Vincent Wildlife Trust is celebrating 50 Years of Innovative Mammal Conservation and is a charity working across Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe to safeguard threatened mammals. Account monitored Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm.https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mjzqcgkahc2n#NationalMammalWeek! Share your sightings of pine martens with the National Pine Marten Monitoring Programme. All sightings contribute to Marten Map, which tracks pine marten recovery across Britain. Visit pinemartens.uk for more info and to Report a Sighting. #TheNationalLotteryHeritageFund21 Apr 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzqcgkahc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mjz5qu7yuc2v#MammalWeek VWT’s NaB Barbastelle Project will team up with Lee Gwyther (Grounded Trees & Ecology) on 2 June at Pengelli National Nature Reserve to show how to adapt trees for natural roost sites for barbastelles. Information ➡️ bit.ly/4eB6sKF. Project supported by #TheNationalLotteryHeritageFund.21 Apr 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz5qu7yuc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mjo6ldln4227#batappreciationday – VWT supports bats using evidence-based conservation to create a variety of roosts for bats with safe places to raise young, hibernate and help to connect isolated populations. A network of existing and new roosts is vital for supporting bats. Find out more at vwt.org.uk17 Apr 2026 05:22 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjo6ldln4227https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mjjgun5ogc2yNew blog! #MartensOnTheMove volunteer Laura from the Scottish Borders waited nearly a year for activity – then captured 30 brilliant pine marten videos! From cautious first visits to cosy winter naps, this is a rare glimpse into woodland life. Read more bit.ly/4tMjidx #NationalLotteryHeritageFund15 Apr 2026 08:07 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjgun5ogc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mj2mv244pc2zLast week volunteers installed 34 specially designed bat boxes as part of our @naturambyth.bsky.social Barbastelle Bat Project. Woodland roosting options improved ✅ Monitoring planned to check if anyone has moved in ✅ Thank you to our volunteers, landowners and #NationalLotteryHeritageFunds09 Apr 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2mv244pc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3miynkmcvs22iPine marten or stoat?🐾They can look similar, especially if you only capture a fleeting glimpse, or haven't seen them before! We collect pine marten sightings data to monitor their recovering distribution. Submit a pine marten sighting: arcg.is/L1fG0 to put your marten on our Marten Map!08 Apr 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3miynkmcvs22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3miji3dq5w22vThe #MartensOnTheMove team led a training session for a great group of #volunteers from @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social on best ways to use trail cameras and record sightings for #NationalPineMartenMonitoringProgramme. Find out more here bit.ly/4dvQn8R #TheNationalLotteryHeritageFund02 Apr 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3miji3dq5w22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mij5ln5ll22oWe’re delighted to welcome Prof Rosie Hails as VWT Trustee. Rosie is Nature, Land+Evidence Director at @nationaltrust.org.uk and will be VWT’s Chair of Trustees in Dec. We look forward to working with Rosie as VWT continues to develop evidence-based solutions for mammal conservation. bit.ly/41H6FUX02 Apr 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij5ln5ll22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mignpyj5kc2rWe had a fab day at one of our bat reserves in Wales, which is home to around 500 lesser horseshoe bats. With the help of our fantastic #volunteers, we carried out maintenance tasks, pruned fruit trees and planted 24 new trees to provide more cover and bring in insects for the bats to feed on!01 Apr 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mignpyj5kc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mi4sv2fdps2eWe’re having a great time at this year’s Mammal Society Conference presenting a poster on VWT’s most recent #NationalPolecatSurvey. We will be analysing all the data from the survey and publishing a final report later this year. Watch this space. @mammalsociety.bsky.social28 Mar 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4sv2fdps2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mht4vzjnyc2eSounds like a great time to collaborate for the bats of Ireland! [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Mar 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mht4vzjnyc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mhqjpdruds26Don’t miss this year’s @batconservation.bsky.social #WoodlandSymposium (25 Mar) and keynote talk by VWT’s Bat Programme Manager, Daniel Hargreaves bit.ly/3Pis6ci Among other topics, Daniel will discuss VWT's woodland bat projects, including the National Barbastelle and Bechstein’s project with BCT.23 Mar 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqjpdruds26https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mhicfdtl2s23Bringing science and art together in the work to conserve one of Ireland's rarest bat species — the lesser horseshoe bat — at the 11th Irish Bat Conference this weekend. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2026 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhicfdtl2s23https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mhggw6gh4k2lLove nature? Don't miss VWT and #GreaterHorseshoeBats on @Channel 5's #LoveNature series tonight at 6pm. