Being savaged by a rabid cheetah, charged at by rhinos and elephants and defecated upon by a long list of birds and other animals may sound like hell to some. Bbc weatherman simon king shows off new do after getting. If you love exploring the countryside, this book will show you exactly where to look to spot wild animals in their natural habitats. Bbc nature presenter simon king presents the ultimate guide to watching british wildlife in naturewatch, a book that is perfect for anyone who wants to find mammals, birds, minibeasts, amphibians and more. Simon has worked as a natural history filmmaker for almost thirty years, on tv programmes such as planet earth, life and blue planet. Provide us with your email address and well email you instructions to redeem your free ebook. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Even as a very young child, simon king was passionate about the natural world. Naturewatch is the ultimate guide to watching british wildlife, from renowned naturalist and tv presenter simon king. London wild bird watch is an event taking place at wwt london and featuring guests such as simon king, kate humble and ellie harrison. Simon kings nature watch teaches how to spot and track.
How to track and observe wildlife, which gives advice and information on how to best observe and understand wildlife. Simon henry king is a british television presenter and cameraman, specializing in nature documentaries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With many years experience of leading guided tours the world over, simon is an exceptionally charming and.
Simon is involved with many wildlife charities the wildlife trust, the tusk trust, david shepherd wildlife foundation and the woodland trust. Simon king celebrating 100 years of the wildlife trusts at gunnersbury triangle local nature reserve, 2012 simon henry king obe honfrps born 27 december 1962 is a british naturalist, author, conservationist, television presenter and cameraman, specialising in nature documentaries. In 2010 he was awarded the obe for wildlife camerawork and conservation. It takes quite a while to get going, and even then king is almost vague in a way about his. Mar 02, 2020 simon king is married to his second wife, marguerite smits van oyen, a fellow wildlife filmmaker, with whom he often works. British naturalist, author, conservationist, television presenter, cameraman and tusk ambassador simon king obe will share his tales of adventures and misadventures alongside africas dynamic wildlife, as well as his observations of living harmoniously with nature in a modern world. As an author, simons work has earned him a place in the sunday times top 10 best sellers list. King simon men and women are superior to the stars if he or she lives in the power of superior wisdom. Simon will be with you for the whole week and staying in the same hotel so you will have lots of time to enjoy his company and share in his enthusiasm. Simon king shows you the fieldcraft techniques needed to watch and photograph fallow deer during the rutting season. The first half of the book deals with practical matters and how to. Theres a bit of a play on words in the title wild life v. This is the official facebook page for simon king wildlife. Theres a bit of a play on words in the title wild life v wildlife and he has certainly had a wild life.
Even as a young child, simon king was passionate about the natural world. Simon kings naturewatch book is the ultimate guide to tracking and watching wildlife in britain and europe. At country innovation, we work closely with simon king to support the work of the simon king wildlife project. What was one of the most memorable moments of wild life. Drawing on the personal experiences of wildlife naturalist simon king, this is a practical guide to animalwatching in britain. Known to millions as the presenter of the bbcs springwatch, autumnwatch and big cat diary, simon king is one of the worlds leading experts in fieldcraft, wildlife watching and photography techniques. The public will be able to meet simon king from 3pm5pm on friday 7 october as he signs copies of his new book nature watch the ultimate guide to tracking and watching wildlife in britain and europe. Jonathan and angela scott kate on conservation wildlife. Born in nairobi, kenya and currently based in the uk, simon has traveled the world, capturing many spectacular images on film and sharing the beauty of nature with a vast audience. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
As one of the worlds leading wildlife film makers, simon has been involved in filming, presenting and producing natural history films for over three decades. Join world renowned naturalist, tv presenter, photographer and author simon king obe as the wildlife whisperer heads to the rheged centre, cumbria on sunday, 8 may 2011 to reveal the secrets of fieldcraft, sponsored by carl zeiss ltd. How to track and observe wildlife hardback simon king. I was 8 years old when i first tuned in to bbcs big cat diary, where simon king and saba douglashamilton completed the trio of big cat filmmakers that would change the way we saw lions, cheetahs and leopards forever.
Nov 11, 2011 simon king is an awardwinning wildlife cameraman and television presenter and, as such, a familiar face to millions around the globe. How to track and observe wildlife 01 by simon king isbn. Book tv presenter simon king here the speakers agency. Internationally known artist, simon combes passed away on sunday, december 12, 2004 near his home in nakuru, kenya in africa.
