Guest speakers
Stay tuned! More guest speakers will be announced soon.
Saturday 17 October 2026
Lecture theatre
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Returning Eryr y mor (white-tailed eagles) to south-east Wales and the Severn Estuary- learn how the Welsh white-tailed eagle partnership (WWT, Gwent Wildlife trust, Eagle Reintroduction Wales), led by WWT is aiming to restore this iconic species to the skies and waterways of South Wales and the Severn Estuary
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One of my favourite species is the human being. Delving into one of the chapters from my first book, I take a look at misanthropy in the conservation sector, as well as the two-sided coin of nature joy and nature grief. Full of nerdy wildlife encounters too!
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UK to Africa through the eyes, and challenges, of a migratory bird, and the people working to save them.
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The wildlife of the restored peat bog at Foulshaw Moss in Cumbria featuring its many birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects - especially dragonflies.
Education centre
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Originally created for a birdfair with this theme, this is a personal account of how Roy got into birding and the changes he has witnessed over more than 50 years of birdwatching - and how things are still changing! Enjoy some happy memories and speculation about change, and lots of great photos from his job as wildlife guide for Speyside Wildlife.
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Yes! Good news wader stories do exist. Sharing some of the wader conservation successes around the world.
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Cuckoos are one of our most enigmatic and familiar summer visitors. Their song is one of the most recognised bird sounds, and Cuckoos have inspired poets, writers and musicians. However, the once common sound is heard less frequently in many parts of the UK today and since 1995 the number of Cuckoos has decreased overall by around a third.
BTO are trying to understand the causes behind these declines and in 2011, they launched their Cuckoo tracking project, which has provided extraordinary insights into the lives of these long-distance travellers.
Join BTO's Jon Carter as he delves into the findings of the project, and discover more about these remarkable migrants.
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Join professional wildlife photographer and Fujifilm ambassador Alan Hewitt for his free talk as he runs through the best tips and tricks for setting up your camera for wildlife photography.
Examples used will be Fujifilm orientated technology, including set-up used by Alan for his wildlife photography.
Sunday 18 October 2026
Lecture theatre
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Behind the scenes of one of the nation's most loved nature programmes. Learn what goes into bringing the intimate lives of British wildlife to your screens, and see some of the amazing behaviour that have been captured over the years.
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How we see ugliness and beauty in the natural world. A look at our perceptions of what is beautiful, and what is weird, gross, and ugly when it comes to wildlife. From headlines in newspapers (A Seagull Ate My Chihuahua!) to our species' evolutionary history, it'll feature plenty of weird and bizarre wildlife.
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Join Sony Imaging Ambassador, Terry Donnelly, for a compelling wildlife photography talk. Terry brings a rare breadth of experience to the stage, having achieved more than 230 international awards and 23 "Photographer of the Year" titles across multiple disciplines - including wildlife and nature.
In this session, Terry will explore how he captures award-winning wildlife imagery using the Sony Alpha system. He'll break down the practical advantages of cutting-edge features such as AI-powered autofocus for birds and insects, pre-capture technology for those fleeting, unpredictable moments, and rapid burst modes that ensure you never miss the decisive frame.
Terry will also discuss his approach to lens selection, demonstrating how Sony's advanced telephoto optics enable photographers to maintain critical distance without compromising image quality - essential for capturing natural behaviour with clarity and impact. Whether you're an enthusiast or an experienced shooter, this talk offers valuable, experience-driven insight into elevating your wildlife photography using Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.
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Our resident flora is packed full of remarkable creatures. There are plants that poison predators, fight battles and play mind games with pollinators. We have carnivores and climbers, puppeteers and parasites. Some are giants thousands of years old, while others are tiny pinpricks a millimetre across. In 2021, Leif Bersweden went on a big botanical adventure around Britain and Ireland with his bike, travelling from Hampshire's Bluebell woods to the shores of Shetland, to track down our most intriguing and well-known plants, with the people who love them most dearly. Leif's latest book, Where the Wildflowers Grow, follows him on that journey as he botanises his way through an entire calendar year.
Education centre
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Originally created for a birdfair with this theme, this is a personal account of how Roy got into birding and the changes he has witnessed over more than 50 years of birdwatching - and how things are still changing! Enjoy some happy memories and speculation about change, and lots of great photos from his job as wildlife guide for Speyside Wildlife.
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Yes! Good news wader stories do exist. Sharing some of the wader conservation successes around the world.
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Cuckoos are one of our most enigmatic and familiar summer visitors. Their song is one of the most recognised bird sounds, and Cuckoos have inspired poets, writers and musicians. However, the once common sound is heard less frequently in many parts of the UK today and since 1995 the number of Cuckoos has decreased overall by around a third.
BTO are trying to understand the causes behind these declines and in 2011, they launched their Cuckoo tracking project, which has provided extraordinary insights into the lives of these long-distance travellers.
Join BTO's Jon Carter as he delves into the findings of the project, and discover more about these remarkable migrants.
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Join professional wildlife photographer and Fujifilm ambassador Alan Hewitt for his free talk as he runs through the best tips and tricks for setting up your camera for wildlife photography.
Examples used will be Fujifilm orientated technology, including set-up used by Alan for his wildlife photography.
