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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · 3d

Aw that’s a lovely set up, thank you! 🧡

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Catrina Ferris @smallecobear.bsky.social · 3d

I was recently given a gift of a book, all about symbiotic relationships. It’s perfect, curled up in front of a fire, heaven. @sophiepavs.bsky.social

Book titles To have or to hold: nature’s hidden relationships

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · 11d

their sex is (literally) on fire
they can feel fire from 50 miles away
they thrive where others flee
what else can fire chasers teach us about resilience in the face of the flames?

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hello from the heat of the moment

lessons in resilience from the Fire Chasers

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · 15d

So chuffed that THOTH is top of the list of @nature.com best science books - with a lovely review highlighting details so many have missed…thank you!

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · 15d

Can’t wait to read about them 👀

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · 15d

Hungry for this!! Fantastic news!

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · 16d

thanks to @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social in particular! 🙌🏼

Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · 16d

My latest essay and first piece for the one and only atmos.earth - whose work colliding culture with climate is a force to be reckoned with and greatly admire.

Loved working with the talented editorial team on this one, and thanks to Juul Kraijer for stunning artwork!

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How To Be a Better Parasite | Atmos

Lessons on living sustainably from nature’s most exploitative species.

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 17d

Our latest episode of Climate Conversations looks at climate & nature.

@weatheralex.bsky.social talks to science communicator @sophiepavs.bsky.social about the role of parasites and the part they play in balancing energy flow in ecosystems - crucial for resilience.

👀youtu.be/w5eIHZK-8ug

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · 18d

so great to work together on this! thanks for giving parasites a spotlight 🙏🏻

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Jason Dinh @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social · 18d

what can parasites teach people about living more sustainably? more than you might think!

@sophiepavs.bsky.social with a nice one for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪

How To Be a Better Parasite | Atmos

Lessons on living sustainably from nature’s most exploitative species.

atmos.earth

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 28d

The latest episode of Climate Conversations looks at how our changing climate is impacting nature.

@weatheralex.bsky.social talks to @sophiepavs.bsky.social on the role of symbiotic relationships in the overall health of the ecosystem and how these are changing.

👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5eI...

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Richard Jefferies Award @rjaward.bsky.social · Sep 8

Nominations so far:

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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · Sep 1

EVENT | Don't miss @sophiepavs.bsky.social talking all about nature's power couples at the British Science Festival next week!

📆 12 September
🕜 1.30pm
📍 Kazimier Gardens, Liverpool

And did we mention it's completely FREE? Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4mNETzk @britsciassoc.bsky.social

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Caught by the River @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social · Aug 8

We have 3 copies of @sophiepavs.bsky.social's @wainwrightprize.bsky.social-longlisted 'To Have or To Hold: Nature's Hidden Relationships' to give away on this afternoon's newsletter, courtesy of @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social. Make sure you're subscribed to the mailing list for entry details!

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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · Jul 3

Congratulations Sophie!! We're thrilled to see To Have or To Hold on the longlist for Conservation Writing 🎉

Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · Jul 3

An honour to receive another longlisting in the prestigious Conservation Writing category for @wainwrightprize.bsky.social - this time for TO HAVE OR TO HOLD!

This book felt dangerous, risky, at times utterly impossible. Thrilled to join such powerhouse writers in the nominations!

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · Jul 3

An honour to receive another longlisting in the prestigious Conservation Writing category for @wainwrightprize.bsky.social - this time for TO HAVE OR TO HOLD!

This book felt dangerous, risky, at times utterly impossible. Thrilled to join such powerhouse writers in the nominations!

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · Jul 3

honour is mine - congratulations Guy!!!

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · Jul 3

I’m delighted that my book THE LIE OF THE LAND has been longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing.

It’s an honour to be on a longlist alongside @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social & many others!

wainwrightprize.com/news/longlis...

@wainwrightprize.bsky.social

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Jim Martin @jimspim.bsky.social · Jun 27

The afternoon session begins at @wildlifefestival.bsky.social with @charliebingham.bsky.social in conversation with @sophiepavs.bsky.social about her brilliant book The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds.

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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · Jun 27

Cuckmere Wildlife Festival starts today! 🎉

There's an absolutely amazing line-up of speakers - including @tonyjuniper.bsky.social and @sophiepavs.bsky.social this afternoon - and you can still get tickets at the link below to join us 👇

www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com/buy-tickets

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Michael J. Warren @drmjwarren.bsky.social · Jun 24

Come to beautiful Cuckmere Haven to see @kneppwilding.bsky.social @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social @davegoulson.bsky.social @charliebingham.bsky.social @tonyjuniper.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social and others incl. me this weekend. Tickets now discounted 25%! #wildlifefestival

Wildlife Festival @wildlifefestival.bsky.social · Jun 24

Stop press. Tickets now 25% discounted! Link below. Still only two days to go till a real treat of a festival. Ok, you can start the press again now. www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com

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Wildlife Festival @wildlifefestival.bsky.social · Jun 24

Just two days to go but there's still Festival tickets available for this Friday 27th and Saturday 28th. Two days to go. Two days. 20% discount too. Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cuckmere-w...

Cuckmere Wildlife Festival

An amazing book festival featuring experts speaking about wildlife, conservation and the environment, and the creation of Cuckmere.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Wildlife Festival @wildlifefestival.bsky.social · Jun 18

It's nearly www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com time! A repost would be lovely. @davegoulson.bsky.social @charliebingham.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social @marklynas.bsky.social

Cuckmere Wildlife Festival

www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com

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Sophie Pavelle @sophiepavs.bsky.social · Jun 14

So lovely to see you, thank you for coming! 🖤

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