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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · 10d

New on the blog! We talked to Wilson Wall and David Morgan about Citizen Science in Biology 📖

Read the full interview ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4pz3mncf

#citizenscience #biology #sciencehistory #fieldwork #survey #ecology #conservation

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · 11d

📣 Coming soon! Wolf Land by Elizabeth Marshall 🐺

A journey through the mountains, fens and forests of Britain and Ireland to discover the forgotten history of our wolves.

📖 Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mrxrtjr3

🎨 Beautiful cover design by Rachel Hudson Illustration

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · 11d

Now available! Citizen Science in Biology by Wilson Wall and David Morgan 📖

Learn more and order your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2vk4cj86

#citizenscience #biology #sciencehistory #fieldwork #survey #ecology #conservation

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · 23d

Coming soon! The Data Management Workbook by @kbriney.bsky.social 📖

Learn more and preorder your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3bkdjce6

#datamanagement #dataanalysis #statistics #researchdata

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James Bashford @wrenandbee.bsky.social · 25d

I am very grateful to Thom Hartmann @hartmannreport.com for his kind review of my forthcoming book:

‘A brilliant, nearly poetic, call for a vital human reconnection with nature to save us all.’

You can pre-order Nature Within with the details below - it’s out in Nov!

@pelagic.bsky.social

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Sep 3

In the latest episode of the Talking Bat podcast from @batability.bsky.social George Bemment talks to host Neil Middleton about her new book 📖🦇

Listen here ➡️ tinyurl.com/yc47b9p8

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British Wildlife @britishwildlife.bsky.social · Aug 28

Kat Saleiko and Marcus Ward share their thoughts on Pine Marten by Dan Bagur. Now available from @pelagic.bsky.social . Read the review here: www.britishwildlife.com/pine-marten-...

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Aug 22

New on the blog! We talked to Noga Wies about Are Viruses Alive?

Read the full interview ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/ydjw3xw8

#virus #evolution #genes #parasites #mutation #bacteria #fungus

Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Aug 21

Coming soon! Statistics and Data Handling for Biologists by Neil Millar 📖

Learn more and preorder your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mrxx6vbw

#biology #statistics #statisticssoftware #excel #jamovi #effectsize #poweranalysis

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Aug 20

Pine Marten by Dan Bagur delves deep into the secretive behaviour of one of our rarest and most elusive mammals.

Learn more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mumtssyb

#pinemarten #martesmartes #mustelids #mammals @chrisgpackham.bsky.social‬

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James Bashford @wrenandbee.bsky.social · Aug 16

After lots of work, I’m really happy to finally see the proof of my book.

Now time for another read through… 📖 👀

#NatureWithin @pelagic.bsky.social

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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · Aug 17

Sunday book review: The Game of Species by Julian Simon Lopez-Villalta
Publisher: @pelagic.bsky.social
Review: markavery.info/2025/08/17/s...

'A miracle of distillation (100 pages) addresses big questions of life on Earth'

#naturewriting #science #evolution #redqueen #niche #extinction

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James Bashford @wrenandbee.bsky.social · Aug 19

#NatureWithin #Quotes @pelagic.bsky.social

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Aug 14

Are Viruses Alive by Noga Wies is now available!

Learn more and order your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/42385jhb

#virus #evolution #genes #parasites #mutation #bacteria #fungus

Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Aug 14

Jake's stunning new book is due for publication this autumn. Preorder your copy at https://tinyurl.com/ms749fa3 📖

#thenatureofpandemics #pandemic #planetaryhealth #publichealth #biodiversity #microbiome #ecology

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Aug 7

New on the blog! Read a sample chapter of Are Viruses Alive? by Noga Wies, due for publication next week!

Take a look 👀➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4s5wy9rf

#virus #evolution #genes #parasites #mutation #bacteria #fungus

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Jul 31

New on the blog! We talked to Frank Rennie about The Merlin 📖

Read the full interview ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/bdddzd5z

#merlin #falcon #raptor #ornithology #ecology #conservation

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Jul 29

Published today! The Merlin by Frank Rennie 📖

This landmark volume provides in-depth coverage of the complex origins and behaviours of the Merlin.

Learn more and order your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/kkje8kyc

#merlin #falcon #raptor #ornithology #ecology #conservation

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Jul 28

New on the blog! Craig Benkman talks to us about Crossbills & Conifers 🌲

Read the full interview ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/5n6wr454

#crossbills #conifers #coevolution #diversification #ecology #conservation #ornithology

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BatAbility Courses & Tuition @batability.bsky.social · Jul 15

\o/ Now on Talking Bat Podcast \o/
Excellent interview with brilliant James Shipman @Batman_Shipman (author 'Identifying Bats of Britain & Ireland')
Listen here batability.podbean.com/e/talking-bo...
Once you finish listening to James, check out the other brilliant people we've spoken to ^o^

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Jul 25

New on the blog! Michael Brooke talks to us about No Island Too Far 📖

Read the full interview ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/fhpayua7

#remoteislands #isolatedcommunities #pitcairnislands #outerhebrides #galapagos #easterisland

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Jul 23

Learn more about Rhythms of Nature and what readers have thought about the book 📖

Take a look 👀➡️ https://tinyurl.com/jmpsawdk

#rhythmsofnature #naturewriting #naturalhistory #wildlife #wellbeing #wilderness #ornithology #nowinpaperback

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Jul 22

Published today! No Island Too Far by Michael Brooke 🪶

Learn more and order your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/ywakmhef

#remoteislands #isolatedcommunities #pitcairnislands #outerhebrides #galapagos

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Jul 18

New on the blog! Read a sample chapter of The Merlin by Frank Rennie, due for publication at the end of this month 📖

Take a look 👀 ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4znydmxb

#merlin #falcon #raptor #ornithology #ecology #conservation

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · Jul 17

Published today! Bats and Ladders by George Bemment 🦇

This book captures the remarkable and captivating tales from one woman’s 40-year career spent looking for bats and their roosts.

Learn more and order your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2p9scyww

#bats #chiroptera #batconservation #memoir

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