🐠🔊 What noise does a fish make?  Researchers have developed a new tool that combines 360° video with spatial audio to identify fish by their sounds. The result is the most extensive library of natural fish sounds ever published,  including many that have never been identified before. 🌍🧪

Who are 'we'? In a new #FoodTakes 🥦 , @kengiller.bsky.social lays out an essential question plaguing food systems transformation discussions. Filmed at @britishecologicalsociety.org symposium w/ @rebelwrit.bsky.social Watch the full video here: buff.ly/8Bz1DnL

🚫 🏆 We need to talk about losers. 🚫 🏆 In the latest #FoodTakes 🥦 , Rob Booth says focusing on win-win-wins keeps us from discussing the very real losses that are necessary in a just food transition w/ @rebelwrit.bsky.social Watch the full video: buff.ly/2yISkSz @britishecologicalsociety.org

🦋 Butterflies are booming across England, thanks to nature friendly farming New research shows that agri-environment schemes (AES) are significantly boosting biodiversity by paying farmers to adopt nature-friendly practices like wildflower strips and hedgerows.

With #PeerReviewWeek coming to an end, we’re highlighting our previous blog post about collaborative peer review 👥 We believe collaborative #PeerReview can be fantastic training for Early Career Researchers and encourage it across the BES journals! 👇 https://f.mtr.cool/xlrelhgxnq

A drone image of an Amazonian forest in Brazil 🍂🔷💜🌳 Each tree crown has been highlighted with a different colour using Meta's Segment Anything model. This was part of a review into remote sensing methods for tropical forest restoration.

Did you know that all of our journals offer authors the chance to improve their manuscript's clarity for free? ✍️ This #PeerReviewWeek check out our post which explains why we made the decision to offer the Writefull service to all 👇 https://f.mtr.cool/rooofhshdm

Only two weeks left to enter Capturing Ecology! We’re proud to partner with the @britishecologicalsociety.org to support the Animal Category, one of eight celebrating the wonder of the natural world through photography 📸

Two weeks to go before Capturing Ecology closes!  Explore our 8 categories and enter your best photos 📸 that champion the wonders of ecology.  Competition closes on 30 September.  https://f.mtr.cool/bbujqjypnj

Honoured to have been awarded a Fellowship of the British Ecological Society, joining such an impressive group of ecologists! @britishecologicalsociety.org

Did you know that it's officially #PeerReviewWeek? 📑💭 Whether you're looking to learn more about #PeerReview for the first time or want to brush up on some best practice tips, check out our free guide below 👇 https://f.mtr.cool/eoffzyiudg

🤖 Is the future of farming automated? 🤖 🥦 In #FoodTakes Episode 16, Tom McVeigh (Kenton Hall Estate & 2025 Nuffield Farming Scholar) makes the case for automating farming. 🎥 Filmed at @britishecologicalsociety.org 2025 Symposium by @rebelwrit.bsky.social ➡️ Full video: buff.ly/KJZPe68

As the global need for sustainable food intensifies, regenerative agriculture as a concept has become politically and economically loaded. We look at the evidence in our report 👇 🧪🌎🌿 @wildsummituk.bsky.social #wildsummitUK #naturefriendlyfarming www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/is-r...

Who are 'we'? In a new #FoodTakes 🥦 , @kengiller.bsky.social lays out an essential question plaguing food systems transformation discussions. Filmed at @britishecologicalsociety.org symposium w/ @rebelwrit.bsky.social Watch the full video here: buff.ly/8Bz1DnL

Huge congratulations to @janehillyork.bsky.social on being recognised in the first round of @britishecologicalsociety.org Fellows, awarded to those making outstanding contributions to ecology across research and teaching.

Thanks to UK leadership, a global 30x30 target was adopted at COP15 in 2022 as part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. But last year, the Government appeared to be sleepwalking with only 3% of land in England effectively protected. Today, we are moonwalking at just 2.8%. 🧪🌎

Delighted and honoured to be awarded Fellowship of @britishecologicalsociety.org and to be in the first cohort of BES Fellows

🌿 We’re celebrating our first round of BES Fellows! 20 ecologists recognised for excellence in research, teaching & the application of ecology. 👇 Meet them:

Are you following us on Instagram? It's where we post our memes 👀 www.instagram.com/britishecols...

It's always a joy to be able to review 6 new books on a topic for @britishecologicalsociety.org @harrisonke.bsky.social . This time, #decolonising #ecology!

🌱REPORT: Developing Collaborative Solutions to the Intersectional Barriers Faced by Minoritised Ecologists 🌱🌻 Collaborative effort across the @britishecologicalsociety.org community to tackle the unique (& shared) challenges faced by many people in our field Funders: @prideinstem.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Positionality helps us understand our role in shaping science. Whether mentoring, managing, or researching, recognising your influence is key to building inclusive environments.  A new report written by BES Networks explores how this approach supports equity in ecology -

⏰Applications for BES grants close on 8 September.  If you haven't yet, send us your applications and let us help you fund your project.  Find out more about our grants and how you can apply👇 https://f.mtr.cool/yrxwplgwwo

❄️ Our September issue is out now! 👉 buff.ly/gTI2X5f The cover image shows snowmelt around the base of a deciduous tree. Photo credit: Nathan G. Kiel. Read more: buff.ly/zFEN2O7 🌎🧪

🔥Hot off the press🔥 The autumn Niche is out this weekend! Featuring: 🌿An interview with Prof Sandra Díaz, who has dedicated her career to understanding the world's plants 🌎Your guide to COP, IBES & global policy 🚜The future of nature, farming & food Members look out for your copy landing soon!

