EARLIER in the year Frome Town Council and the Wild Bunch with support from volunteers had a very successful bat count, recording a whopping 102 bats and nine species at sites across Frome – and now it’s time to do it again!
They are seeking volunteers of all ages to take part again in a community bat count, in various locations across the town. Somerset Bat Group will be on hand to lend out equipment and show you how to use it so no past experience is necessary, just book your place and come to the Town Hall ready to be out later in the evening spotting bats!
Jo Morris from Frome Town Council said, “We are able to borrow the equipment from Somerset Bat Group, to listen to the bats which will help us confirm their ID, and then upload on iNaturalist, FTC’s Community Wildlife Mapping Platform. We were thrilled to get 102 observations last time and look forward to equalling that this time.”
Book your slot by Friday 11th August and Frome Town Council resilience officer Jo Morris will be in touch with arrangements. To book a slot visit: http://bit.ly/summerbatcount
To find out how to be part of the community wildlife mapping project go to https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/wild-about-frome/
