Warks Mammal Group
@warksmammalgroup.bsky.social
Warwickshire Mammal Group is a voluntary organisation concerned with surveying, raising awareness and the conservation of wild mammals in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. #mammals #warwickshire https://warksmammalgroup.wixsite.com/warks-mammal-group
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Beavers boost bats: Through habitat complexity and prey availability, beavers foster bat richness, activity, and feeding activity. 🦫
Read the full paper here: buff.ly/iVXQjl3
Image by @vmoser.bsky.social
Read the full paper here: buff.ly/iVXQjl3
Image by @vmoser.bsky.social
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September 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Beavers boost bats: Through habitat complexity and prey availability, beavers foster bat richness, activity, and feeding activity. 🦫
Read the full paper here: buff.ly/iVXQjl3
Image by @vmoser.bsky.social
Read the full paper here: buff.ly/iVXQjl3
Image by @vmoser.bsky.social
So beautiful 😻
Fox cub exploring my mum’s back garden. One of several successful litters this fox mum has raised. @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social #FoxOfTheDay
November 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
So beautiful 😻
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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To get the most accurate picture of #hedgehog numbers across #Britain, we’re working with hundreds of trail cameras through our pioneering #NationalHedgehogMonitoringProgramme. We now need your help spotting hedgehogs and other wildlife in the recent camera images!
November 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
To get the most accurate picture of #hedgehog numbers across #Britain, we’re working with hundreds of trail cameras through our pioneering #NationalHedgehogMonitoringProgramme. We now need your help spotting hedgehogs and other wildlife in the recent camera images!
Interested in learning more about Hazel dormice? www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/protec...
Protecting the adorable hazel dormouse - 11/12/2025 19:00:00
Uncover the fascinating world of hazel dormice at this online talk with CRT Conservation Officer Ruth Moss. Learn about their ecology, habitats, threats and how we are helping to protect them on our f...
www.thecrt.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Interested in learning more about Hazel dormice? www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/protec...
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Some November Otter action at #LadywalkNR. Leaving and entering the reserve. Several records so far this month. @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Some November Otter action at #LadywalkNR. Leaving and entering the reserve. Several records so far this month. @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
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🏅Competition time! 📣 Help us spot hedgehogs in our camera images and you could win a @naturespy.bsky.social camera! The more images you classify between now and 31st December, the more entries into the prize draw.
Find out more 👇
www.hedgehogstreet.org/nhmp-spotting-competition
Find out more 👇
www.hedgehogstreet.org/nhmp-spotting-competition
NHMP spotting competition - Hedgehog Street
Counting hogs We’re using a combination of camera traps, AI and citizen science to monitor hedgehogs in our National Hedgehog […]
www.hedgehogstreet.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🏅Competition time! 📣 Help us spot hedgehogs in our camera images and you could win a @naturespy.bsky.social camera! The more images you classify between now and 31st December, the more entries into the prize draw.
Find out more 👇
www.hedgehogstreet.org/nhmp-spotting-competition
Find out more 👇
www.hedgehogstreet.org/nhmp-spotting-competition
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The first seal pups of 2025 have arrived on the Farne Islands!
Around 3,000 pups are expected to be born this winter. Thanks to your support, our rangers are able to monitor their numbers to help us understand and protect this important population.
Photo: Ranger Beth using a long lens
Around 3,000 pups are expected to be born this winter. Thanks to your support, our rangers are able to monitor their numbers to help us understand and protect this important population.
Photo: Ranger Beth using a long lens
November 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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🚨🐭 Breaking: Rare hazel dormouse population discovered in West Sussex woodland
A team of volunteers has found a previously unrecorded population of the endangered hazel dormouse in a woodland near Lindfield, West Sussex.
A team of volunteers has found a previously unrecorded population of the endangered hazel dormouse in a woodland near Lindfield, West Sussex.
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚨🐭 Breaking: Rare hazel dormouse population discovered in West Sussex woodland
A team of volunteers has found a previously unrecorded population of the endangered hazel dormouse in a woodland near Lindfield, West Sussex.
A team of volunteers has found a previously unrecorded population of the endangered hazel dormouse in a woodland near Lindfield, West Sussex.
This Saturday we braved the weather and were out surveying for Harvest Mouse Nests! 12 keen searches turned up to look for the nests at Sun Rising burial ground in Tysoe. Lots of nice long grass but sadly no nests were found this time. #survey #nests #harvestmouse @mammalsociety.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This Saturday we braved the weather and were out surveying for Harvest Mouse Nests! 12 keen searches turned up to look for the nests at Sun Rising burial ground in Tysoe. Lots of nice long grass but sadly no nests were found this time. #survey #nests #harvestmouse @mammalsociety.bsky.social
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@warksmammalgroup.bsky.social weren't the only ones looking for signs of life in the grasslands of the Natural Burial ground at Tysoe today!
