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Nick has been a familiar face on our screens for over 30 years, travelling the globe in search of the planet’s most fascinating and bizarre wildlife.
He has presented countless shows for the BBC, Channel 5, National Geographic and Discovery, including Springwatch, Autumnwatch Unsprung, Weird Creatures with Nick Baker, Ultimate Explorer, and Big Week at the Zoo. His 3D special Nick Baker’s Beautiful Freaks aired on both Discovery and Sky 3D.
Whether he’s on expeditions to the wildest parts of the planet or uncovering rare species closer to home, Nick brings nature to life with wonder, humour and insight. He is a natural storyteller sometimes serious, sometimes comedic but always engaging and hugely informative.
Nick is known as a knowledgeable and respected speaker whose passion shines through in every appearance. His ability to connect with audiences of all ages makes him a popular choice for talks, lectures, school visits and after-dinner speaking events.
A committed ecologist and conservationist, Nick supports several leading conservation NGOs, including the RSPB, Buglife, and Butterfly Conservation, where he serves as Vice President. He has led field studies on rare and threatened species and is currently working with Mar Lodge Estate and the Cairngorms National Park Authority on a captive breeding project for one of the UK’s rarest ants.
Nick is also an accomplished author, with twelve published titles to his name. His most recent book, ReWild: The Art of Returning to Nature, blends memoir and practical advice to inspire readers to reconnect with the natural world. His other titles include Nick Baker’s Bug Book, The Nature Tracker’s Handbook, The Complete Naturalist, and Nick Baker’s British Wildlife: A Month-by-Month Guide. Nick’s specialist topics include insects, conservation, rewilding, biodiversity, sustainability, and motivation. Nick currently has two new books in press: The Pond Explorer’s Handbook and A Field Guide to the Night (for Princeton University Press), alongside a fully revised second edition of The Nature Tracker’s Handbook (for Bloomsbury Publishing).
With deep knowledge across species and habitats, Nick is a powerful and inspiring contributor to any event focused on wildlife, nature, and our relationship with the natural world. He firmly believes that we can’t protect what we don’t value or feel connected to a principle that underpins all of his work. Whether through speaking, writing, or fieldwork, Nick continues to dedicate himself to helping others rekindle their curiosity, empathy, and sense of responsibility for the wild world around us.
TESTIMONIALS:
Nick gave a really inspiring talk at our Members’ Day and hit the nail on the head with the brief. The talk was entertaining and left members motivated to do their bit to help protect wildlife and the environment. Nick was very generous with his time and spent several hours after afterwards talking to members, answering questions and posing for photographs. Nick’s profile really helped us to draw in an audience for our event and attendance was well up on the previous year.
Richard Whittaker, Member Engagement Manager, Lincolnshire Co-op
Our evening went really well with Nick Baker. The team at Southfields Veterinary Specialists enjoyed hearing his stories during the official speeches and were pleased to speak to him afterwards and take photos, which was great.
The feedback we had from the hospital director and operations manager was really positive as well. Thanks again for your help with arranging everything and please pass on our best wishes to Nick.
Southfields Veterinary Specialists