50 and still counting..... In just 9 months the Shropshire Mammal Group has welcomed it's 50th member after 5 more joined at the group's first AGM on 25th January 2010.
The group has been set up to further the study of mammals in Shropshire and promote appropriate conservation measures. Most meetings of the group will be outdoor field visits and survey events but some indoor meetings are also scheduled.
Further meetings will be advertised here and field meetings will appear on the 'Events' map.
Due to a cancellation there is now at least one place still available
You can also register as a reserve.
Sunday 14th March 2010
Swan Hill (Crickheath) mine visit with bats
11.00am trip time around 3hrs
Members only - booking essential (meeting point will then be provided)
Contact Mike Worsfold / Eileen Bowen
01961 831450 / 07715 509902
More information see December 2009 Newsletter
Small Mammals - Field Research Training
Saturday 20th March 2010
Venue – Preston Montford Field Studies Centre, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury
Led by Simon Poulton, Shropshire Mammal Group
And Pete Lambert, Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Schedule
Arrive 9am – Tea and coffee
9.30am – Welcome and introductory session
9.45am – Checking the traps and introduction to fieldcraft.
11.15am – Tea and cake
11.30am – National Small Mammal Monitoring Scheme (NSMMS) – Simon Poulton.
12.15 noons – Wrekin Forest Small Mammal Survey – Pete Lambert
Time for home - 1pm.
Places free but limited to 20
To book your place and further details please contact Simon Poulton on 01746 763018 or Pete Lambert on 01743 284285 or email petel@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk by no later than 17th March, thanks.
Individual membership of the group is only £5 per annum renewable in January (memberships started after 1st October will include the next calendar year). If you are interested in mammals this is the best way to find out more.
Corporate membership is also available at £25 per annum.
Click HERE for a membership form.
The group can be contacted at: shropshiremammalgroup@googlemail.com
Members of the committee are provided below. Click the name to email.
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Alan Reid
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Secretary
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Membership Secretary
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Dan Wrench
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County Mammal Recorder
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Treasurer
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Pauline Mackintosh
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Chairman
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Records of Mammals
John Mackintosh would welcome records of mammals you may have seen in Shropshire. Have you seen a Hare recently? Or perhaps a Stoat has crossed your path. These are very useful records and help build up a picture of where these animals are found in Shropshire and if their numbers are declining or on the increase.
You can use the 'Make a species record' form on this web site or email John direct. Remember to provide a minimum of:
Who - The name of the person who saw it and if someone else identified it, include their name.
What - The type of animal you have seen
Where - The name, and ideally the grid reference of the place you saw it (you can find a grid reference from the maps on this web site by zooming to where you saw the mammal then clicking on the map - it will start with either SJ or SO in Shropshire)
When - The date you saw it