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Book on the Bird Table: Wilder Journeys

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Our latest Book on the Bird Table is Wilder Journeys: True Stories of Nature, Adventure and Connection, edited by Laurie King and Miriam Lancewood. Published by Watkins, the book taps into the growing need to reconnect with nature and become more at one with the land and planet we are all a part of. The … Read more

Book on the Bird Table: from Coast & Cove

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The latest Book on the Bird Table is from Coast & Cove: An artist’s year in paint and pen by Anna Koska, published by Pavilion Books. Written as a series of journal entries through the seasons, Anna Koska guides us thoughtfully through the year at her new home on the Devon coast.

The Wonders of Nature proves to be the perfect follow-up

  Following on from the best-selling An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, author and wildlife journalist Ben Hoare brings us The Wonders of Nature, a beautifully illustrated compendium that, alongside a selection of amazing animals, features plants, rocks, minerals and microorganisms. The hardback book features wonderful designs, photography and imagery to draw children into a world of fascinating facts. … Read more

Celebrate the arrival of spring by contributing to a nationwide nature diary

Today (Wednesday 20 March) marks the official arrival of spring. It is also a chance for wildlife lovers across the UK to add their entries to the first ever crowd-sourced nature diary to celebrate the fact. The digital diary – a project by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), researchers at Land Lines, the … Read more

An interview with…Simon King

We interview Simon King about his new book, Nature Watch. Known to millions as a presenter of the BBC’s Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Big Cat Diary, he is one of the world’s leading experts in field-craft, wildlife watching and wildlife photography. Simon has worked as a natural history filmmaker for almost 30 years, on TV programmes … Read more