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This festive season, why not consider giving a gift that will also support your local wildlife. Wildlife populations in the UK are facing serious threats and many species are in decline, however there are ways in which we can protect and help at-risk species by creating havens for wildlife in our own gardens. At NHBS … Continue reading “Gift Ideas That Support Wildlife”
Pelagic Publishing was founded in 2010 to fill the publishing gap in practical books available on ecology and conservation, aiming to encourage best-practice in research techniques and highlight the use of technology in wildlife exploration. They publish books for scientists, conservationists, ecologists, wildlife enthusiasts – anyone with a passion for understanding and exploring the natural … Continue reading “Pelagic Publishing: Publisher of the Month”
James Lowen is an award-winning writer whose work is regularly featured in The Telegraph, BBC Wildlife and Nature’s Home, among other publications. He is also an editor, lecturer, consultant and keen photographer. From hiking up mountains, to checking his garden moth-trap with his daughter, Much Ado About Mothing is a wonderfully written, engaging account of … Continue reading “Author Interview with James Lowen: Much Ado About Mothing”
What is hibernation? During the winter months, cold temperatures and a lack of food can make survival challenging for many species. Some animals, particularly birds, solve this problem by migrating to a warmer location where food is more plentiful. Other animals utilise a different solution and enter a period of torpor or hibernation as a … Continue reading “Winter Hibernation”
In our latest Q&A we talk to Andrew Duff, keen naturalist and author of the new book Beetles of Britain and Ireland Volume 3, which joins a monumental 4-volume identification guide to to the adult Coleoptera of the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, and the British Crown Dependency … Continue reading “Author Interview: Andrew G. Duff, Beetles of Britain and Ireland Vol 3”
This is an extended version of an article, ‘British wildlife in lockdown’, that appears in the June issue of British Wildlife. Amid the enduring difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been heartening to see the resourcefulness, resilience and imagination shown by the naturalist community. To give a taste of this, we asked our British … Continue reading “British wildlife in lockdown”
To celebrate International Women’s Day we have put together a selection of incredible nature and science writing books from some brilliant female writers. Tamed: Ten Species that Changed our World by Alice Roberts In Tamed, Dr. Alice Roberts uncovers the amazing deep history of ten familiar species with incredible wild pasts: dogs, apples and wheat; … Continue reading “Seven Female Nature and Science Writers to Read for International Women’s Day”
It has been a great year for natural history publishing, with the release of long-awaited texts and surprise best-sellers. From nature writing to ID guides, this list comprises the very best natural history books of 2018 which we feel stand out for their novelty, insight, and accessibility. Handbook of Western Palearctic Birds: Passerines (2-Volume Set) £130.00 £150.00 Climate … Continue reading “The Best Natural History Books of 2018”
This post is the second of a four-part series on polarised discussions in science and how to deal with misinformation. You can find Part 1 introducing the topic here, Part 3 on evolutionary biology here, and Part 4 on dealing with misinformation here. There is a broad scientific consensus about the reality of climate change … Continue reading “Anthropogenic Climate Change: Arguments for and against”
As the days grow shorter and cooler, many animals are beginning to look for a safe place to spend the winter. The best way to cater for most hibernating animals is simply not to tidy your garden too much – a pile of leaves at the back of a flower bed provides a great place … Continue reading “Hibernation time – a quick guide to safe overwintering for your garden visitors”
