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UK’s birds hit by weather double whammy in 2018

The latest results published today in the 2018 Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) report, suggest that the Beast from the East and Saharan winds may have had a big impact on both resident and migrant birds.

Hare today, gone tomorrow!

Hare today, gone tomorrow! The future looks bleak for Britain’s hares if we don’t introduce a close season

GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2019

During their annual general meeting last weekend, the Society of German Nature Photographers (Gesellschaft Deutscher Tierfotografen – GDT) selected the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2019.

Behind the Lens with Barred Owls

Behind the Lens with Barred Owls by Jared Lloyd.

Record sightings of Britain’s ‘Big Five’ this spring

Help wildlife by recording sightings of Britain’s ‘Big Five’ (and others) this spring

Did someone say cheese?

Small mammal makes a big impact in wildlife photography competition

‘Paws’ for thought

‘Paws’ for thought – can you spot the difference on your Indian safari?

Life in the gingerbread house: how fish need jellies more than we thought

Unravelling the macro-evolutionary ecology of fish–jellyfish associations: life in the ‘gingerbread house’

How tiger conservation is improving the health of rural communities in India

For World Health Day, Born Free examines how its Living with Tigers programme is improving the health of local communities near Pench National Park, in central India

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019 open for entries

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019 are back and we are open for entries

The Montier Photo Contest is open for entries

The 2019 Photo International Nature Photo Contest is open from March 1st to April 30th midnight.

Remembering Lions Kickstarter

Remembering Lions – Kickstarter goes live 9am GMT Friday 22nd February 2019

Wildlife Conservation Film Festival

e Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (WCFF) this October celebrates their ninth year in New York City.

LUMIX People’s Choice Award winner revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People’s Choice Award winner revealed

BPOTY 2019 the short-list is out

Bird Photographer of the Year 2019 – the short-list is out. Check out some of the world’s most stunning bird photography showcased on the BPOTY website – www.birdpoty.co.uk

SCOTLAND: a rewilding journey

Cairngorms wildlife photographer to deliver prestigious lecture

BWPA 2019 now open for entries

British Wildlife Photography Awards 2019 now open for entries.

A night of recognition and thanks for wildlife heroes

Join Virginia McKenna OBE and Born Free to commemorate a year-long celebration of inspirational men and women who have dedicated their lives to the protection and conservation of wildlife. Hosted by Born Free CEO Howard Jones.

Ocean Art 2018 Winners Announced

7th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced. Ocean Art Contest Announces the Best Underwater Photos of the Year.

Natural History Museum showcases Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the World Economic Forum

The Natural History Museum is showcasing its prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting.

Support Born Free’s Living with Tigers initiative

India’s remaining wild tigers could be extinct within a decade if we don’t act now. support Born Free’s Living with Tigers initiative.

Britain’s owls need twenty minutes

Twenty minutes once during your week is all it will take to find out just how Britain’s Tawny Owls are faring.

SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM. The most-anticipated lens for wide-angle prime enthusiasts, now available from SIGMA’s Art line.

GDT EWPOTY 2019 now open!

GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 and International Fritz Pölking Prize 2019 now open! Closing date for both awards: 1st March 2019.

Born Free welcomes UK Ivory Trade Ban

International wildlife charity Born Free has welcomed the passing of the Ivory Bill into UK law.

TPOTY 2018 Winners revealed

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 winners are revealed and they’re a glorious celebration of the beauty of this planet and its human and animal inhabitants

Students, who’s sharing your campus?

Budding David Attenboroughs will have the chance to cut their naturalist teeth early next year by taking part in the Mammal Society’s third annual University Mammal Challenge.

SIPA Call for Entries

The Siena International Photo Awards conducts an annual photography competition on a global level, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today.

British Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

The British Wildlife Photography Awards 2019 are now open for entry

LUMIX People’s Choice Award

Wildlife Photographer of the Year launches LUMIX People’s Choice Award. Online voting open now, until 14.00pm (GMT) on Tuesday 5 February 2019.

Fritz Pölking Prize and Fritz Pölking Junior Prize 2019

Starting date for both Fritz Pölking Prize and Fritz Pölking Junior Prize 2019 awards – 15th January 2019. Competition open for photographers worldwide.