In such great company here. Congratulations to one and all

‘Artists who use natural sounds in their recordings can choose to list 'Nature' as a featured artist - and a share of their profits will be distributed to environmental causes.’ bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

The winner of the Richard Jefferies Award for best nature writing published in 2023 will be announced on 3 May. Good luck to the brilliant shortlisted writers: Annie O'Garra Worsley #michaelmalay Roger Morgan-Grenville John Lister-Kaye Mark Cocker Orchid Outlaw richardjefferiesaward.org

Fantastic achievement Wild Justice challenging the sick release-n-kill free-range fowl industry. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/04/16/def…

aaah you are a kind and gifted man Mr B. x

A Swedish colleague bought this John Davis picture, but left it on the train at Farrington on the 24th March. The train continued to Three Bridges. It is the original from the book Jewels Beyond the Plough. He is really keen to refind it. Any kind person know where it is? Thanks

Thank you Ralph. Hope they do return but I hope the weather improves to welcome them 🤔

Mark Cocker oliver southall Yew & me Ancient Tree Forum RoyalForestrySociety @Fortingal This is the famous Crowhurst yew with its iconic 'jailhouse' door. We documented it about five years ago. Detailed information is available here: barked.info/trees-ancient-…

Is anything more wonderful than ancient trees? Here are some of most Britain's most famous: the Yew & me 5k yrs old (allegedly), the Birnham oak & sycamore and lastly my favourite the oldest goat willow (nr Struay) in UK, which is more entire ecosystem than solitary veteran

Yes, excellent. And all true. But why has the situation changed so much?

Mark Cocker Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.s Royal Entomological Society Buglife BuglifeScotland American Museum of Natural History Steven Falk Dave Goulson Got this book. The quality in all respects is top notch. I highly recommend this

Fears as UK earthworm population declines theguardian.com/environment/20…

The best single introductory account of insects and their lives that I have seen. The Complete Insect by Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.s. My review here: markcocker.com/2024/04/01/the…

very much looking forward to talking about my book out in pbk One Midsummer's Day.

The 2024 Essex Book Festival brochure is out now. It's packed with lots of fascinating talks by authors and other activities. On Sunday 16 June there are events at Hylands House in conjunction with Chelmsford Museum Restless Brilliance exhibition including Mark Cocker in discussion.

If you’re visiting Spurn today, the Info Hub at the Obs’ will be open between 12pm and 13:30 so call in for all the latest bird news, Friends of Spurn membership cards and SBO merch!

Goshawk shot & killed in Forest of Dean - Police appeal for information.

Press release from Glos Police ⬇️⬇️

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/04/03/gos…

First day volunteering Moors for the Future
Planting 2800 spaghnum plugs above Goyt Valley, to the song and sight of skylark, curlew and golden plover
Aiming to improve #biodiversity #carboncapture because #peatlandmatters
Mark Cocker PeatFreeApril Bog-trotter Peatland ACTION

Right to Roam's nickhayesillustration & Nadia Shaikh will be at Hay Festival in conversation/ Caroline Lucas & Mark Cocker to discuss the campaign, the twin crises of ecology & nature disconnection, and our new book: Wild Service - Why Nature Needs You. 👇

hayfestival.com/p-21752-mark-c…

Shocking stuff