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 Win one of five copies of The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession - Written by Mark Obmascik

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The film of the book - The Big Year - Opens in cinemas across the UK on 2nd December. 

Wildlife and conservation volunteering

Do you want to sit back, or get your hands dirty and help out? There are many opportunities to help wildlife across the UK and worldwide. Volunteering covers a wide range of activities and costs; 

 

UK Wildlife Photography Competition 2011 - Winners

Peter Denness has won the 2011 competition with his photo of what looks to be one pissed off hare. It is the first time we, at least, have awarded the prize to a black and white photo. 

Category winners
Agnieszka Dymek - Bugs
Peter Denness - Mammals
Howard Booty - Birds
Matthew Oxley - Reptile, Amphibian & Marine Life
Martin Sothcott - Landscapes -
Lisa Clyma - Under 16s
 
 
See all the winners' photos »

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Where to watch wildlife in the UK
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Wildlife photography: How to enjoy it and how to do it better
Top tips for wildlife photographers.  

wildlife news from the week of 27th november

      bird news 

       WHALE, DOLPHIN AND MARINE NEWS


Christmas for wildlife watchers

What to get them for Christmas? Something educational? Something worthy? Or something that they will enjoy?

Potentially all three wrapped into one.

Here are a few suggestions.

Case studies - Students of Durrell ITC driving conservation around the world

Conservation College 
One of Gerald Durrell's greatest legacies is the International Training Centre (ITC), where students from all over the world study and learn the latest techniques in conservation. The students then take their newly acquired knowledge back to their own countries, and from there they often help train more local staff and trainees.

Read more about Durrell alumni 


Olympus SP-810UZ

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Olympus inc. is having some interesting board meetings at the moment, but they can still make some very good cameras. 

Read full review »

Rockjumper - 2012 brochure

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Rockjumper is a specialist bird tour company offering unbeatable birdwatching adventures to over 60 destinations across the world! Our 2012 brochure is packed with inspiring images and over 100 exciting tours. To see an online version of the brochure, click here or Order a paper brochure


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Aurora Borealis antlers
 A colourful veil of aurora borealis seems to bring life to a shed Barren-ground caribou antler. 

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