A year of living wild and free experiencing life on a remote archipelago fulfilled a dream for simon king, says angela wintle. From the famed but ethically bankrupt experiments of harry harlow, to the excruciating testimonies of refugees and concentration camp survivors, science and history are replete with the mindshattering and lifealtering impacts of psychological trauma. Now that the blueprint has been created at wild meadows, the simon king wildlife project has been set up. Being able to visualise simons interesting wildlife adventures. He is a natural and charismatic conference speaker drawing parallels between the natural world and the business world. Simons love of wildlife comes across very clearly in the book the. Known to millions as a face of springwatch and big cat diary, naturalist and broadcaster simon king is the real life dr doolittle. Heartbreaking moment bbc presenter simon king breaks down.
A spacious, airy and fully featured wildlife hide designed in association with simon king obe. This is an irresistable series of portfolios showcasing the nature photography trend and technique of that time. Tv naturalists simon king and mike dilger to appear at. Simon combes was born in shaftesbury, england, in 1940 and, at the age of six, moved with his. Expressed in a variety of ways, from keeping faintly rotting animal parts in his underwear drawer as a 10yearold, to making several hundred films about wildlife, his enduring interest in all things wild and free has been a way of, rather than a part of his life. Mar 09, 2011 join world renowned naturalist, tv presenter, photographer and author simon king obe as the wildlife whisperer heads to the rheged centre, cumbria on sunday, 8 may 2011 to reveal the secrets of fieldcraft, sponsored by carl zeiss ltd. Simon king biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Buy what does rain smell like discover the fascinating answers to the most curious weather questions from two expert meteorologists by king, simon, nasir, clare isbn. Receive a signed copy of simon kings new book vantage. Naturalist and tv presenter simon king, known to many as the presenter of the bbcs springwatch, autumnwatch and big cat diary, has written a beautiful book called nature watch. Simons passion to encourage us all to take responsibility for the planet and to modify the way we live now drives his professional life.
Simon king is a professional naturalist and wildlife presenter as well as an expert cameraman and an accomplished author. King has been working in the field of natural history film making for over 30 years. How to track and observe wildlife by simon king is published by quadrille. An audience with simon king lichfield garrick theatre. The tv star delivered his weather forecasts with a. Born in nairobi, kenya and currently based in the uk, simon has traveled the world, capturing many spectacular images. He is wellknown for english wildlife enthusiast and television host of the bbcs big cat diary. Simon king is an awardwinning wildlife cameraman and television presenter and, as such, a familiar face to millions around the globe. Award winning brushwood robin nester the brushwood robin nester is an original design by simon, who has used his knowledge of birds and robins in particular to create a habitat that is tailored to the nesting habits of the species. Simon henry king obe honfrps born 27 december 1962 is a british naturalist, author.
Big cat live presenter simon king was born in kenya but grew up in britain. Simon king, known to many as the presenter of the bbcs springwatch, autumnwatch and big cat diary, has written a beautiful book called. The only official facebook page of wildlife tv presenter and conservationist chris packham. Together they have presented a number of television cookery series for bbc television and have since launched an online weight loss programme, the hairy bikers diet club. Simon king, the wellknown television presenter, cameraman big cat diary. Amazing animals, extraordinary people, astonishing. Bbc weatherman simon king showed off a bold new look today after undergoing a hair transplant. Nature watch is now available for preorder from his online store, to celebrate the launch, all preordered copies will receive an exclusive signed copy of the book. More and more people are discovering the joys of being out and about in the british countryside. Yet surprisingly few of us know where and what to look for when spotting wild animals in their natural habitats. Do your bit for nature by either being one of the first to own a new linnet jac. Simon king obe naturalist, tv presenter and safari host. This is the heartbreaking moment dianne oxberrys bbc colleague breaks down about her death as he reads the weather forecast. Simon king wildlife award winning wildlife products and.
In the days before we saw life through the eyes of animal robots, we saw life through the eyes of the people who knew them best and jonathan scott was instrumental in that. Wild dorset with simon king wildlife safaris, painting. Frome simon king wildlife the current image, detailed weather forecast for the next days and comments. His charity, the simon king wildlife project, is dedicated to turning the tide against the loss of natural habitats. Shetland diaries by simon king books hachette australia. Simons unexpected encounter with a lion in the bushes.
