Suffolk Naturalists’ Society

Studying and recording Suffolk’s wildlife since 1929.

Whether you’re spotting your first species or writing your hundredth recorder’s report, there’s a place for you in the SNS.

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The Suffolk Bat Atlas

The new county bat atlas brings together years of recording by SNS members, the Suffolk Bat Group, and partner organisations. Explore distribution maps and species accounts for all thirteen bat species recorded in Suffolk.

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SNS Events

Sunday, 20th September
SNS Field Meeting: Alder Carr Farm, Needham Market

Saturday, 10th October
SNS/NNNS Joint Conference 2026: Recording for Nature Recovery – how biological recording will benefit wildlife in crisis: Diss Corn Hall:

Wednesday, 4th November
Autumn Members’ Meeting: Crowfield Village Hall

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Suffolk Natural History

Volume 61 of the SNS annual transactions is now available. This year’s issue covers beetles, bugs, dragonflies, bumblebees, moths, butterflies, plants, and more – with papers, recorder reports, and notes from across the county.

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Header images: Yellowhammer, Emberiza citronella © Steve Roach, Volucella bombylans and Sarcoscypha austriaca © Paul Kitchener

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