Dr Lucy Rogers
@lucyrogers.bsky.social
CEO of Vincent Wildlife Trust, a charity working to conserve threatened mammals across Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe through evidence-led conservation work
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Dr Lucy Rogers
@lucyrogers.bsky.social
· Jan 13
With our first #Bluesky post we are celebrating VWT's 50th anniversary! Join us during 2025 for events, walks, talks, webinars and a new website launch as we celebrate past achievements and future plans to increase our impact in conserving threatened mammals in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe.
2025 is a significant year for @vincentwt.bsky.social Follow our 50th year as we celebrate past achievements and hopes for the future
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In partnership with local authorities in West Ireland, we’ve completed our 8th modelling study to identify potential safe corridors for #lesserhorseshoebats to fly between roosts+ feeding areas. Part of the 1st #SpeciesActionPlan in Ireland for the species, we hope it will help safeguard its future.
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
In partnership with local authorities in West Ireland, we’ve completed our 8th modelling study to identify potential safe corridors for #lesserhorseshoebats to fly between roosts+ feeding areas. Part of the 1st #SpeciesActionPlan in Ireland for the species, we hope it will help safeguard its future.
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As part of its 50th Anniversary, VWT has launched its '50 Years' Impact Report. As well as a look back over the past 50 years, this report looks forward to the work that still needs to be done to make a difference for threatened mammals in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe. ➡️ bit.ly/3LzSOLG
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As part of its 50th Anniversary, VWT has launched its '50 Years' Impact Report. As well as a look back over the past 50 years, this report looks forward to the work that still needs to be done to make a difference for threatened mammals in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe. ➡️ bit.ly/3LzSOLG
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One of the most impactful conservation charities you've never heard of. Their handprints are all over huge UK nature successes such as otter recovery, pine marten reintroduction to England and Wales, and recovery of rare bat species. I'm so proud to be a trustee for this brilliant organisation.
As part of its 50th Anniversary, VWT has launched its '50 Years' Impact Report. As well as a look back over the past 50 years, this report looks forward to the work that still needs to be done to make a difference for threatened mammals in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe. ➡️ bit.ly/3LzSOLG
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
One of the most impactful conservation charities you've never heard of. Their handprints are all over huge UK nature successes such as otter recovery, pine marten reintroduction to England and Wales, and recovery of rare bat species. I'm so proud to be a trustee for this brilliant organisation.
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Thank you @georgierose.bsky.social and the fab team of dedicated Trustees for your support.
One of the most impactful conservation charities you've never heard of. Their handprints are all over huge UK nature successes such as otter recovery, pine marten reintroduction to England and Wales, and recovery of rare bat species. I'm so proud to be a trustee for this brilliant organisation.
As part of its 50th Anniversary, VWT has launched its '50 Years' Impact Report. As well as a look back over the past 50 years, this report looks forward to the work that still needs to be done to make a difference for threatened mammals in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe. ➡️ bit.ly/3LzSOLG
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Thank you @georgierose.bsky.social and the fab team of dedicated Trustees for your support.
Conservation can really make a difference for threatened mammals. @vincentwt.bsky.social is celebrating all that has been achieved over the past 50 years and looking forward to ambitious plans for the future
We’re celebrating 50 Years of working with partners to make an impact for threatened mammals in Britian, Ireland+mainland Europe — and we’re looking forward to future partnerships that make a difference. Huge thanks to @iolowilliams.bsky.social + @SingularityFilms for this fab video. bit.ly/47OtYjT
VWT 50 Years of making an impact for threatened mammals
VWT is celebrating 50 years of working to conserve threatened mammals in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe... but also is looking ahead to the work still needed.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Conservation can really make a difference for threatened mammals. @vincentwt.bsky.social is celebrating all that has been achieved over the past 50 years and looking forward to ambitious plans for the future
Do get in touch if you are interested in joining the @vincentwt.bsky.social Board as our new Chair
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 2:18 PM
Do get in touch if you are interested in joining the @vincentwt.bsky.social Board as our new Chair
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#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
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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.
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#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.
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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
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#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.
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#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.
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If you are interested in joining VWT as Chair of trustees, please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you! visit vwt.org.uk/vacancies
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 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
If you are interested in joining VWT as Chair of trustees, please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you! visit vwt.org.uk/vacancies
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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
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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
If you are interested in joining VWT as Chair of trustees, please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you! visit vwt.org.uk/vacancies
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 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
If you are interested in joining VWT as Chair of trustees, please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you! visit vwt.org.uk/vacancies
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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.
Such a privilege to be working with @iolowilliams.bsky.social and Singularity Films to make our 50 year video!
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 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Such a privilege to be working with @iolowilliams.bsky.social and Singularity Films to make our 50 year video!
Please do pass on to your contacts and if you are interested we'd be pleased to hear from you
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 3:13 PM
Please do pass on to your contacts and if you are interested we'd be pleased to hear from you
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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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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
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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.
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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)
September 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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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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)
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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