A wildlife nut and gadget geek sharing tips and advice on how to watch wildlife. Bbc nature presenter simon king presents the ultimate guide to watching british wildlife in naturewatch, a book that is perfect for anyone who. Simons love of wildlife began in his childhood home in africa. Discover award winning wildlife products in the simon king wildlife shop.
Jan 18, 2020 jonathan and angela scott the big cat people. Simon will also be presenting the awards for the mammal societys mammal photographer of the year competition. Watched by millions on big cat diary, autumnwatch and springwatch, this hugely popular presenter writes his memoir of a life lived with animals. This is a charity whose objective is to encourage land restoration projects on a national and international scale, enthusing others from school children and inner city councils and communities to farmers and other landowners to make similar changes to their own patch. If you love the shetland isles, or love the wildlife of the scottish islands, then this is the book for you highland news the tv shetland diaries are now accompanied by a book, which sheds light on kings attachment to the natural world.
I have greatly enjoyed simon kings filming and reporting on wild life whether it is spring watch or big cat diary and in this book he gives an account of his involvement in these excellent programmes and much much more. Portfolio eight hardcover january 1, 2001 by harry ricketts editor, simon king foreword. Alexander was born on 1986, romy was born on 1989 and greer was born on 1995. The first half of the book deals with practical matters and how to read more. The specially shaped kibbles are packed with nutritious chicken and perfect for adults and hoglets. As a little boy, the diaries reveal, games of hide and seek in the woods developed the patience he would later require to while away the hours in hides in. Long before he set foot on the islands, big cat diary and springwatch presenter, simon king, fell in love with shetland. Bbc radio 5 live breakfast weather presenter simon king was. Just thought id let you know the book that accompanies the series is out 1st april 2010.
A wonderful opportunity to spend a week with simon king and his handpicked team of local naturalists studying the wildlife in 7 different habitat types during early summer in dorset. Here you will find regular updates of highlights from all our live cams, films on wildlife gardening, how to watch w. His top ten sunday times bestselling memoir wild life was published in 2010, the same year he was. King received an honorary fellowship of the royal photographic society in 2011. This extraordinary northern wilderness is home to otters and a vast seabird colony, but it was a chance encounter with a killer whale that compelled him to spend a year getting to know the place of his boyhood dreams for a bbc series. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. This august, wildlife expert simon king obe is releasing his brand new book on the art of tracking and watching wildlife in britain and europe. In this fully illustrated talk, simon takes the audience on a journey of discovery, showing how everyone can talk to the animals in their own neighbourhood and get first class views of wildlife as a result.
What does rain smell like discover the fascinating. Known to millions as a face of springwatch and big cat diary, naturalist and broadcaster simon king is the real life dr dolittle. Nature watch by simon king hardie grant publishing. The crunchy texture helps maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. What does simon king bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book. From the makers of the uks most popular hedgehog food spikes delicious dry is designed as a supplement to the hedgehogs natural diet. Nature trail is the ultimate guide to watching british wildlife previously published in hardback as naturewatch, from renowned naturalist and tv presenter simon king. This streaming webcam is located in united kingdom. They have a daughter named savannah, born in august 2006. What made the experience of listening to wild life the most enjoyable. Simon is closely involved with a variety of wildlife charities, including being the current president of the wildlife trusts. Simon king is a great after dinner and keynote speaker. Simon king celebrating 100 years of the wildlife trusts at gunnersbury triangle local nature reserve, 2012. The simon king ultimate wildlife hide wildlife world direct. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Find out what simon is up to, watch the webcams and enjoy wild days out.
Simon will also introduce his new book nature watch, and signed copies will be available to purchase. He is an exceptional safari host and spending time out in the field with simon is always special. Simon kings nature watch teaches how to spot and track wildlife. Simon king obe is an acclaimed naturalist, author and broadcaster, not to mention expert cameraman, receiving an honorary fellowship of the royal photographic society in 2011. Simon king was born on december 27, 1962, in nairobi, kenya. Simon king is one of the most knowleable naturalists in britain. Find out about his career in wildlife film making and his passion for kenyas wild places. Nature and wildlife experts simon king obe and mike dilger have been confirmed for guest appearances at the new pensthorpe bird and wildlife fair, held at pensthorpe natural park, near fakenham, on saturday 18 and sunday 19 may 2019. Simon james king born 20 october 1966 is an english television presenter, best known as one half of the hairy bikers with dave myers.