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhggw6gh4k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mhg2qkjwys24We’re excited to be part of @Channel 5’s #LoveNature series tonight at 6pm in collaboration with @HoneyBeeTV. Don’t miss this episode with VWT’s Carys Peotto, Senior Bat Conservation Officer, talking about our work to conserve greater horseshoe bats.19 Mar 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhg2qkjwys24https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mhb6jy3cqk2gWant to share your work on mustelids? We're hosting the 36th European Mustelid Colloquium in collaboration with @mripas.bsky.social and Białowieża Ecology Conference. Register and find out more: https://www.vwt.org.uk/36th-european-mustelid-colloquium17 Mar 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhb6jy3cqk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mgplemstns24Thank you so much to Rowie for being a fab Comms+Engagement Officer for VWT's #MartensOnTheMove project and helping to communicate and engage groups on its achievements for pine martens and people so far. We would like to wish her all the best in her next adventures. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund10 Mar 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgplemstns24https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mgjvnqzlb224For #IWD2026 we highlight a few of VWT’s team, which works to conserve mammals in Britain+Ireland. [Clockwise from top left] Jenny, Landscape for Lesser Project Officer; Carys, Senior Bat Conservation Officer; Cathy, Barbastelle Conservation Officer @NaB; Marina, Senior Bat Conservation Officer.08 Mar 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgjvnqzlb224https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3meobxev4hs2fNew blog! Have you ever wondered how we choose the right tree for a pine marten den box? It’s trickier than you’d think! VWT’s Carnivore Conservation Officer discusses what to look for when picking the perfect tree. Full blog here bit.ly/4048b2H #MartensOnTheMove #NationalLotteryHeritageFund12 Feb 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3meobxev4hs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3melqm5f77s27#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience — Volunteers with VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove Team working together to make a difference for pine martens and wildlife conservation. #TheNationalLotteryHeritageFund11 Feb 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3melqm5f77s27https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3melcuyd2fk2pDownload this latest report highlighting key potential corridors and barriers affecting #lesserhorseshoebats in Ireland along with practical actions for this rare species. www.vincentwildlife.ie/resources #batconservationireland, @atu-ie.bsky.social, #NativeWoodlandTrust, @vwtireland.bsky.social11 Feb 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3melcuyd2fk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3melc5dekbs2pDon't miss this chance to hear VWT Ireland's Mammal Programme Manager talk about our conservation work! @vwtireland.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Feb 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3melc5dekbs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3me2dzwrqk22bBlog newydd! Rowie Burcham Swyddog Cyfathrebu ac Ymgysylltu #BelaodArGrwydr, yn myfyrio ar 2025 a'r hyn y mae'r tîm wedi'i gyflawni i'w gwneud yn flwyddyn lwyddiannus i warchod bele’r coed. Blog llawn yma bit.ly/3M5GYtg #CronfaTreftadaeth04 Feb 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2dzwrqk22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3me2dvxzetc2bNew blog! #MartensOnTheMove Communications and Engagement Officer, Rowie Burcham, reflects on 2025 and the accomplishments the team has achieved to make it a successful year for pine marten conservation. Full blog here bit.ly/4ab9QIu #NationalLotteryHeritageFund04 Feb 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2dvxzetc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mdcp2jd2nc2tDon't miss the deadline to be a Trustee for VWT! For more info and to apply, visit www.vwt.co.uk/vacancies Photo: ©Robert Cruickshanks26 Jan 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdcp2jd2nc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mcey56bhjs2tAs part of our #NationalLotteryHeritageFund projects — #MartensOnTheMove and @naturambyth.bsky.social — we’re celebrating pine martens and barbastelles as wildlife #HeritageTreasures and working with local communities and groups to ensure these rare mammals can thrive once again in parts of Britain.14 Jan 2026 11:36 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcey56bhjs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mcaahgrcok23Don’t miss this last chance to apply for the post of Communications and Engagement Officer for VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove project — deadline 12noon on Thurs 15 Jan. Visit www.vwt.org.uk/vacancies to find out more and apply to help pine martens thrive once again in Britain. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund12 Jan 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcaahgrcok23https://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mbyw4tdje22oThank you to all who sent in polecat sightings during our fourth National Polecat Survey 2024-2025! Also a huge thank you to vols who collected samples from dead animals for use in genetic and dietary research. Any polecat sightings from 2024 or 2025 can still be sent in arcg.is/1TXqHC09 Jan 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyw4tdje22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mbwcl54n2c2mCafodd un o wirfoddolwyr #BelaodArGrwydr anrheg hyfryd ar ddydd Nadolig pan recordiwyd bele yn defnyddio teclyn bwydo yng Nghanolfan Fonitro Brechfa. Cafodd y teclyn bwydo ei osod ym mis Tachwedd a dyma'r tro cyntaf i'r gwirfoddolwr ddal bele ar gamera! #CronfaTreftadaeth08 Jan 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwcl54n2c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/vincentwt.bsky.social/post/3mbwcjdumzk2mOne of #MartensOnTheMove volunteers had a lovely surprise on Christmas Day when they recorded a pine marten visiting their feeder in our Brechfa Monitoring Hub. The feeder was put up in November and this is the first time the volunteer has recorded a marten! #NationalLotteryHeritageFund08 Jan 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:d2gscmfqnsbbglbxlaqwp7cs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwcjdumzk2m