Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 1hBirdwatching adventures could be closer than you think. 🐦 The Complete Guide to Patch Birding by Ed Stubbs shows how to make the most of your local area, uncovering the seasonal wonders waiting right on your doorstep. Out now! 010
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What can an 8,000-mile peace pilgrimage, spiritual reflection and a timeless Buddhist story teach us today? Discover Peace is Possible, a moving call for peace with ourselves, each other and nature. 001
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Last chance: Pre-order Awful Creatures from @bookshop.org today and save 20% with the code SEPT20! Awful Creatures by Saskia McCracken uncovers the surprising behaviours and ecological importance of nature’s most feared and misunderstood animals. 🦇🕷️🐍📚 bit.ly/4rmmNr7 000
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026How does a 10g songbird cross 5,000km of Atlantic Ocean? 🐦🌊 North American Landbirds in the Western Palearctic explores the extraordinary journeys of North American birds that appear as rare visitors across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Out next month! 020
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Great Auk by Tim Birkhead tells the fascinating and tragic story of one of history’s most iconic extinct birds. A powerful tale of human folly, obsession and the urgent need for conservation. 050
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Awful Creatures by Saskia McCracken is a fascinating exploration of nature’s most revolting animals, revealing the surprising science behind the beasts, bugs and birds we love to hate. 🐍🪰🦇📚 Pre-order a copy from @bookshop.org this week and save 20% with the code SEPT20! bit.ly/4rmmNr7 010
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 22/09/2026From rainforests and grasslands to tidal pools and open oceans, To Have or To Hold by @sophiepavs.bsky.social explores eight astonishing relationships between species and asks what they can teach us about our own relationship with nature. Out now in paperback! 🌍💚 021
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We are deeply saddened by the death of Joe Harkness. Joe’s loss will be felt by the teams at Bloomsbury that worked with him and by many people across education, conservation, nature writing and birdwatching. We have put together few words about Joe and his wonderful work: bit.ly/4hiSFIu 0141
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 17/09/2026In a world facing conflict and climate crisis, Peace is Possible by Satish Kumar offers wisdom, hope and a powerful reminder of our connection to each other and the planet. An inspiring collection for our times. 000
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeMichael J. Warren @drmjwarren.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Next week I’ll be joining other authors/artists on this year’s @wainwrightprize.bsky.social’s shortlists for the awards at what was a regular spot for me when I lived in Kent—Elmley on the Isle of Sheppey. Can’t wait! #WainwrightPrize #naturewriting @kentwildlife.bsky.social @chiffchat.bsky.social 073
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Meet 46 chicken breeds with Celia Lewis's charming watercolours and expert advice. Keeping Chickens is packed with practical guidance and tips for raising chickens at home. Out now! 000
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeJo Wimpenny @jowimpenny.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Really looking forward to kicking this off on Tuesday 29th September, shining a light on the overlooked, underappreciated, and misunderstood creatures of our world 🐍 🕷️ 🐌 🐀 🐝 🦈 #beautyofthebeasts @chiffchat.bsky.social 052
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 30/08/2026It's your last chance to get 30% off the best birding books! Our Birdfair discount expires tomorrow. Sign up to our newsletter to get exclusive access! 🦅 bit.ly/4hTr3Ma 020
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeBritish Wildlife @britishwildlife.bsky.social · 28/08/2026@ianparsons.bsky.social has reviewed The Great Auk. Available from @chiffchat.bsky.social. Read the review: www.britishwildlife.com/the-great-auk/ 121
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026From coops and feeding routines to protecting your flock from predators, Keeping Chickens covers everything you need to know to raise happy, healthy hens. Out now! 010
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeBloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Love the great outdoors? 🌱 Sign up to the Bloomsbury Wildlife newsletter for new book releases, exclusive content and inspiration from leading voices in natural history. Register today: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/newslette...bloomsbury.comBloomsbury Wildlife Newsletter - Bloomsbury 031
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 21/08/2026"It’s a tremendous sense of achievement to make it onto the shortlist." Read our interview with @drmjwarren.bsky.social about being shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social for Nature Writing 2026! bit.ly/4g5seH3bit.lyMichael J. Warren The Cuckoo's Lea | Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026 shortlistMichael J. Warren, author of The Cuckoo's Lea, on being shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026 1103
