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Dr Lucy Rogers @lucyrogers.bsky.social · 2d

Please do pass on to your contacts and if you are interested we'd be pleased to hear from you

Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 2d

VWT is looking for a highly motivated person with proven leadership qualities, experience in charity governance and strong existing networks in the environment sector to lead its Board of Trustees and work in partnership with the CEO. More info + to apply by 21 Nov 2025, visit vwt.org.uk/vacancies

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 20d

Polecats are often seen as road casualties at this time of year. If you see a polecat please report it to our National Polecat Survey by following this link to our online form:
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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 19d

This summer, not only has #MartensOnTheMove been busy launching the new Pine Marten Havens, but the team has also been attending events across its Strategic Recovery Areas. This includes the Peebles Nature Festival, Hay Festival, Galloway Country Fair and Monmouth Pride. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 15d

Fantastic to see that Kerry's #lesserhorseshoe bats will have more places to roost in VWT's bat reserves.

vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · 15d

Brilliant session with our amazing Kerry volunteers! Together we crafted ~30 roosting pots and boards for lesser horseshoe bats.

Terracotta pots + wool wood boards coated in lime mortar = perfect textured nooks for bats to cling to (modern materials are too smooth!)

More info: tinyurl.com/yk82edb7

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 12d

Join #MartensOnTheMove and #ShropshireMammalGroup for an introduction to pine marten monitoring. You will gain conservation monitoring skills, such as identifying pine marten field signs and using motion sensitive cameras. Book here bit.ly/466YWCS #NationalLotteryHeritageFund (2/2)

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 12d

Join #MartensOnTheMove to learn pine marten den box installation — includes a half-day talk (7 Oct) and 2.5 days of practical training. Learn how to choose the right tree and safely install a den box. You do not need to attend all 3 days. Book here bit.ly/3KmKNc7 #NationalLotteryHeritageFund (1/2)

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 6d

Sounds like you had a great time with Manx Bat Group. #lesserhorseshoebats

vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · 7d

With an increasing number of acoustic records of lesser horseshoe bats on the Isle of Man, VWT’s Ireland Mammal Programme Manager, Kate, joined the Manx Bat Group for site visits and delivered a sold-out talk.

Huge thanks to everyone who came along to learn more about this fascinating species!
#Bat

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 5d

Announcement!
We're organising the next European Mustelid Colloquium in partnership with @mripas.bsky.social and the Białowieża Ecology Conference

Join the mailing list: eepurl.com/ga-5z9
#36EMC

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 5d

New blog! #MartensOnTheMove Project Manager, Dr Stephanie Johnstone, discusses what a ‘Pine Marten Haven’ is, the recent Haven launches and how these sites will benefit pine martens and people. Read the full blog here bit.ly/3Wg4mWi #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

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Dr Lucy Rogers @lucyrogers.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to our trustee @salliebailey.bsky.social for her @britishecologicalsociety.org fellowship!

Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 22d

Huge congrats to our joint Vice Chair of Trustees, Prof Sallie Bailey, for her @britishecologicalsociety.org Fellowship. Chief Scientist at @naturalengland.bsky.social, Sallie works to ensure that science and evidence are at the heart of action for nature recovery. Well done Sallie! bit.ly/42yctku

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 26d

We had a great time at the Bat Conference with a packed programme of talks+workshops, including two VWT workshops. It was also good to see the new Lesser Horseshoe Bat Conservation Handbook available from @nhbs.bsky.social. Huge thanks to @batconservation.bsky.social for another great conference.

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yesterday, VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove celebrated its final Pine Marten Haven launch, this time in Wentwood Forest, Monmouthshire, Wales with #CoedCadw and #NaturalResourcesWales! The new Wildlife Hide was officially opened followed by guided walks for visitors to the site #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

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vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · Aug 23

Stop three on our lesser horseshoe #bat tour brought us to the beautiful Dromore Woods. We were treated to wonderful encounters with horseshoe bats, lively soprano pipistrelles, and Daubenton’s skimming the water at dusk. Huge thanks again to NPWS staff and all who joined us!

