The Devon Mammal Group was formed in 1999 by a keen group of like-minded people all with an interest in furthering the conservation of mammals within the county and further afield.
The group organises an extensive programme of events throughout the county including training on mammal tracking, talks about on-going and potential mammal projects both locally and nationally. We also organise regular European trips and a topical symposium with national experts in regular attendance.
We have members throughout the county regularly reporting mammal sightings and observations through a discussion forum. By becoming a member of the group you will be helping further the conservation and understanding of mammals in Devon and have access to a wide range of expertise.
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Sunday 26 October 2008, 7:15am The Exmoor Deer Walk
The Exmoor Deer Walk will be led by Richard Eales, Ranger for Exmoor National Park Authority. Maximum group size 15 people, so booking is essential. Walking boots and waterproofs essential and bring binoculars if you have them.
Up to 3 hour event. Meet at Molland Moor Gate (NGR SS 835298) at 07.15 am (yes, an early start!). Please book at least three days in advance with Emma Herrera on 01392 495722.
Devon Mammal Group is an organisation run by its members for its members with a current membership of over 100 people.
Membership is very reasonable at £5 per person which is renewed annually. For your membership fee you will receive a Welcome Pack containing the current events programme plus 3 newsletters per year, reduced or free access to events, plus the opportunity to attend events not advertised on the web-site. If you are interested in joining please use our online membership form.
Look out for Hazel nuts opened by Dormice this season...
Military sonar was being used prior to the Cornwall mass dolphin stranding. Posted on : Saturday 27 September 2008, 9:35am
Responding to a Freedom of Information Request from WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and other groups the Ministry of Defence has confirmed that military sonar was being used during the South Coast Naval Exercises until the day of the stranding. Up to 31 milita...read more
Fishing fears over Beaver return Posted on : Saturday 27 September 2008, 9:27am
Ministers are facing demands to halt new trial introductions of the European beaver in Scotland.
The Scottish Government has given the go-ahead for up to four beaver families to be released in Argyll next year. Under the scheme, the beavers will be captured in Norw...read more
Mysteries of 'bat discos' probed Posted on : Thursday 11 September 2008, 8:42am
Bat watchers are preparing for a seasonal phenomenon which sees large numbers of the mammals swarm at the entrances to caves and tunnels.
Bat watchers are preparing for a seasonal phenomenon which sees large numbers of the mammals swarm at the entrances to caves an...read more
The Devon Mammal Group is a registered Charity – No 1110056