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeThe Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Shortlisted author Joe Harkness shares how spending time outdoors inspires his writing. From the changing seasons to the interconnectedness of species and habitats, he reflects on the small moments that remind us we're part of nature, not separate from it. @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social 063
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 20/08/2026"As a neurodivergent author, it feels incredibly important to have the topic recognised on such a prestigious platform." Read our interview with @joeharkness.bsky.social about being shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social for Conservation Writing 2026! bit.ly/3SFBwjVbloomsbury.comJoe Harkness Neurodivergent by Nature | Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2026 shortlistJoe Harkness on being shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2026 for his book, Neurodivergent by Nature. 011
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Love the great outdoors? 🌱 Sign up to the Bloomsbury Wildlife newsletter for new book releases, exclusive content and inspiration from leading voices in natural history. Register today: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/newslette...bloomsbury.comBloomsbury Wildlife Newsletter - Bloomsbury 031
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeRSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Oh look, a Yellow Wagtail has wandered into your feed for a little paddle. How delightful! 233140
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Discover the joy of birding on your doorstep. The Complete Guide to Patch Birding celebrates the changing seasons, resident and migratory species, and the rewards of getting to know your local wildlife in depth. Out now! 073
Reposted by Bloomsbury Wildlifejoeharkness.bsky.social @joeharkness.bsky.social · 18/08/2026I’m honoured to have a short Q&A on the Bloomsbury website about being shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for conservation writing. You can read it at: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...bloomsbury.comJoe Harkness Neurodivergent by Nature | Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2026 shortlistJoe Harkness on being shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2026 for his book, Neurodivergent by Nature. 0162
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeMichael J. Warren @drmjwarren.bsky.social · 18/08/2026An interview with me about #thecuckooslea and #WainwrightPrize by Bloomsbury just out today. ☺️ www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/... @chiffchat.bsky.social #naturewriting 0143
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeNic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026If you'd like to know which pollinator-friendly #alliums to plant this autumn, test your #wildflower knowledge & read my review of @chiffchat.bsky.social's Lichens of Britain and Ireland, then you can subscribe to my Only Connect! Nature Newsletter below: #naturewriting #lichens #wildlifegardeningpreview.mailerlite.ioOnly Connect! NewsletterSign up to the Only Connect! Newsletter here 073
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeMichael J. Warren @drmjwarren.bsky.social · 14/08/2026@rspb.bsky.social Old Hall Marshes at dawn today. My favourite place, featuring in #thecuckooslea which has been shortlisted for the 2026 @wainwrightprize.bsky.social. @chiffchat.bsky.social @essexbirdnews.bsky.social #WainwrightPrize #naturewriting 3285
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeChipping Campden Literature Festival @chipcampdenlitfest.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Well done @drmjwarren.bsky.social & @chiffchat.bsky.social andJames Fox & @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social shortlisted for @wainwrightprize.bsky.social 🥂 and thank you both for being part of our 2026 Festival this May www.campdenmayfestivals.co.uk/literature/e... 043
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026You don't need to travel far for great birding. 🐦 The Complete Guide to Patch Birding by Ed Stubbs shows how your local park, woodland or coastline can become a source of discovery all year round. Out today! 2409
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Part practical handbook, part celebration of chicken keeping, Celia Lewis's Keeping Chickens combines expert guidance and breed profiles with recipes and creative ideas for using eggs, feathers and more. In short: A must-have for poultry lovers. Out today! 🐓📖 000
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Massive congratulations to @joeharkness.bsky.social who has now been SHORTLISTED for the 2026 @wainwrightprize.bsky.social! 🎉🌱 Longlisted for the Conservation Writing Prize, Neurodivergent, by Nature explores the links between neurodivergence, nature and biodiversity. 1218
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Massive congratulations to @drmjwarren.bsky.social who has now been SHORTLISTED for the 2026 @wainwrightprize.bsky.social! 🎉🌱 Longlisted for the Nature Writing Prize, The Cuckoo’s Lea uncovers the history that lies forgotten in England's place names. #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect 1146
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Sharks are often characterised as cold, cruel killers, but that's far from the truth. Learn more about these fascinating animals in Beauty of the Beasts by @jowimpenny.bsky.social! 011
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeBloomsbury Books UK @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026🌳 To Have or To Hold - Sophie Pavelle A thrilling exploration of nature's symbiotic relationships, investigating eight symbiotic relationships trying to survive the climate and biodiversity crises. Read more - www.bloomsbury.com/uk/to-have-o... 021
