Sophie Pavelle

What an honour!

Well now, #BBCWildlife magazine, glad you think so. ☺️ Right there with the likes of @sophiepavs.bsky.social and @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social and @nicwilson.bsky.social. #naturewriting #bestnaturewriting2025

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In an attempt to escape a tragic incident on a train the other day, I ventured 82 degrees north and wrote about a bear who met a whale...thanks to the brilliantly talented photog Roie Galitz for capturing a moment of nature's magic for us all to be prompted by!
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Sounds amazing, thank you, will do! X

see you there, can’t wait! X

So good!!!

People of Devon, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and I are in conversation about birds, landscape and belonging @thebookery.bsky.social, 13th November. Lots of Devon places are in the book, and crows, lots of crows! Join us! Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cre... #authorevent #naturewriting

Aw that’s a lovely set up, thank you! 🧡

Book titles To have or to hold: nature’s hidden relationships

I was recently given a gift of a book, all about symbiotic relationships. It’s perfect, curled up in front of a fire, heaven. @sophiepavs.bsky.social

hello from the heat of the moment lessons in resilience from the Fire Chasers

their sex is (literally) on fire 
they can feel fire from 50 miles away 
they thrive where others flee 
what else can fire chasers teach us about resilience in the face of the flames?

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So chuffed that THOTH is top of the list of @nature.com best science books - with a lovely review highlighting details so many have missed…thank you!

Can’t wait to read about them 👀

Hungry for this!! Fantastic news!

thanks to @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social in particular! 🙌🏼

How To Be a Better Parasite | Atmos Lessons on living sustainably from nature’s most exploitative species.

My latest essay and first piece for the one and only atmos.earth - whose work colliding culture with climate is a force to be reckoned with and greatly admire.

Loved working with the talented editorial team on this one, and thanks to Juul Kraijer for stunning artwork!

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Our latest episode of Climate Conversations looks at climate & nature.

@weatheralex.bsky.social talks to science communicator @sophiepavs.bsky.social about the role of parasites and the part they play in balancing energy flow in ecosystems - crucial for resilience.

👀youtu.be/w5eIHZK-8ug

so great to work together on this! thanks for giving parasites a spotlight 🙏🏻

How To Be a Better Parasite | Atmos Lessons on living sustainably from nature’s most exploitative species.

what can parasites teach people about living more sustainably? more than you might think!

@sophiepavs.bsky.social with a nice one for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪

The latest episode of Climate Conversations looks at how our changing climate is impacting nature.

@weatheralex.bsky.social talks to @sophiepavs.bsky.social on the role of symbiotic relationships in the overall health of the ecosystem and how these are changing.

👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5eI...

Nominations so far:

EVENT | Don't miss @sophiepavs.bsky.social talking all about nature's power couples at the British Science Festival next week!

📆 12 September
🕜 1.30pm
📍 Kazimier Gardens, Liverpool

And did we mention it's completely FREE? Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4mNETzk @britsciassoc.bsky.social

We have 3 copies of @sophiepavs.bsky.social's @wainwrightprize.bsky.social-longlisted 'To Have or To Hold: Nature's Hidden Relationships' to give away on this afternoon's newsletter, courtesy of @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social. Make sure you're subscribed to the mailing list for entry details!

Congratulations Sophie!! We're thrilled to see To Have or To Hold on the longlist for Conservation Writing 🎉

An honour to receive another longlisting in the prestigious Conservation Writing category for @wainwrightprize.bsky.social - this time for TO HAVE OR TO HOLD!

This book felt dangerous, risky, at times utterly impossible. Thrilled to join such powerhouse writers in the nominations!

honour is mine - congratulations Guy!!!

I’m delighted that my book THE LIE OF THE LAND has been longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing.

It’s an honour to be on a longlist alongside @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social & many others!

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The afternoon session begins at @wildlifefestival.bsky.social with @charliebingham.bsky.social in conversation with @sophiepavs.bsky.social about her brilliant book The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds.

Cuckmere Wildlife Festival starts today! 🎉

There's an absolutely amazing line-up of speakers - including @tonyjuniper.bsky.social and @sophiepavs.bsky.social this afternoon - and you can still get tickets at the link below to join us 👇

www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com/buy-tickets