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Bloomsbury Wildlife

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📚Natural history from Bloomsbury Publishing 🌳Nature writing, field guides & more 🍃Imprints include Bloomsbury Wildlife, Helm and Poyser

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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Nature is full of allies, cheats, parasites and partnerships. In To Have or To Hold, award-winning author @sophiepavs.bsky.social takes readers on a fascinating journey through the hidden relationships that underpin life on Earth. Out now in paperback! 🪱
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Birdwatching 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What 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.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Last 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
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The 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.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Awful 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
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
From 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! 🌍💚
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We 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
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In 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.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Meet 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
It'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
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
From 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Discover 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
You 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Part 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! 🐓📖
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Massive 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.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Massive 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
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Sharks 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
From 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
From 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Dreaming 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!
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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! 💙
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Whether 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Did 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! 🥳)
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Huge 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
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Huge 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
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Friends, 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
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Nature 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!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Discover the life, death and afterlife of one of the true icons of extinction, the Great Auk. The paperback is out now! 🌊
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Huge 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...
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
From thriving seabird to extinction, The Great Auk uncovers a gripping story of survival, exploitation and obsession – and why it still matters for conservation today. The paperback is out now!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Meet Britain’s trees like never before 🌳 RSPB Trees of the British Isles by @gabrielhemery.com is your go-to guide for identifying British tree species, learning their stories, and making every walk a discovery. Out now!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The Great Auk is an icon of extinction. This powerful book tells the story of its life, tragic demise, and lasting legacy as a warning of human impact on the natural world. The paperback is available to pre-order now.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Nature is built on relationships. To Have or To Hold by @sophiepavs.bsky.social explores the strange, powerful connections between species – and what they can teach us about survival in a changing world. The paperback is available to pre-order now!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Discover the magic of owls with this beautifully illustrated new @rspb.bsky.social pocket book. Out next week!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Discover the hidden world of hedgehogs with this charming, illustrated @rspb.bsky.social pocket book from @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social.. Packed with facts and folklore, this is the perfect gift for the hedgehog lover in your life!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Discover the remarkable history that lies forgotten in our place names. The Cuckoo's Lea by @drmjwarren.bsky.social is out in paperback 4th June.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
'Phenomenal' BBC Wildlife Uncover the lost story of birds hidden in English place names with @drmjwarren.bsky.social in The Cuckoo's Lea, out in paperback on 4th June.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
'Fascinating' The Observer Discover the forgotten history of birds and place in The Cuckoo's Lea by @drmjwarren.bsky.social - out in paperback on 4th June.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
'Magical' The Guardian The Cuckoo's Lea by @drmjwarren.bsky.social is a beautiful exploration of birds, place names and history. Out in paperback on 4th June.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Meet the poisoners, tricksters and invaders of the plant world. The Devil’s Garden reveals how these notorious plants and fungi survive – and how myth, superstition and biology collide in their unsettling stories. Out now!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Peace isn’t just the absence of war. Drawing on a lifetime of activism, Satish Kumar reimagines peace as care, balance and responsibility – reminding us that change starts with how we choose to live. Peace is Possible is out now.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
From death cap mushrooms to screaming mandrakes, Peter Marren uncovers why some plants inspire fear and fascination. The Devil’s Garden is macabre, witty and full of strange botanical truths. Out next week!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Kate Bradbury on gardens, climate anxiety, and quiet action. This interview explores how tending to even a small patch of green space can become a powerful response to biodiversity loss and environmental change. bit.ly/4tWyHrX
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
In a world shaped by conflict, Peace is Possible offers a radical alternative. Satish Kumar argues that peace begins within – and flourishes when we live in harmony with nature, community and ourselves. Available to pre-order now.
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Poisonous, stinging, foul‑smelling and deadly... The Devil’s Garden explores the world’s most sinister plants and fungi – blending natural history, folklore and dark humour into a gripping tour of nature’s bad actors. Available to pre-order now!
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
In this thoughtful interview, @katebradbury.bsky.social reflects on wildlife gardening as an act of hope – showing how even the smallest green spaces can support nature and help us reconnect with the natural world. bit.ly/3QfiVtt
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Don't miss @drmjwarren.bsky.social talking all about The Cuckoo's Lea at @chipcampdenlitfest.bsky.social on 7th May! Tickets are available online now 👇 www.campdenmayfestivals.co.uk/liter…
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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Hope blooms where you plant it. One Garden Against the World invites us to reimagine our green spaces as climate havens, and proves that every garden matters. 🌱🦔 The paperback is out now! @katebradbury.bsky.social
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