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Volunteers’ data vital in wetland conservation

Today’s WeBS report sets out evidence that more than a third of the waterbird species that use our most important and protected wetlands have declined by 25% or more.

Stay connected to nature from home

National community of garden birdwatchers offers people the opportunity to stay connected to nature from home

Remembering Wildlife raises over £100,000 for Kickstarter campaign

Remembering Wildlife, the groundbreaking charity picture book series, has raised over £100,000 in ten days, for a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for its forthcoming book, Remembering Cheetahs.

French government must say “au revoir” to wild animals in circuses

International wildlife charity Born Free is today calling on the French Government to say “au revoir” to the use of wild animals in circuses.

New Atlas shows changing distribution of Britain’s mammals

Mammals are notoriously difficult to record and British ones are no exception. Yet knowing where species are, and how they are doing, is critical for wildlife conservation.

Wildscreen Photo Story Panda Award open for entries

BigPicture’s Emerging Photographer Grant

The BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition has just launched a grant and mentorship program for emerging nature photographers ages 18–25.

Looking for wildlife during lockdown

Looking for wildlife during lockdown: wildlife charity calls for volunteers to record mammal sightings in their gardens, aiding national conservation efforts

Antarctic seals win International photography prize

Underwater Photographer of the Year is an annual competition, based in the UK, celebrating photography beneath the surface of the oceans, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools.

Butterflies bounce back to their best year in over 20 years

The summer of 2019 has provided a welcome boost to butterfly population levels, according to the latest results from the annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS)

Tackling anxiety and isolation at home with Butterfly Conservation

Tackling anxiety and isolation at home with Butterfly Conservation: find comfort in nature and help conserve butterflies

Channel Five’s Dr Amir Khan unveils new wildlife campaign

Dr Amir Khan, star of Channel 5’s ‘GPs Behind Closed Doors’ and keen conservationist has joined forces with two leading UK wildlife charities to urge people to become ‘Nature Doctors’ in their own gardens by planting for pollinators this year.

Photographers urged to celebrate the British countryside

Budding photographers young and old are being encouraged to enter the latest Julian Gardner Awards.

The early bird counts the worms

A newly published study by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) shows how counting some of our best loved birds reveals important information about the number of earthworms beneath our feet.

TPOTY brings the world to London

Travel Photographer of the Year brings the world to London with a free open-air exhibition of 170+ world-class images at Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross 7 April – 12 May

British moths declining but aphid numbers stable

British moths declining but aphid numbers stable – comprehensive analysis of 24 million insects shows distinct habitat differences in half a century of ups and downs

Ecological distinctiveness of birds and mammals at the global scale

A new study led from the University of Southampton has shown that threatened birds and mammals are often ecologically distinct and irreplaceable in their environment.

Celebrating women in conservation

Celebrating women in conservation: meet the women working to bolster big cat populations, save snow leopards, and restore red squirrels to the UK

Sigma Mount Converter MC-31

Sigma UK is pleased to announce the price, codes and shipping schedule for the MC-31 (PL-L), which allows you to fit PL cine lenses on L-Mount cameras.

Discovered – Himalayan wolf adapted to high altitude life

Researchers from the University of Oxford have discovered that the Himalayan wolf is a unique wolf characteristically adapted to the harsh life in the Asian high altitudes where low oxygen levels challenge all life forms.

Biologists determine bird diversity on islands

Biologists uncover shape of fundamental global relationships that determine bird diversity on islands

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People’s Choice Winner Announced

Say cheese: image of mice scrapping on London Underground station platform wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People’s Choice Award

Scientists open ‘Vulture restaurants’ to save endangered Vultures

Scientists from the University of the Free State, in South Africa, have come up…

Sony World Photography Awards Professional Finalists and Shortlists Announced

Exhibition runs 17th April – 4th May 2020, at Somerset House The World Photography…

Building for bats in an urban world

A new study by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and the University of Turin shows how to minimise impacts of urban growth on bats at a time when the need for new housing often hits the headlines.

Elsa Italia – one lioness’ journey from the spotlight to sanctuary

International wildlife charity Born Free has launched a new appeal – Elsa Italia – to provide lifetime care for an ex-circus lioness in Italy.

The 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are now open for entries!

Announcing the shortlist for the 2020 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition

Now in its fifth year, Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) is pleased to announce the release of the 2020 shortlist of this prestigious competition.

Last Chance to Paint

International wildlife charity Born Free is delighted to announce the winners of the Last Chance to Paint Awards.

Maasai elder delivers petition for total ban on hunting trophy

Top Maasai elder joins campaigners to deliver 1 million-signature petition for total ban on hunting trophy imports and exports

The winners of the 2019 Travel Photographer of the Year awards are revealed

The winners of the 2019 Travel Photographer of the Year awards are revealed.

Hedgehog mortality on roads

Hedgehog mortality on roads . Mammal charities identify worst areas for hedgehog road deaths.

GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020

GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 call for entries

The 2019 breeding season; a year to remember for Blackcaps and Blue Tits

Information collected by British Trust for Ornithology volunteer bird ringers and nest recorders provides an insight into how some of our resident and migratory birds fared during the 2019 breeding season.

Enter the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards

Enter the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards, North America’s Premier Bird Photo Contest. Submissions for the renowned photography competition are now open until April 6, 2020.