Bye Viktor Orban! 👋

We are thrilled to announce that hcmf// 2026 will take place from Friday 20 – Sunday 29 November. Composer in Residence announcement coming soon — watch this space! 👀

They may be one of the smallest CoMA ensembles, but for CoMA Sheffield that just means packing extra musical talent into each member! Thanks to everyone who joined us this afternoon as they soared high with their concert Sky Above the Clouds – the penultimate event of CoMA Festival 2026. 🧵1/2

This is the year for the unexpected. Out of the blue a previous publisher of mine tells me they want to publish my next book.

Rain, sleet, hail and snow today. Just frogs to go.

HABITATION is a sequence of poems by Angelina D’Roza, Steve Ely, Pete Green, Rob Hindle, Chris Jones, and Fay Musselwhite Come hear us read at The Harlequin, Sheffield Tuesday 21st April at 7.30pm entry 7pm onwards Free to attend All welcome Booking at – www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/habitation...

Back on the ground, and back to the absolute joy of working with Michael Finnissy ( his latest quartet for us!), Three decades of exploration and inspiration. Composers Andrew Toovey and Max Knight (who took the photo) were along for the fun - with Morgan Goff, Neil Heyde, Mihailo Trandafilovski

Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy of The Long Spring. It is now legal to read it in the northern hemisphere. #naturewriting

Looking forward to returning to the #Grimsby #RSPB Group tonight for my talk Perspectives of India laurencerose.co.uk/talks/perspe... may drop in to @rspbblacktoftsands.bsky.social tomorrow

The splashless plunge of the kingfisher inspired a faster, quieter, more efficient bullet train

Thanks to #Buxton Field Club and @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social for a great meeting and successful book launch last night! #naturewriting @gritstonebooks.bsky.social laurencerose.co.uk/product/the-...

Looking forward to speaking about the history, present and future of species recovery 'Bringing them Back: stories from the brink' 7pm tomorrow night hosted by Buxton Field Club and @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Latest news in about Danes Moss North, it is now registered as an asset of community value :-) savedanesmoss.com/acv/

Hedgerows & Willow Tits ~ A thread Carmarthenshire holds more Willow Tits than any other county in Wales (Wotton, S. 2022). Looking at satellite maps of the county, it’s clear to see the potential for these birds, with areas of suitable wooded habitats, interconnected with unmanaged hedgerows.

RIP Éliane Radigue

And now the real thing is here. Looking forward to sending out pre-pub orders (offer applies through March) laurencerose.co.uk

Incredible ringing recovery this AM by Stour Ringing Group of a Kestrel caught near Arne which was carrying a Dutch ring and a sat-tag. Well done for getting the data so quickly. Amazing movement for a bird that typically isn’t considered to move large distances. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Cover reveal! The Long Spring 2nd edition comes out soon, with updates and new material.

Just updated my talks page - do drop in if you're in Buxton, Grimsby, Bolton, Chesterfield, Stockport, Chester, Derby or Leigh. laurencerose.co.uk/talks/ #naturewriting

After Imbolc, then Candlemas, comes that other 'First Day of Spring' - San Blas Day. Por San Blas, la cigüeña verás, as they say. laurencerose.co.uk/2026/02/san-...

After Imbolc, then Candlemas, comes that other 'First Day of Spring' - San Blas Day. Por San Blas, la cigüeña verás, as they say. laurencerose.co.uk/2026/02/san-...

1 Lesser White-fronted Goose in with Greylag flock at Ingbirchworth reservoir @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social

Laurence Rose @windhovering.bsky.social shares thoughts on Endemic, published by Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social. Read the review here: www.britishwildlife.com/endemic/

Very sorry to hear of the loss of a former colleague on the international conservation stage. Gerard was invaluable in injecting expertise, wisdom and humour into many a meeting around Europe.

We are ten! (Years, that is, though we have just increased to nine members 😎) www.thenews.coop/uk-writers-c...

UK writer-owned publishing co-op Gritstone plans new releases to mark 10th anniversary #coops @gritstonebooks.bsky.social @andrewbibby-writer.bsky.social

#birdoftheday Canary Island Kestrel. A distinctive race of Common Kestrel. Seems very common here on Gran Canaria. In my experience they hardly ever hover. The ones here at the Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo were feeding on insects. #birds #birding #birdsSeenIn2026 #birdingCanarias

Thanks David and HNY.

Might as well carry on and call it a January sale.

Hear hear

El cernícalo domina el vuelo suspendido, quedándose quieto en el aire mientras fija la mirada en su presa. Su asombrosa capacidad para mantener la cabeza estable le permite detectar el mínimo movimiento en tierra 🦅✨

We're delighted to welcome our newest member, Mike Raine, author of Nature of Snowdonia, provider of Environmental Training for Mountain Leaders & Mountaineering Instructors. See our website for all our latest books..we can still get to you for Christmas if you order now gritstonecoop.co.uk/shop/

Apparently Xmas is coming. I'm out today with the xmas bookstall from @gritstone publ co-op, UK's only author-run publisher. @windhovering.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social @cumbriapr.bsky.social @chrisgoddardmap.bsky.social

For December, my book Framing Nature is half price (plus P&P) through my website, and my other titles are also reduced. #naturewriting laurencerose.co.uk/product/fram...

For December, my book Framing Nature is half price (plus P&P) through my website, and my other titles are also reduced. laurencerose.co.uk/product/fram...

Seychelles Magpie Robin and its nemesis. Unexpected find in a S. Yorkshire garden centre, sock department.

Good news but wtf is it with this wildlife-hating government?

For December, my book Framing Nature is half price (plus P&P) through my website, and my other titles are also reduced. laurencerose.co.uk/product/fram...

Researching and writing a sonnet about the wonderful nocturnal migratory Redwing that noshes on hedgeberries and nsvigates by the North Star.

My copy is on its way - looking forward to it.

Only £1.99 on Kindle this week only. Also reduced on all other ebook platforms www.amazon.co.uk/Low-Road-pri...

Massive congratulations to George Harrison, whose debut novel Season is shortlisted today for the #nerobookawards. It’s a warm, gentle tale about fandom and unlikely friendship in the stands of a Premier League football stadium. We’re overjoyed that it’s getting this recognition

Can I also just point out there are two small indie publishers shortlisted amongst the big names with their big authors, us and @eyebooks.bsky.social

And who can remember the Amstrad PCW9512?😉

If you're in Leeds and free on Wednesday evening, why not join us for this talk by @windhovering.bsky.social to the RSPB Leeds local group @rspbleedslocalgr.bsky.social. ⬇️

Old Moor at @windhovering.bsky.social workshop:

And you, Laurence. Look forward to your books coming out next year.

Honoured to be part of the 90th year celebration of my friend, mentor and former colleague John Wilson @rspbengland.bsky.social @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social last night.

Looking forward to returning to @rspbleedslocalgr.bsky.social on 19th (of November - not October 😉)

Colonel Morrey Salmons' first birding and photography diary covering 1903-1908 is now online at cardiffnaturalists.org.uk/htmfiles/Sal... #birds #photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #earlyphotography #Cardiff #CardiffHistory #wales #WelshHistory