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Following the success of the 2025 IWNHAS New Year Lunch, we are delighted to announce the date for our 2026 Celebration Lunch.

Friday 16th January 2026 at the Isle of Wight College Restaurant.

No action required yet, we will circulate more details and menu choices after Christmas.

Not long now until the next IW Recorders’ Conference open to all with an interest in species recording…

Saturday 8th November, 13:30 – 16:30hrs, Haseley Manor Barn
Heasley Lane, Arreton, Newport PO30 3AN

Once again, we have a packed programme of speakers, plus displays, refreshments, opportunity to network and the ever-popular second-hand book sale.

Please bring cash for donations towards the many, quality books and publications we have received from Jim Baldwin’s extensive natural history book collection.

For more details please click here to read the latest edition of ‘Recording Now’.

We are deeply saddened to share the sad news that our friend and colleague Jim Baldwin passed away peacefully with friends by his side at The Hospice on Friday, 16th May.

Jim was cherished by many and will be greatly missed.

His passion for wildlife recording and nature conservation inspired countless others to take an interest in enjoying and protecting our local nature.

We shall share details of the funeral arrangements as soon as we have more information.

Jim doing what he loved best – public engagement at Hullabaloo.

A call out from Teresa Tearle (BTO Regional Organiser Breeding Bird Survey / Heathland Birds Survey Isle of Wight)….The Woodlark survey has started – first visit between now and 31 March.

Click here for more info on available squares, recording instructions, maps, visit and habitat forms are now available for all three target species (Woodlark, Dartford Warbler and Nightjar) along with recordings of calls and songs.

For the first time in two decades, BTO are asking for birders help to survey for key Heathland species, including Woodlark, Dartford Warbler and Nightjar. To find out more and get involved click here.  Alternatively, contact Teresa Tearle – Regional Organiser Breeding Bird Survey / Heathland Birds Survey Isle of Wight (BTO) Teresa.tearle@btinternet.com

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Just a reminder that the IW BioBlitz is taking place this year at the Dunsbury Estate – hosted and lead by the National Trust on Saturday 22nd June.

Please do join us between 10:00hrs – 16:00hrs and help record as many species as possible. There will be opportunity to explore the entire estate which includes woodland, grassland, freshwater areas plus Compton cliffs and beach.

More details coming soon…

Click here to read the latest species recording news from the Isle of Wight

Please note:  Paul Davies’ email was incorrect in the recent addition of Recording Now, and the same goes for piece to be featured in the forthcoming Bulletin.

If you would like to find out more about getting involved with the project, please contact Paul on: paul.davies@nationaltrust.org.uk