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
@warksmammalgroup.bsky.social weren't the only ones looking for signs of life in the grasslands of the Natural Burial ground at Tysoe today!
We will be going ahead with the #HarvestMouse survey at Tysoe on Saturday. The forecast is light rain so please wear waterproofs. Gloves will also be handy for searching through wet grass! If you are planning on joining us and haven't signed up via the Eventbrite link please do.
See you there ☔🐁
See you there ☔🐁
Its Harvest Mouse survey time! Our next one is on Sat 15th Nov 10am, Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground, near Tysoe CV35 ODG (Grid ref: SP 35186 46014, /// usages.oath.muted). Free event. #survey #mammals #mouse #nest Please sign up via Eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../harvest-....
www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../harvest-....
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We will be going ahead with the #HarvestMouse survey at Tysoe on Saturday. The forecast is light rain so please wear waterproofs. Gloves will also be handy for searching through wet grass! If you are planning on joining us and haven't signed up via the Eventbrite link please do.
See you there ☔🐁
See you there ☔🐁
Interested in making your garden more Wildlife friendly? Highlights include:
-Mammals in Your Garden — Why They Need Help
-General Principles of Wildlife Gardening
-Species Deep Dive: Hedgehogs in the Garden
-Man-Made / Artificial Structures for Mammals
#mammals #gardening Nov 19 from 4pm to 6:30pm
-Mammals in Your Garden — Why They Need Help
-General Principles of Wildlife Gardening
-Species Deep Dive: Hedgehogs in the Garden
-Man-Made / Artificial Structures for Mammals
#mammals #gardening Nov 19 from 4pm to 6:30pm
Wildlife Gardening Mini Symposium
Interested in wildlife gardening? Join us to learn practical tips on how you can help mammals in your own garden - no experience needed!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Interested in making your garden more Wildlife friendly? Highlights include:
-Mammals in Your Garden — Why They Need Help
-General Principles of Wildlife Gardening
-Species Deep Dive: Hedgehogs in the Garden
-Man-Made / Artificial Structures for Mammals
#mammals #gardening Nov 19 from 4pm to 6:30pm
-Mammals in Your Garden — Why They Need Help
-General Principles of Wildlife Gardening
-Species Deep Dive: Hedgehogs in the Garden
-Man-Made / Artificial Structures for Mammals
#mammals #gardening Nov 19 from 4pm to 6:30pm
Recent news on Otter pups rescued at Compton Verney 🦦Great to hear The Otter Trust has helped after a fallen tree reviewed a hot with 3 baby otters 🦦🦦🦦 #otters @mammalsociety.bsky.social www.comptonverney.org.uk/news/otterpu...
Otterly Adorable! | Compton Verney
With 120 acres of art, nature, and creativity Compton Verney is an extraordinary place to visit; inspiration and imagination, outside and in.
www.comptonverney.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Recent news on Otter pups rescued at Compton Verney 🦦Great to hear The Otter Trust has helped after a fallen tree reviewed a hot with 3 baby otters 🦦🦦🦦 #otters @mammalsociety.bsky.social www.comptonverney.org.uk/news/otterpu...
Our Annual General Meeting is at 7pm Wed 29th Oct at The Barn, Brandon Marsh (Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW).
We will give an update of events ran & our future plans. It’s your chance to have your say, or just to find out a bit more. All welcome! No need to book! #event #warwickshire
We will give an update of events ran & our future plans. It’s your chance to have your say, or just to find out a bit more. All welcome! No need to book! #event #warwickshire
October 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A reminder - this is this coming Wednesday! 😊
Our Annual General Meeting is at 7pm Wed 29th Oct at The Barn, Brandon Marsh (Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW).
We will give an update of events ran & our future plans. It’s your chance to have your say, or just to find out a bit more. All welcome! No need to book! #event #warwickshire
We will give an update of events ran & our future plans. It’s your chance to have your say, or just to find out a bit more. All welcome! No need to book! #event #warwickshire
October 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A reminder - this is this coming Wednesday! 😊
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Rutting season is beginning and the bucks are bellowing.
Can you caption this photo?
Can you caption this photo?
October 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Rutting season is beginning and the bucks are bellowing.
Can you caption this photo?
Can you caption this photo?
Its Harvest Mouse survey time! Our next one is on Sat 15th Nov 10am, Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground, near Tysoe CV35 ODG (Grid ref: SP 35186 46014, /// usages.oath.muted). Free event. #survey #mammals #mouse #nest Please sign up via Eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../harvest-....
www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../harvest-....
