James Lowen
Nature and travel writer
James Lowen is an award-winning author and journalist who writes about nature, conservation and travel. Alongside his magazine and newspaper work, James has written 13 books, two of which have been named Travel Guidebook of the Year: A Summer of British Wildlife and 52 European Wildlife Weekends. James loves championing the underdog, leading to two recent books on moths, notably the travel narrative Much Ado About Mothing. James is also an experienced editor of wildlife and travel guides (and runs Neotropical Birding magazine), a wildlife photographer (represented by FLPA and Alamy), a wildlife tour guide and an environmental consultant. In years past, he was both a tropical conservation biologist and a UK senior civil servant.
Recent articles by James Lowen
10 destinations for ethical wildlife holidays
Want to see the world in a way that counts for wildlife?
Here are ten ideas to get your travel plans started.
15 of the best wildlife-watching destinations
Whether you just have a weekend or a whole fortnight, are choosing to stay in the UK or venture further afield, there are plenty of great locations that will enable you to get outdoors enjoy the thrill of seeing wild animals in their natural environment.
Your best ever wild summer: species to look out for and where to see them
Just how many unforgettable UK wildlife experiences can you pack into a season? Naturalist and author James Lowen shares his top tips for species to see this summer.
Japan in spring
Discover the top wildlife spectacles and species to see during the cherry blossom season.
13 of the best places to see murmurating starlings
The sight and sound of thousands of swooping starlings overhead is one of the greatest British wildlife experiences. Here’s where you can see this unmissable spectacle.