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026From temperate rainforests to tidal pools, @sophiepavs.bsky.social's fascinating journey through the British Isles is a celebration of the hidden relationships that keep our natural world alive. 🐚🌍 To Have or To Hold is out now in paperback! 072
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026From choosing the perfect local patch to recording sightings, understanding weather and spotting rare visitors, The Complete Guide to Patch Birding is packed with practical advice for birdwatchers of every level. 🌿🔭 Available to pre-order now! 030
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Dreaming of fresh eggs and happy hens? 🐔 Keeping Chickens by Celia Lewis is a beautifully illustrated guide packed with practical advice on choosing breeds, as well as housing, feeding and caring for your flock. Available to pre-order now! 001
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 22/07/2026"A shell can house both animals and plants. A shell can be temporary or permanent housing. A shell can be shed periodically or kept for life." Something for you to ponder when you next pick up a shell at the beach... 🐚🌊 Listen to To Have or To Hold by @sophiepavs.bsky.social on Spotify now! 💙 011
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Whether you want a reliable source of fresh eggs, organic chickens for your table or a few friendly hens as pets, Keeping Chickens is a beautifully illustrated guide that explains everything you need to know about the 46 breeds best suited to life in your garden. Available to pre-order now! 000
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Did you know that wasps can recognise faces?! 🤯 There's much more to these insects than just being the uninvited guests at your summer picnic... Listen to Beauty of the Beasts by @jowimpenny.bsky.social now on Spotify (listed as a Spotify Best Nonfiction Book of the Year So Far! 🥳) 041
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeMichael J. Warren @drmjwarren.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Delighted to be on this year’s @wainwrightprize.bsky.social longlist for #thecuckooslea: wainwrightprize.com/longlist-2026/ Congrats to all the nominees, incl. @nicolawriting.bsky.social @lucylapwing.bsky.social @joeharkness.bsky.social @amandatuke.bsky.social #naturewritingwainwrightprize.comLonglist 2026 - Wainwright Prize2026 Longlists This year, we’re celebrating 68 exceptional books across five categories, each one showcasing the power of stories to connect people and planet. From deeply personal journeys through wi... 4222
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Huge congratulations to @drmjwarren.bsky.social who has been longlisted for the 2026 @wainwrightprize.bsky.social! 🎉🌱 Longlisted for the Nature Writing Prize, The Cuckoo’s Lea uncovers the history that lies forgotten in England's place names. #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect 093
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Huge congratulations to Joe Harkness who has been been longlisted for the 2026 @wainwrightprize.bsky.social! 🎉🌱 Longlisted for the Conservation Writing Prize, Neurodivergent, by Nature explores the links between neurodivergence, nature and biodiversity. #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect 062
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Friends, foes, and everything in between. To Have or To Hold takes readers on a journey through eight remarkable symbiotic relationships, revealing just how interconnected life on Earth really is… Pre-order the paperback now! @sophiepavs.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social 021
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Nature thrives on relationships as glamorous as they are grotesque and as bizarre as they are engrossing. In To Have or To Hold, @sophiepavs.bsky.social investigates eight symbiotic relationships trying to survive the climate and biodiversity crises. Listen on Spotify now! 041
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Lovely tribute to the enigmatic beauty of the Wood Warbler, a special bird for many. Very pleased to say that @martamaziarz.bsky.social and I have signed with @chiffchat.bsky.social to co-write a new Poyser monograph on the Wood Warbler. Watch this space. #NatureWriting #UKBirding #ornithology 2349
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeBritish Wildlife @britishwildlife.bsky.social · 01/07/2026And @aprilwindle.bsky.social reviews Lichens of Britain & Ireland from Bloomsbury (@chiffchat.bsky.social). Read the review: www.britishwildlife.com/lichens-of-b... 111
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Discover the life, death and afterlife of one of the true icons of extinction, the Great Auk. The paperback is out now! 🌊 041
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeJo Wimpenny @jowimpenny.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Umm, so this happened 🤯 Still pinching myself - what a way to end the week! 041
Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Huge congratulations to @jowimpenny.bsky.social - Beauty of the Beasts has been selected as a Spotify Nonfiction Book of the Year! Listen to the audiobook here: open.spotify.com/show/5BFkYUw... 040
Reposted by Bloomsbury WildlifeGabriel Hemery @gabrielhemery.com · 19/06/2026Excited to see this on the shelves! Thanks to the great team at Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social and support from @rspb.bsky.social 021