I've done worse #watervole trap rounds! This was this mornings' view from the boat.

I’m seeing a lot of anger and disappointment in badger circles today that the badger cull is ending, but not ending fast enough. Apologies for the long thread 🧵, but tet me explain why I think the news is the best it could be 1/25

We don't always pick up wildcats on our camera traps, sometimes we pick up other species having fun too 😻 Check out this video of some stoats enjoying the summer ⬇

@Perdixwildlife please let me know if you want additional testers for your mink raft water vole exclusion devices - I could put 6 or so to very good use! 🤞😀

#Mink are on the move! This time of year mink are winding up their breeding, with individuals moving around to find new territories. Help stop them in their tracks by adding #MinkRafts to the @MappMink Download the app free: https://t.co/hY0PAXR1if

#FarmWildlife_spotlight_species 31: Water Vole. Ratty is threatened in the UK primarily because of predation by introduced American Mink, but also by pollution and eutrophication of watercourses and habitat degradation🧵

Water voles have suffered one of the largest declines of any mammal in Britain, losing 90% of the population due to: 📉habitat loss and degradation 🌊predation by American Mink but there is hope, as the dream of a mink-free Britain is now more realistic than ever

Non-native #invasivespecies are a threat to biodiversity. As part of Invasive Non-native Species Week, we take a look at invasive American mink and the plight of Britain’s water voles. 👉 https://t.co/2mjCBuM9kE

For 2024 #InvasiveSpeciesWeek we are shining a light on the American mink - an invasive predatory mammal established in the wild in Britain. To start us off - what are #Americanmink and how did they get here?

So, why are #AmericanMink a problem? Mink are an introduced species which have become established in the wild in Britain. Our native wildlife has not evolved alongside them and some animals are very vulnerable to predation. One of the species most affected is the #watervole. 1/3

We’re ending #NationalMammalWeek with an essential webinar for anyone in #ecology or #conservation - & indeed anyone with an interest in protecting & restoring the natural world. An amazing panel, & completely free. Join us at 6pm tonight. #MammalWeek #Nature @RewildingB @wwf_uk

Excited to take part on a @Mammal_Society panel on Sunday incl. w/ @gow_derek & @SpiresEcology as part of #NationalMammalWeek! Register to join online 👉 https://t.co/9BzODcoEBE

It’s #NationalMammalWeek 🐾To celebrate, I’m teaming up with the @Mammal_Society for a wonderfully nerdy virtual pub quiz on Friday evening! Here is the link to sign up: https://t.co/6mrypjErIj. Hope to see you there🐬

It's #NationalMammalWeek, and I'll be taking part in a panel discussion on The future of mammal science and communication on Sunday evening, 6-7pm. Grab your ticket to join our discussions here: https://t.co/tNWFq56ykP.

Amazing footage of a #mink investigating #watervole borrows (marked by flags), clearly demonstrating how easily a mink can access water voles and predate an entire colony with ease. Footage courtesy of Environment Agency FBG West Dorset.

That warm fuzzy glow when your #mink raft captures a #watervole!

A 'Species of the Month' on the characterful #watervole - https://t.co/UNaptcQleE The #GWCT has been involved in many areas of conservation relating to this species, from reintroduction projects to extensive research into the management of American Mink. 📸 Jenny Hibbert

They say patience is a virtue..! We finally managed to capture some Water Vole footage! How cute! Please help with our water vole recovery project by recording sightings (or field signs) of these lovely mammals to us directly at info@lrwt.org.uk or via https://t.co/LeWajv8H1t

Is anyone doing #minkcontrol around #Wareham or the Purbecks? Or do you know of anyone who might be? If so, please could you ping me a DM? Thanks!

Today, some of our members took part in training with the @RiverThameCT, learning how to set up mink rafts, which will be deployed as part of ongoing monitoring for the Water Vole Recovery Project. Check them out for more information!