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📚Natural history from Bloomsbury Publishing 🌳Nature writing, field guides & more 🍃Imprints include Bloomsbury Wildlife, Helm and Poyser
‘A charming, entertaining glimpse into the lives of unjustly scorned animals.’
Beauty of the Beasts comes out in the UK on Feb 26th, and in the US on April 28th! 🥳
Pre-orders and shares very welcome!
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And, incredibly, me! Yes, Beauty of the Beasts is included in New Scientist’s best new popular science books of Feb 2026 🤯 *pinches self*
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Today’s beautiful book post has my (equal) FAVOURITE grasshopper illustrated by @rlewington2.bsky.social on the cover. Orthopteroids are some of our most charismatic insects and this is a gorgeous guide to their ID, sites and changing status. Thank you @chiffchat.bsky.social 🦗 🪳
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The Red Grouse 🐦 now recognised as a true species found only in Britain & Ireland. Its russet plumage and moorland specialism tell a unique evolutionary story.
Explore Britain’s endemic vertebrates with @bsbicountries.bsky.social.
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Laurence Rose @windhovering.bsky.social shares thoughts on Endemic, published by Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social. Read the review here: www.britishwildlife.com/endemic/
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From walkable wetlands to coastal wildlife reached by rail, Where to Watch Wildlife in Britain proves sustainable travel and great wildlife watching go hand in hand.
Available to pre-order now for eco-conscious explorers!
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What if the animals we fear most are essential to Earth’s future?
Beauty of the Beasts invites us to rethink the animals we consider pests, scavengers, and predators, and appreciate their roles in our ecosystems.
Thought‑provoking nature writing at its best. Pre-order now!
Is the Scottish Crossbill the UK’s only endemic bird? 🐦
Join author James Harding-Morris to explore Britain’s endemic vertebrates — from crossbills to voles and hares, in our Skills for Ecology, on 16 April.
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Photo of a book "The Cuckoo's Lea: The forgotten history of Birds and Place" by Michael J. Warren on a blue and yellow swollen patterned throw. The cover is a woodblock-style illustration of a cuckoo with an egg in its mouth by a nest, a red kite flying above, cranes in the background with a church tower and sun.
📚 Saturday morning's luxury read, full of the wonders of deep human-place histories
(thanks to @jimspim.bsky.social for sending)
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Image of book entitled Beauty of the Beasts on a purple background with the text, ‘Rethink the repulsive: Discover the hidden beauty of nature’s most misunderstood animals’
‘Why would anybody write a book about the creatures that people don’t like? That’d never sell.
Well, reader, I did just that…’
Beauty of the Beasts comes out next month! 🥳
Find out more and pre-order here: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beauty-of...
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Explore Britain’s wildlife by train, bus, bike or foot. 🌿🦉
Where to Watch Wildlife in Britain shows you how to enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters while keeping your carbon footprint low.
Available to pre-order now!
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🦉 Love wildlife? Do it the green way!
This guide to watching UK wildlife shares top locations and tips for low-impact visits, helping protect habitats while you enjoy nature.
Out next month and available to pre-order now!
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Wasps as free pest control, snakes with life‑saving venom, crocodiles with deep social bonds... Beauty of the Beasts shows why the creatures we avoid are vital to our planet’s balance.
Available to pre-order now! 🐊
In Beauty of the Beasts, Jo Wimpenny challenges our fears and biases toward nature’s 'least loved' animals – revealing their intelligence, ecological importance, and misunderstood behaviours.
A must‑read for wildlife lovers! Available to pre-order now.
Discover nature, sustainably.
Where to Watch Wildlife in Britain (By Low-carbon Transport) guides you to the best spots while promoting eco-friendly travel and conservation awareness.
Out next month and available to pre-order now! 🚞
Our final Big Garden Birdwatch pick!
📘 RSPB Birds of the British Isles is a pocket‑friendly photo guide to 280 species with 300+ images, calls and ID tips – perfect for any bird‑spotting adventure.
Get 25% off RSPB books with code BGB26 on the Bloomsbury website until 31 Jan!
Ready for Big Garden Birdwatch on Friday?
📙 RSPB Everyday Guide to British Birds is a friendly, photo‑packed intro to 80 common UK species, with fun facts and tips to attract birds to your garden.
Get 25% off RSPB books with code BGB26 on the Bloomsbury website until 31 Jan!
📍 Discover prime birdwatching locations across Cheshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria with Where to Watch Birds in Northwest England.
Packed with maps, tips, and species info for unforgettable days outdoors. Out next month!
How confident do you feel identifying the birds in your garden?
📗 RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds covers 310 species with illustrations, maps & ID tips – great for birdwatchers at any level.
Get 25% off RSPB books with code BGB26 on the Bloomsbury website until 31 Jan!
Think pests, scavengers, and predators are villains? Think again.
Beauty of the Beasts challenges our fears and shows how misunderstood species like wasps and crocodiles hugely benefit ecosystems around the world.
Available to pre-order now!
🌳 It’s here! The Forest Guide: England by Gabriel Hemery is out today!
Discover ancient woodlands, hidden trails, and the beauty of England’s forests. Packed with maps, tips, and stories to inspire your next woodland walk. 🍃
From the Himalayas to Sri Lanka, discover every bird species in the Indian Subcontinent with this comprehensive field guide. Packed with expert descriptions and vibrant artwork! 🦜
Out next month and available to pre-order now!
Discover the value of nature’s least loved animals with Beauty of the Beasts.
Jo Wimpenny reveals how wasps, snakes, and vultures play vital ecological roles, and deserve our respect.
Available to pre-order now!
From majestic oaks to winding pathways, England’s forests await...
The Forest Guide: England by Gabriel Hemery reveals the best spots for adventure and tranquillity.
Out next week! 🌲
Packed with detailed descriptions, range maps, and vibrant artwork, Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore is your essential companion to Southeast Asia’s incredible avian diversity. 🦜
Out next month and available to pre-order now!
Explore England’s forests like never before!
The Forest Guide: England is your ultimate companion to ancient woodlands, wildlife, and hidden trails.
Available to pre-order now! 🌳
Discover England’s most scenic, wildlife-rich woodlands with The Forest Guide: England.
Perfect for adventurers, ramblers, and nature lovers. Available to pre-order now! 🌲📚
Love discovering wildlife but want to cut your carbon footprint? 🌱
Where to Watch Wildlife in Britain maps 100+ beautiful sites near towns and cities, all accessible by train, bus, bike or foot.
Available to pre-order now!
Discover the the latest views on the evolution, anatomy and lifestyles of an enigmatic yet charismatic dinosaur group, the Spinosaurs.
Read an extract here: https://bit.ly/4rQ1fCW
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Planning a woodland adventure?
The Forest Guide: England reveals the beauty, history, and wildlife of England’s forests.
A must-have for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Available to pre-order now! 🌿📖
