Thrilled to have made @wainwrightprize.bsky.social’s 2026 SHORTLIST! Congrats to my fellow nature writing category nominees, incl. @lucylapwing.bsky.social @nicolawriting.bsky.social. #naturewriting #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Jim Martin
@jimspim.bsky.social
Publishing Director, Bloomsbury. Pop-science, natural history. Gonzo editor; zoo-LOL-ogist; supplier of bookish news, animal facts, regular swearing. Views my own.
I find fungi tough. But here's a nice one – we wonder if it's Chicken of the woods. It was a brighter yellow when it first emerged on our seemingly doomed plum tree.
Fellow moth-ers - have you ever done this? I spent nearly 40mins this morning trying to identify this well-marked, tiny but beautiful, and sadly dead, moth. Until I turned it over and found it was a piece of wood. 🤣 #teammoth
Dave @davehone.bsky.social Hone delivering spinosaur news and opinion to a PACKED #dinoconuk main stage audience.
Has to be said that #dinoconuk has mushroomed since I last attended. It is now HUGE. But the main takeaway remains that the demographic is staggeringly diverse and entirely inclusive. All welcome. It's enriching and life-affirming.
I'm at #DinoconUK. Encountered a kid in the lift in discussion with his mum about Pachycephalosaurus and Stygimoloch taxonomic issues. Knew I was now among friends.
I want to see a whole mountain-load of Spanish shithousery in this match.
Just received my review copy of this book, the new paperback edition of The Great Auk by Tim Birkhead. Looking forward to reading it & reviewing it for @britishwildlife.bsky.social @jimspim.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @booksky.club
Tonight, a trip to @foylesforbooks.bsky.social for the @englishpen.bsky.social history prize CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS awards ceremony. @lemoustier.bsky.social is nominated for Kindred, of course. In it to win it!
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
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
I am weary after a late night but heading for Day 3 of @globalbirdfair.bsky.social undaunted. When are they finally going to install the dozing-tent with hammocks I've been advocating since 2004?
More good news, no matter what happens now we no longer need to watch ITV. For you Matterface the World Cup is over.
VAR and hydration breaks. Football really has been fucked hasn't it.
@drmjwarren.bsky.social howdy. You are at bf tomorrow? We need to chat!
Day 1 of @globalbirdfair.bsky.social Meetings galore in the searing heat. Two ice cream breaks. Back tomorrow for more fun and games. But currently a spent force.
This is a bit of a cringey desperate post but needs must….😢 I’ve just lost a couple of thousand self publishing a book - I’m a hybrid author (published traditionally and self published) and I decided to self publish my book I was most passionate about to have total control. BUT….
Finalising the Birdfair meetings diary. Got a burning desire to write a book (and you happen to be in Rutland this weekend)? Now is the time. Seize the day and drop me a line.
Just realised - England v Norway is DURING Birdfair Saturday. Oh dear. Any plans for a telly somewhere?
Glad to wake up to see Belgium humped the US overnight. Trump to declare result void? Haha jog on you orange mug.
Best WC performance since 1966? I realised I've seen every England WC game since 1970. Which is a bit sobering. But I've not seen a display like that.
For those who slept through, highlight of the night.
Avert Your Eyes, Pamela Ganache!@pressfuturist.bsky.social · last mo.This interview with HARRY is amazing. He sounds like Dame Edna.