Dorset Bat Group
Daubenton's Bat © Nick Tomlinson.
Welcome to the Dorset Bat Group
We are volunteers with a shared passion - we all love bats! Our role is one of helping record and protect the bats of Dorset. We do this by carrying out surveys, roost visits, engaging with the public - anything that will help raise awareness of the bats around us and the need for their protection. We are a membership organisation are always looking for like-minded people to help us care for bats in Dorset.
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Pipistrelle Bat by Amy Lewis
Natterer's Bats by Nick Tomlinson
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Daubenton's Bat © Nick Tomlinson.
Long eared bats © Nigel Brooks
Bat Boxes on nature reserve in Dorset © Steve Masters
Dorset Bats in the Belfry Project
As part of Open Air Labatories Network, Dorset Bat Group have initiated a new project called Dorset Bats in the Belfry,
Training
Are you interested in training to become a roost visitor? Dorset Bat Group provide the opportunity for training and experience. For more information, please email bats@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk, with the word 'Training' in the subject box. Download our training documents below.
About Bats
In the UK we have 18 species of bat, 17 of which breed. Dorset is an exceptional county for bats, having all 17 breeding species present. We've gathered more information about bat species in the download below. There's also maps to show you where bats have been recorded in Dorset.
Contact and Links
Found a bat? Contact East Dorset Bat Rescue and Rehabilitation or the Bat Conservation Trust.
Contact us:
Dorset Bat Group
C/O Dorset Wildlife Trust
Brooklands Farm
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7AA
Telephone: 01305 264620
Email: sheiladyason2007@yahoo.co.uk
Newsletter editor & training coordinator: George Lee (geobdg@gmail.com)
Treasurer: Steve Masters (smasters@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk)
Dorset Bat Group Events
Wed 6th February - Talk by Colin Morris
Wednesday 6th February 2019 7.30pm - Join us for a talk with Colin Morris at DWT Headquaters, Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, DT2 7AA.
Wed 6th March - Talk by Lisa Worledge
Wednesday 6th March 2019 7.30pm - Join us for a talk by Lisa Worledge on Bat Evolution at DWT Headquaters, Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, DT2 7AA.
Wed 10th April - AGM, Raffle & talk by Matt Clarke
Wednesday 10th April 2019 7.30pm - Join us for our AGM, raffle, social and talk by Matt Clarke at DWT Headquaters, Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, DT2 7AA.
Become a Bat Group Member
Please complete the subscription form below. You will be then taken to the DWT online shop, where you can purchase your annual membership online.
Subscriptions are: £8 per annum. Please note there is no extra charge for additional people at the same address.