How do overlapping identities shape access and inclusion in ecology? 🌍 Our new report highlights why intersectionality matters and how it helps build a fairer, more inclusive discipline. Read the BES report: https://f.mtr.cool/xjqiwpgdtp 🌎🧪

There is still time to register for our annual meeting! 📍 ZSL London 📅 15/16th Sep. 2025 💻 2x Workshops + Conference Join us if you are interested in anything #aquatic #marine #freshwater 💧🌊🌍🦠🐋🦪🦐🦀🪼🦑 **REGISTRATION DEADLINE now moved back to the 5th Sep ** www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/besag2025-...

Our September issue is out now! 🐈 Features a range of topics such as: 👉Knowledge in non‐English‐language studies broadens conservation policy contributions 💬🌏 👉Field margins as ecological corridors 🌱🌸 👉Clarifying fire metrics & terminology 🔥🧪 Read more: bit.ly/4nb27yS

🌍🧪Ecology needs inclusive systems and equitable opportunities. Our new BES report shares evidence, lived experience, and practical steps to dismantle barriers in science.  Written by BES Network members, part-funded by Pride in STEM. Read the full report here:

⏰ Just one day left! Don’t miss your chance to present your research at Europe’s largest meeting of ecologists. Submit your abstract by 17:00 (BST), Tuesday 2 September to join the global conversation at #BES2025. https://f.mtr.cool/ypkmowbeeh

🕷️New research reveals how a cunning spider turns its prey into living lures 

Looking for upcoming in-person and online SIG events? Here's what's coming up next month 👇

Did you know that @jappliedecology.bsky.social authors can now publish a Plain Language Summary alongside their final article? Plain Language Summaries help to make the latest ecological research more accessible to the wider public.

There's less than a week left to submit your proposal for @jappliedecology.bsky.social, @journalofecology.bsky.social and @peopleandnature.bsky.social's cross-journal Special Feature! 🧪🌎

Some eggcellent news on a Friday. A planning application for an intensive chicken farm near a rare chalk stream and site of special scientific interest has been denied ❌🐔 www.endsreport.com/article/1929...

🌳 Think of the Oak Trees 🌳 In the latest #FoodTakes, Carina Millstone of @foodrise.bsky.social suggests that we think of the oak trees 🌳 and the other species in land use decision making. Filmed at @britishecologicalsociety.org by @rebelwrit.bsky.social Full video: buff.ly/TGwXVFd

Combining professional survey data and data gathered from citizen scientists, new research highlights the positive impact of agri-environment schemes on butterfly communities at a landscape scale🦋 @ukceh.bsky.social| @btobirds.bsky.social| @naturalengland.bsky.social| @jappliedecology.bsky.social

🌿We are looking for proposals for Grime Reviews series 5: Protected and restored grassy ecosystems as climate solutions.🌾 Proposals are due 1 September. Read more: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

New research shows Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) can help kelp forests bounce back after climate-driven marine heatwaves. 🌊🌿 🧵

📣Want to learn more about what happens behind the scenes at an academic conference? Being a Helper is a fantastic opportunity to gain firsthand experience at Europe's largest ecological meeting.

Want to make a difference in ecological policy? Join the first Journal of Applied Ecology and British Ecological Society Policy Lab to answer the pressing question: “What is irreplaceable habitat?” Your expertise can drive real-world impact. Applications open until 15 September.

🔎 We are looking for new associate editors to join our Biological Flora team! 🌱 Do you have expert, comparative knowledge of one or more aspects of diverse species of vascular plants? 📑 Can you provide detailed & authoritative reviews of submissions? 👉 More info: buff.ly/ulefHX6

Interested in understanding how public access to nature can be balanced with wildlife conservation? Check out Tom's thread on the long-running project from our English Policy Group exploring this very topic 🌳🚶

Reaching nature targets will be impossible without policies informed by the best ecological evidence.

Most coastal fish begin their lives out in the open ocean.  This mandala created by Eliot Ruiz et al shows the amazing diversity of juvenile fish – just 22 species out of over 300 that they sampled for their study tracking the dispersal ability of fish in early life stages.

🍄The Functional traits in primary producers: recent advances and future directions special feature is open for proposals! 🌲The issue will look at approaches in understanding, measuring and predicting traits, and scaling from traits to ecosystem processes buff.ly/VISbRhs%F0%9...

Save the date: 15 Dec | 📍EICC, Edinburgh The National Environment Monitoring Conference 2025 from @britishecologicalsociety.org, UKCEH and @ukeof.bsky.social From Insight to Impact: Building the UK Environmental Monitoring Community Learn more: 🔗 www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/nati...

We knew we were onto something with our logo. . . Wiltshire Wildlife Trust have created E-shaped butterfly banks on their Coombe Bisset reserve to give the insects a space to both warm up and cool down during heatwaves.

Interested in knowing behind the scenes of the BES Annual Meeting 2025? Volunteering as a Helper at our conference in Edinburgh could be the perfect opportunity for you!

I spoke into a broccoli about why I think we'll probably be eating more plants in the future with @rebelwrit.bsky.social Was a lot of fun in the middle of the @britishecologicalsociety.org Nature, Farming, and Food conference! Didn't get to eat the broccoli though...(see the full video for more!)