#HeritageWeek2025

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vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · Aug 23

Stop 4 of our lesser horseshoe #Bat tour drew a fantastic crowd at Curraghchase!
We had amazing Leisler’s activity before the horseshoes showed up, plus pips & Daubenton’s along the lake edge.

Huge thanks to all who joined and to Limerick Biodiversity Officer for the support!

#HeritageWeek2025

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vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · Aug 23

Stop five of our lesser horseshoe #bat tour took us to Killarney’s Fossa Way. We didn’t just see and hear horseshoe bats, five other species showed up too!

Big thanks to everyone who came along and supported the event, including VWT staff visiting from Wales!

#HeritageWeek2025

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vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our sixth and final stop on the lesser horseshoe #bat tour was Glengarriff. Lots of activity from soprano & common pipistrelles, including a territorial male common pip, patrolling the river!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined, NPWS ranger Mary Coleman, and VWT staff from Wales.
#HeritageWeek2025

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vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Six counties, six lesser horseshoe bat events, one fab #HeritageWeek2025 journey where 140 people joined Kate McAney along the way. Most saw + heard #lesserhorseshoebats for the first time! Huge thanks to NPWS, local biodiversity officers, The Heritage Council and all who came out to celebrate bats!

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · Aug 29

Great News — Big Give's pledge deadline has been extended! You now have until Sun 7 Sept to make a pledge to make a difference for threatened bat species through this year’s #BigGiveChristmasChallenge. To qualify, pledges must be at least £100 and made by 23:00 on 7 Sept 2025 bit.ly/4lsoheO

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · Aug 30

We’re so excited to celebrate #29thInternationalBatNight with the launch of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat Conservation Handbook (2nd edition) — sharing knowledge and info for effective evidence-based conservation to help this rare species survive and thrive. Available soon from @nhbs.bsky.social

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · Aug 29

We can’t wait to launch #MartensOnTheMove’s final Pine Marten Haven on Sat 6 Sept at Wentwood, near Newport, south Wales, with #CoedCadw + #NaturalResourcesWales — join us for an afternoon guided walk. Find out more about the new sites and book a walk here bit.ly/47SzOAW #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · Sep 3

What a fantastic turnout for this year's #HeritageWeek2025 marathon batathon!

vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Six counties, six lesser horseshoe bat events, one fab #HeritageWeek2025 journey where 140 people joined Kate McAney along the way. Most saw + heard #lesserhorseshoebats for the first time! Huge thanks to NPWS, local biodiversity officers, The Heritage Council and all who came out to celebrate bats!

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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · Sep 3

It’s #NationalPineMartenDay! VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove Haven sites celebrate all things pine marten with new hides, engaging info boards + life-sized pine marten silhouettes hiding in the forest waiting to be spotted! Find out more + plan your trip here www.pinemartens.uk #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · Aug 22

🦇 **UPDATE - DEADLINE EXTENSION**

Applications for our Finance Manager vacancy have been extended! Deadline is now 9am, 29 August.

This is a permanent, full-time role.

More information and how to apply: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...

Finance Manager - Jobs / Contracts - Bat Conservation Trust

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 9AM 29TH AUGUSTPermanent, Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)Salary: £37,000-£41,000

www.bats.org.uk

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Dr Lucy Rogers @lucyrogers.bsky.social · Aug 22

A lovely day out and a chance to meet @vincentwt.bsky.social #MartensOnTheMove team!

Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · Aug 21

On Sat 6 Sept, VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove is launching the Welsh Pine Marten Haven with #CoedCadw #WoodlandTrust and #NaturalResourcesWales at Wentwood Forest. Join us for a free guided walk and visit to the new wildlife hide. Find out more and book bit.ly/4eGflkh #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

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Dr Lucy Rogers @lucyrogers.bsky.social · Aug 21

Do join @vwtireland.bsky.social for a bat walk #HeritageWeek2025

vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · Aug 20

Stop two on our lesser horseshoe #bat tour: the stunning oak woodlands of Garryland. Huge thanks to participants, NPWS staff, horseshoe bats & pips for joining us!

#HeritageWeek2025

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