October 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Its Harvest Mouse survey time! Our next one is on Sat 15th Nov 10am, Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground, near Tysoe CV35 ODG (Grid ref: SP 35186 46014, /// usages.oath.muted). Free event. #survey #mammals #mouse #nest Please sign up via Eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../harvest-....
www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../harvest-....
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We have skull from the Dead Zoo for this week's Friday mystery object. Any idea what might be?
Friday mystery object #524
For this week's mystery object, I have a skull from the collections of the Dead Zoo to test your identification skills: I look forward to hearing what you think it might be. Have fun with it!
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October 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We have skull from the Dead Zoo for this week's Friday mystery object. Any idea what might be?
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Visited the amazing @sheprethwpark.bsky.social #hedgehog #hospital - and then wrote about one of the major threats these gorgeous animals face - especially at this time of year - bonfires … have a read … open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Visited the amazing @sheprethwpark.bsky.social #hedgehog #hospital - and then wrote about one of the major threats these gorgeous animals face - especially at this time of year - bonfires … have a read … open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social
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🌟 We’re recruiting our next cohort of Youth Ambassadors! 🌟
Starting November 2025, we’re looking for 16–18-year-olds passionate about wildlife to join the Youth Ambassador Programme 🦡🦔🦊
🗓 Applications close: 19th October 2025
👉 Apply now and start your journey via mammal.org.uk/youth-ambass...
Starting November 2025, we’re looking for 16–18-year-olds passionate about wildlife to join the Youth Ambassador Programme 🦡🦔🦊
🗓 Applications close: 19th October 2025
👉 Apply now and start your journey via mammal.org.uk/youth-ambass...
October 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌟 We’re recruiting our next cohort of Youth Ambassadors! 🌟
Starting November 2025, we’re looking for 16–18-year-olds passionate about wildlife to join the Youth Ambassador Programme 🦡🦔🦊
🗓 Applications close: 19th October 2025
👉 Apply now and start your journey via mammal.org.uk/youth-ambass...
Starting November 2025, we’re looking for 16–18-year-olds passionate about wildlife to join the Youth Ambassador Programme 🦡🦔🦊
🗓 Applications close: 19th October 2025
👉 Apply now and start your journey via mammal.org.uk/youth-ambass...
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✨ October 19th is a special day - it's National Harvest Mouse Day! 🐭
To participate in our National Harvest Mouse Survey, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
Photo credit: Phil Orris
#harvestmouse #mice #mammals #cuteanimals #wildlife #britishwildlife #environment #nature
To participate in our National Harvest Mouse Survey, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
Photo credit: Phil Orris
#harvestmouse #mice #mammals #cuteanimals #wildlife #britishwildlife #environment #nature
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
✨ October 19th is a special day - it's National Harvest Mouse Day! 🐭
To participate in our National Harvest Mouse Survey, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
Photo credit: Phil Orris
#harvestmouse #mice #mammals #cuteanimals #wildlife #britishwildlife #environment #nature
To participate in our National Harvest Mouse Survey, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
Photo credit: Phil Orris
#harvestmouse #mice #mammals #cuteanimals #wildlife #britishwildlife #environment #nature
Our Annual General Meeting is at 7pm Wed 29th Oct at The Barn, Brandon Marsh (Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW).
We will give an update of events ran & our future plans. It’s your chance to have your say, or just to find out a bit more. All welcome! No need to book! #event #warwickshire
We will give an update of events ran & our future plans. It’s your chance to have your say, or just to find out a bit more. All welcome! No need to book! #event #warwickshire
October 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Our Annual General Meeting is at 7pm Wed 29th Oct at The Barn, Brandon Marsh (Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW).
We will give an update of events ran & our future plans. It’s your chance to have your say, or just to find out a bit more. All welcome! No need to book! #event #warwickshire
We will give an update of events ran & our future plans. It’s your chance to have your say, or just to find out a bit more. All welcome! No need to book! #event #warwickshire
A recent harvest mouse survey at Warwick Uni campus was a great success with 14 people coming along to search for nests. 9 were found & a partial nest also discovered. This is great news for our 1st survey at this location😀🐀 #survey #nests #harvest @mammalsociety.bsky.social @warwickuni.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A recent harvest mouse survey at Warwick Uni campus was a great success with 14 people coming along to search for nests. 9 were found & a partial nest also discovered. This is great news for our 1st survey at this location😀🐀 #survey #nests #harvest @mammalsociety.bsky.social @warwickuni.bsky.social