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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

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Bringing wildlife back to Warwickshire, Coventry & Solihull and restoring 60+ wild spaces. Be part of the movement > warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 4h
Our sightings board tells us what's been spotted at Brandon Marsh. Shoveler, wigeon, snipe, peregrine falcon, hobby, sparrowhawk, marsh harrier, cormorants, great white egret, little egret, heron, and the classic kingfishers! 💚 warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/BrandonMarsh
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Oh, to be a sleeping dormouse! 💤 If food is scarce outside of hibernation season, they can save energy by dropping their body temperature & going into a state of 'torpor'. Dormice can spend three-quarters of the year 'asleep' Learn more: ow.ly/rsaU50ZSJIU 📸 Mark Hamblin/2020VISION
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Megan shares her experience of volunteering 🐹 She completed bumblebee surveys, otter surveys, invasive species removals, and water quality testing with the Sherbourne Valley Project.💚 Read the full blog ow.ly/Lwkp50ZSzjJ
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Vacancy | Catering Assistant | Zero Hour Contract We are looking for someone to join our catering team. You'll be welcoming visitors to the café at the Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, being a friendly face to our regular and new customers. 🍵 To learn more and apply now: ow.ly/mHX150ZSKcu
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
To brighten your Monday morning, here is the next instalment of funny photos! 😇 Although these trail cams were set up to monitor hedgehog activity, they've captured an array of comical & impressive shots of other British wildlife in action 📸 Part five Vote for your fav 🙌 ow.ly/LlX150ZQUAS
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Don't take our word for it! One of our visitors to Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve posted this wonderful review on Google 🥰 By joining Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, you become part of 30,000 members who also believe in a wilder future for people & nature. 🙌 warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/join
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A white magpie was spotted by Anna Wright, our Wilder Communities Manager, in her local park 🤯 Having only seen black & white magpies, she found out that this magpie has a condition called Leucism that reduces the melanin pigment in its' feathers.) 🪶 ow.ly/rEMR50ZRvOw 📸Anna Wright
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Let's introduce our 5 neighbouring Wildlife Trusts: 🦎Beds, Cambs & Northants 🌳Herts & Middlesex 🦌Berks, Bucks & Oxon 🏙️London ☀️ Surrey When you are a member of Warwickshire, you can visit other Trusts' nature reserves with our membership*. This is reciprocal access. ow.ly/ecoa50ZQUwr 🗺️
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This carpet of colour on marshes, heaths, and moors are sphagnum mosses. 🌱 There are over 30 species in the UK, from red and pink, to orange and green, species range in colour but all play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs. To learn more ow.ly/O9KB50ZQUav 📸 Mark Hamblin/2020VISION
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Last weekend, our Sherbourne Valley Project team celebrated the fifth & final River Festival 🥳 We welcomed nearly 3,000 people with 19 stalls and countless performances, crafts, activities, and talks. ow.ly/L2Q350ZQGkU
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today, we celebrate the autumnal equinox 🍂 Do you want to learn how to spot an ancient woodland this autumn? 🌳 Visit our blog to find out what to look out for: www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/spot-ancient-woodland-during-your-autumn-walk 📸 Ben Porter
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Vote now for your favourite trail camera photo 2026 😋 From the best black & white pic to the funniest, have your say on the best photos! This vote opens on Thursday 17th September. This vote closes on Thursday 8th October. www.surveymonkey.com/r/TrailCameraVote
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
One of our visitors to Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve posted this wonderful review on Google 🥰 We love to hear how visiting our nature reserves brings you joy & happy memories, while also helping nature to recover and secure wild spaces for wildlife to thrive. 🦋 www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We set out practical solutions to in a new Green Paper 🌳Create more parks and gardens 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Support communities to buy and improve local land 🐦‍⬛Ensure nature spaces are properly maintained 🏘️Build new homes that work with nature, not against it. and more... ow.ly/aFXp50ZOItM
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This weekend is the final celebration of River Festival Coventry by Sherbourne Valley Project 📅Sat 19th & Sun 20th September ⏲️11am to 4pm (both days) 📍Charterhouse Coventry, CV1 2JR 💚 Free entry More details & full programme: sherbournevalley.co.uk/post/river-festival-coventry-autumn-2026
