Speaker: Graeme Lyons ‘I have been studying natural history for some 38 years, 25 in a professional capacity and have recorded some 10,129 species in the British Isles. I currently work in Sussex as a freelance entomologist, ecologist and botanist and specialise in nature reserve, farming and rewilding management advice based on the interpretation of the surveys I carry out. I also run a number of identification courses. I am an advocate of the pan-species listing approach and author of the book ‘Pan-species Listing: How to Become a Super-Naturalist’.
‘My current main areas of interest are spiders, beetles, bugs, molluscs, moths, Orthoptera and the intertidal zone (especially nudibranchs). Most of my spare time is spent in the field and in 2026 I am trying to see 6000 specie in the UK (currently on 4,858). I am county recorder for spiders and bugs.’
‘Pan-species Listing: How to Become a Super-Naturalist is the title of my book. This talk is an introduction to the concept of PSL, its benefits and how you can take part. I will talk about what’s in the book (there’s a lot more than just PSL) and there’s a focus on the ‘6000 species in 2026’ challenge along with some of the new species I’ve seen this year. The talk will feature many photos and anecdotes. I will be selling my book at a discounted rate of £32′.
Venue: Main Meeting Room, Redland Quaker House
