#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.uk

New 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 #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

Last 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 #NationalLotteryHeritageFunds

Pine 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!

The #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

#TheNationalLotteryHeritageFund

We’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/41H6FUX

We 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!

We’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.social

Sounds like a great time to collaborate for the bats of Ireland!

Don’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.

Bringing 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.

Love nature? Don't miss VWT and #GreaterHorseshoeBats on @Channel 5's #LoveNature series tonight at 6pm.

We’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.

Want 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:
www.vwt.org.uk/36th-europea...

Thank 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. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

For #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.

New 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 #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience — Volunteers with VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove Team working together to make a difference for pine martens and wildlife conservation. #TheNationalLotteryHeritageFund

Download 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.social

Don't miss this chance to hear VWT Ireland's Mammal Programme Manager talk about our conservation work! @vwtireland.bsky.social

Blog 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 #CronfaTreftadaeth

New 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 #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

Don't miss the deadline to be a Trustee for VWT! For more info and to apply, visit www.vwt.co.uk/vacancies
Photo: ©Robert Cruickshanks

As 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.

Don’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. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

Thank 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/1TXqHC

Cafodd 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! #CronfaTreftadaeth

One 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! #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

New Trustee opportunity! If you have finance or investment management skills and would like to join our dedicated team of Trustees to support wildlife conservation in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe, please visit www.vwt.org.uk/vacancies to find out more and to apply.

Could the #NewYear bring you a #NewJob? Do you love to share good news about wildlife conservation. Visit www.vwt.org.uk/vacancies to find out more about two exciting posts with VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove project, funded by #NationalLotteryHeritageFund. Application deadline — 12noon, 15 January 2026.