Taunton is our county-town and is a town that still retains a rural, easy-going charm, lying in a natural valley between the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon Hills. The town has retained a diverse array of wildlife despite continued growth, and although habitat connectivity throughout and around the town is quite limited, sites within Taunton still count rarer species like kingfisher, barn owls, dormice, water voles, otters, and bats amongst the wildlife contingent.

The aim of the Bat Watch Taunton is to enthuse everyone about wildlife mapping and the fascinating world of bats, and to monitor changes in both the variety of bat species and the number of bats, that we have across Somerset.

Thank you page for the Frog and Toad Spawn Count 2024

Our local projects by area, whether that by levels and moors, coastal, Mendip Hills or Taunton.

A conservation group who meet weekly to carry out work to maintain and enhance habitat formation on the meadow in Taunton town centre.

Join Team Wilder and run for wildlife this November at the Moonlit Meadow Run, organised by Channel Events. Part of the 'Dark Skies' night running series, the 5k or 10k night run takes you through Longrun Meadow in Taunton. Secure your place today.