Vincent Wildlife Trust
@vincentwt.bsky.social
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.
Would you like to be VWT’s next Chair of Trustees and work with a fantastic team of dedicated Trustees? For more info and to apply, visit www.vwt.org.uk/vacancies
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Would you like to be VWT’s next Chair of Trustees and work with a fantastic team of dedicated Trustees? For more info and to apply, visit www.vwt.org.uk/vacancies
A huge thank you to Simon King @uktwitcher.bsky.social for helping us to launch VWT’s Impact Report at the fab @royalsociety.org venue today + to our speakers + to our guests who joined us. We’re excited to make even more impact over the next 50 years with more partnerships to make a difference.
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A huge thank you to Simon King @uktwitcher.bsky.social for helping us to launch VWT’s Impact Report at the fab @royalsociety.org venue today + to our speakers + to our guests who joined us. We’re excited to make even more impact over the next 50 years with more partnerships to make a difference.
#MartensOnTheMove had a fantastic time in the Tweed Valley training vols in pine marten den box installation. The vols gained hands-on experience picking the right tree for a den box, the safety procedures required and the roles needed for a successful installation. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#MartensOnTheMove had a fantastic time in the Tweed Valley training vols in pine marten den box installation. The vols gained hands-on experience picking the right tree for a den box, the safety procedures required and the roles needed for a successful installation. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
Last week, we hosted our 2nd Pinecone Bat Making event at Colby Woodland Garden – just in time for Halloween! Delivered as part of VWT's #NaturAmByth Barbastelle Project, children got crafty while learning about some of our rarest UK bat species and we saw some fantastic batty creations on the day!
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Last week, we hosted our 2nd Pinecone Bat Making event at Colby Woodland Garden – just in time for Halloween! Delivered as part of VWT's #NaturAmByth Barbastelle Project, children got crafty while learning about some of our rarest UK bat species and we saw some fantastic batty creations on the day!
#BatWeek Ireland’s first Species Action Plan (SAP) for #lesserhorseshoebats (2022–2026) marks a major step in protecting this species. The plan, a collaboration between National Parks and Wildlife Service and @vwtireland.bsky.social, is based on research and lays out actions to restore the species.
October 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
#BatWeek Ireland’s first Species Action Plan (SAP) for #lesserhorseshoebats (2022–2026) marks a major step in protecting this species. The plan, a collaboration between National Parks and Wildlife Service and @vwtireland.bsky.social, is based on research and lays out actions to restore the species.
#BatWeek Vols have used acoustic surveys to gain info on barbastelle maternity colonies for VWT's @naturambyth.bsky.social Barbastelle Project in Pembs. We have collected 1,500+ barbastelle recordings from almost 2million sound files! We’ve also put up 27 bat boxes and made roost features in trees.
October 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#BatWeek Vols have used acoustic surveys to gain info on barbastelle maternity colonies for VWT's @naturambyth.bsky.social Barbastelle Project in Pembs. We have collected 1,500+ barbastelle recordings from almost 2million sound files! We’ve also put up 27 bat boxes and made roost features in trees.
New blog! Den Box Host, Dr Karen Blackport, shares her story of making space for nature and becoming a pine marten den box host for the #MartensOnTheMove project. Read the full blog here bit.ly/3Wi6mgV #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
October 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
New blog! Den Box Host, Dr Karen Blackport, shares her story of making space for nature and becoming a pine marten den box host for the #MartensOnTheMove project. Read the full blog here bit.ly/3Wi6mgV #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
#BatWeek Volunteers hugely support VWT’s work to have an impact in conserving priority bat species. This support includes monitoring, creating, recording, surveying, collecting, installing and maintaining. Thank you to everyone who has joined a volunteering activity. Together we make a difference.
October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#BatWeek Volunteers hugely support VWT’s work to have an impact in conserving priority bat species. This support includes monitoring, creating, recording, surveying, collecting, installing and maintaining. Thank you to everyone who has joined a volunteering activity. Together we make a difference.
Huge thank you to @iolowilliams.bsky.social for taking time to support with our 50 Years video in collaboration with Singularity Films — thank you for helping us to make a difference for threatened mammals in Britian and Ireland.
October 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Huge thank you to @iolowilliams.bsky.social for taking time to support with our 50 Years video in collaboration with Singularity Films — thank you for helping us to make a difference for threatened mammals in Britian and Ireland.
Join @georgierose.bsky.social and the rest of the terrific team of dedicated Trustees helping to make a difference to threatened mammals in Britain and Ireland.
Fab opportunity to lead VWT's Board of Trustees and help to continue its wonderful work. It's a brilliant organisation that quietly works in background to do huge things - like bringing pine martens back to England and Wales. Please share and let me know if you'd like a chat (I'm a current Trustee).
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
October 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join @georgierose.bsky.social and the rest of the terrific team of dedicated Trustees helping to make a difference to threatened mammals in Britain and Ireland.
On Saturday, #MartensOnTheMove took part in Newport EcoFest – hosted by the Newport City Council Climate Change Team. We talked with local residents about the project and work we are doing in Monmouthshire and the surrounding area to support the recovery of pine martens. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
October 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
On Saturday, #MartensOnTheMove took part in Newport EcoFest – hosted by the Newport City Council Climate Change Team. We talked with local residents about the project and work we are doing in Monmouthshire and the surrounding area to support the recovery of pine martens. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
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
October 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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
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
October 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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
Announcement!
We're organising the next European Mustelid Colloquium in partnership with @mripas.bsky.social and the Białowieża Ecology Conference
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#36EMC
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
October 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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
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
Sounds like you had a great time with Manx Bat Group. #lesserhorseshoebats
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
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to learn more about this fascinating species!
#Bat
October 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Sounds like you had a great time with Manx Bat Group. #lesserhorseshoebats
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)
September 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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)
Fantastic to see that Kerry's #lesserhorseshoe bats will have more places to roost in VWT's bat reserves.
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
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
September 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Fantastic to see that Kerry's #lesserhorseshoe bats will have more places to roost in VWT's bat reserves.
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
September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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
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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September 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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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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
September 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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
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.
September 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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.
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
September 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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
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
September 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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
What a fantastic turnout for this year's #HeritageWeek2025 marathon batathon!
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!
September 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
What a fantastic turnout for this year's #HeritageWeek2025 marathon batathon!
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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
August 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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