM if demand
Sat 17th April – 2027 Bat Group Annual meeting
We will hold our 2027 annual meeting in Othery Village Hall, central Somerset. Come along and get involved!
- Sat 17th April 2027 @ 2PM
- Othery Village Hall, Fore Street, Othery, Somerset TA7 0QU
- Google Map link – OS map link
Agenda and pre-meeting notes are published here.
If there is anything you would like to raise at the meeting, or you would like to send your apologies, please email us: somersetbatgroup@gmail.com
Tues 18th May 2027 – Axevale Big Bat Count
An event for Axevale Climate Action, near Axebridge. Help from bat group members would be very welcome, contact us if you can help.
Sunset is 20:59, so meet at 8:30PM for the briefing. Count starts at 9:15, ends at 10:15PM.
Weds 25th August 2027 – Barton St. David Big Bat Count
An event for a community group in the village. Help from bat group members would be very welcome, contact us if you can help.
Sunset is at 20:13, so we would meet at 7:45 for the briefing, count starts at 8:30 and ends at 9:30PM.