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Have fun this Friday & vote for your fav ones😆 Get colleagues and friends involved Although these trail cameras were set up to monitor hedgehog activity, they've captured an array of comical & impressive shots of other British wildlife in action 📸 Pt.4 four www.surveymonkey.com/r/TrailCameraVote
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We have a new magnet in our gift shop at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve 🎊 Kingfishers love swooping over the pools here and they are frequently spotted by visitors. One of our regular visitors & photographers, Dave Mount, took this amazing photo 💚 ow.ly/jIJf50ZOnX2 📸 Dave Mount
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Reading the common name for species can bring up a range of emotions: fear, delight, and absolute bewilderment. Like, what is a treecreeper?👀 Every species is given (1) a common name for everyday and (2) a Latin, scientific two-part name. Brandon Marsh sighting board: ow.ly/CaIb50ZNr2U
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The pied wagtail is a familiar bird across town and countryside. Its black-and-white markings and long, wagging tail make it easy to identify as it hops across the road or lawn. 🖤 Visiting our Species Explorer to learn more: ow.ly/C5Se50ZMsFr 📸 @LoganWalkerWildlife
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Adults living with any long term health condition in South Warwickshire, we are offering FREE sessions exploring how nature supports wellbeing. ⏲️ 10:30am-12:30pm 📍The Ken Kennett Centre, CV37 0DA 📆 Every Wednesday ow.ly/CAQ350ZLXLn 📸 WKWT & person with walker - Trai Anfield
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We are celebrating the award of £18,441 to support farmers across Warwickshire in taking practical action for nature, biodiversity and climate resilience, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund 🎊 Read the full news article: ow.ly/qWBT50ZMu0l The National Lottery Community Fund
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our GenWild Committee & Team Wilder staff attended Eco Fest recently in the Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa 🌍 Rhiann, GenWild Biodiversity Lead, commented how "it was hopeful to hear peoples idea's and care for nature." 🐞 To find out about Wilder Community Organising ow.ly/zu7F50ZLY9U
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
2 days to go until the big race! 🤩 As part of a special Wildlife Wave, the founders of The WOLF RUN are taking on ambitious obstacles like the landslide, mudsucker, and bridge jump to raise money for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. 🏃 Sign up to run or donate! ow.ly/60Tp50ZHKEU 📸 Wolf Run
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
You all loved part one & two, so get ready for more! Although these trail cameras were set up to monitor hedgehog activity, they've captured an array of comical and impressive shots of other British wildlife in action 📸 Part three Which one is your favourite?
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We've hit 75% of our fundraising target for the Wilder Waters Appeal! 🎊 Thanks to 470+ supporters, we will create wilder riverbanks, remove invasive species, improve water quality and make more space for creatures like otters, toads, lapwings and water voles. 🩵 Donate now ow.ly/RYzp50ZKCwB
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Chris from Opticron will be at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve to provide expert advice and demonstrations with Opticron's range of binoculars and scopes. No pre-booking is required - just come along! Visit our event page to find out more: ow.ly/U3qm50ZKi7n
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
What bird is perching in this painted mural? As part of our Dunsmore Living Landscape Project, this mural was created by Brink Contemporary Arts. Visit our Brandon Marsh nature reserve to see the mural for yourself www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Like this cygnet and swan duo, new beginnings can be joyful! 🦢 But they can also feel a bit daunting and scary too As the academic year begins, we wish all those going to school, an apprenticeship, or university a wonderful time. 🏫 Choose fresh air. Choose the Wild Life. 🦔 📸 Jalex Photography
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Vacancy | Natural Capital Assessment Partnership Manager | Full time (35 hrs) One week left to apply! Closes on Thursday 10th September You can find out more about the role and how to apply here: ow.ly/2acY50ZARwH 📸 Marcus Wehrle
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
2,687 students brought closer to nature across 76 schools. 👩‍🎓 A day out with us provides an unforgettable learning experience for children from nursery school up to sixth form college. Turn your curriculum wild: www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Vacancy | Assistant HR Officer | Full time - Maternity Cover One week left to apply! We are looking for an Assistant HR Officer to support HR service across Warwickshire Wildlife Trust & Middlemarch. Applications close Monday 7 September 2026 ow.ly/xPlA50ZG3eq 📸Evie and Tom photography
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Look at this four year time lapse of Bubbenhall Wood and Meadow 📸 Bubbenhall Meadow is former agricultural land, quarried for sand and gravel. Discover more about our woodland work 🌳 www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
What is the bird flying in this painted mural? 🎨 As part of our Dunsmore Living Landscape Project, this mural was created by Brink Contemporary Arts and is located in our car park at Brandon Marsh nature reserve. www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Stuck with ideas for the last couple of summer holiday activities? 🌳 Get your little ones out and about in nature to enjoy the final days of summer 2026. We're open 9.30am - 4.30pm every weekday and 10am - 4pm on weekends. Find us on Brandon Lane, CV3 3GW with free parking for visitors. 🔍
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Although mainly nocturnal, the little owl can be spotted in the day hunting invertebrates (especially worms), small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and small birds. To learn more about little owls: ow.ly/kJNl50ZAxhf 📸 Simon Watts Wild Presentations
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
10 relationships developed with local MPs across our patch, highlighting constituents concerns for nature To find out who your local MP is and to contact them about your wildlife story: www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Vacancy | Assistant HR Officer | Full time - Maternity Cover We are looking for an Assistant HR Officer to deliver HR service across Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. 📋 Applications close Monday 7 September ow.ly/BZw950ZG3aA 📸Evie and Tom photography
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Vacancy | Natural Capital Assessment Partnership Manager | Full time (35 hrs) Closes on Thursday 10th September You can find out more about the role and how to apply here: ow.ly/2acY50ZARwH 📸 Marcus Wehrle
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New stock alert 🎊 We've got new bookmarks in our gift shop at Brandon Marsh nature reserve - the perfect placeholder for a book lover 📖 Made from recycled leather and available in 4 colours £4.50 Check out our visitor centre ow.ly/sN2W50ZAZeZ
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
126,000 metres of hedgerow managed for wildlife, thanks to our agriculture team supporting farmers across the county to access funding To read more about our sustainable farm groups and to join your local: www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
As the name suggests, this shieldbug can often be found on juniper trees. The juniper shieldbug is a bright green insect with distinctive, reddish-pink markings. To find out more about these insects, visit our Species Explorer:https://ow.ly/fNOg50ZAzkW 📸 Frank Porch
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
37,407 volunteering hours recorded in 2025, with an equivalent value of £553,624. We are thankful to our volunteers who do an immense amount of work for the Trust. Check out our volunteer profiles to see which role suits you: www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The wasp spider is a great mimic of the flying insect! To learn about the wasp spider, visit our Species Explorer: www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u… 📸 Simon Watts, Wild Presentations
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Have a wild summer at Brandon! 🌞 We've got lots for you to do over the summer break, with a collection of free outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. We're open 9.30am - 4.30pm every weekday and 10am - 4pm on weekends. Find us on Brandon Lane, CV3 3GW with free parking for visitors.
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Vacancy | Grazing Development Manager | Full time (35 hrs) There is one week left to apply for this job role! We are looking for someone to lead on the development and implementation of the Trust's Grazing Strategy 🐄 Job advert: ow.ly/ZLph50ZuIeg
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
33,915 trees planted on farmland through the 'Free Trees for Farmers' scheme Our agricultural advice team have been working hard with over 150 farmers in our three Sustainable Farm Groups. www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
📢Brandon Lane is now open as usual📢 The roadworks seem to have finished early and Brandon Lane is open for access as usual. We look forward to seeing you at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve! 📷 John Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is a small oasis where wildlife can feed, shelter, and keep cool! 🏝️ Ponds are essential habitat for wildlife living near farmland and urban areas. That's why we helped restore this old farmland pond. ow.ly/bTQv50ZxoV0 The project was not funded by the current Wilder Waters Appeal.
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
70,000 messages were sent from Wildlife Trust supporters in 2025, asking the Government to protect nature through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 📩 Be part of #TeamWilder and help nature to recover by taking one small action today. www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.u…
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Vacancy | Natural Capital Assessment Partnership Manager | Full time (35 hrs) We are looking for someone to managing the Natural Capital Assessment Partnership (NCAP) Closes on Thursday 10th September Find out more about the role and how to apply here: ow.ly/2acY50ZARwH 📸 Marcus Wehrle
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