Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/11/22/bbc-wildlife-calendar/ # NaturesLens Proudly Sponsors the 2026 BBC Wildlife Calendar Published on November 22, 2025 [![Bbc Wl Calendar P2](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BBC-WL-Calendar-p2-1024x773.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BBC-WL-Calendar-p2.jpg) Written by [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/) with images contributed by BBC Wildlife Magazine . Each year, the **BBC Wildlife Calendar** graces homes across the country – a celebration of the natural world, filled with striking imagery that inspires & reminds us of the beauty worth protecting. For 2026, we at **NaturesLens** are delighted to announce that we are the **proud sponsors of the BBC Wildlife Calendar**, which will be given away with the **December 2025 issue of [*BBC Wildlife Magazine*](https://www.discoverwildlife.com)**. [![Bbc Wl Calendar Cover](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BBC-WL-Calendar-Cover.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BBC-WL-Calendar-Cover.jpg) ## What Is A Shared Passion for Wildlife & Photography? For over a decade, NaturesLens has led photographers to some of the most notable wildlife experiences on Earth – from [Japan](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/japan/)’s frozen landscapes & [Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/costa-rica/)’s tropical rainforests, to the vast plains of [Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/) & the rugged coastlines of the North Atlantic. Our passion lies not just in travel, but in connecting photographers with the stories of nature – ethical, immersive & deeply rewarding. Partnering with the BBC Wildlife Calendar feels like a natural step; it represents everything we value – **notable imagery, authentic encounters, & a celebration of the natural world through the lens of those who love it most**. ## What Makes the BBC Wildlife Calendar Special? The [BBC Wildlife Calendar](https://www.discoverwildlife.com) has long been a collector’s favourite – featuring strong, often award-winning photography that captures wildlife at its most intimate & inspiring. Each image tells a story of patience, observation & respect – qualities that mirror the ethos behind every [NaturesLens wildlife photography holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/all-wildlife-photography-holidays/). For many, this calendar is more than a date-keeper – it’s a year-round reminder of the beauty that awaits just beyond our own backyards, or across the globe. [![Calendar Pages](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Calendar-pages.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Calendar-pages.jpg) ## Looking Ahead to 2026 & Beyond As sponsors, we’re proud to play a small part in celebrating the photographers whose images fill the 2026 calendar – & in encouraging new photographers to take that next step towards capturing their own distinctive wildlife moments. Whether it’s [photographing puffins on the cliffs of Grimsey](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/grimsey-island/), [big cats in the Serengeti](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/lions/), or [eagles in the forests of Sweden](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/sweden/), **NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays** are designed to inspire photographers at every level – combining experienced leaders offering guidance, small group sizes & excellent access to wildlife hotspots worldwide. ### Explore Your Own Wild Adventure If the [2026](https://natureslens.co.uk/during/2026/) BBC Wildlife Calendar sparks your wanderlust, [discover our full range of wildlife photography holidays](https://natureslens.co.uk/all-wildlife-photography-holidays/) – each one crafted to bring you closer to the world’s most notable species & stories. - NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are structured around photographic opportunity — every schedule decision is made around light, behaviour, & access. - Small groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried positions & individual guidance. - Single occupancy accommodation is included as standard across the majority of our trips. ## Share this post - - - - [![Heipi Travel Tripod Review](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Heipi-Travel-Tripod-Review-5.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/08/26/heipi-travel-tripod-review-long-term-field-use/) ### [HEIPI Travel Tripod Review – Long-Term Field Use & Real-World Verdict](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/08/26/heipi-travel-tripod-review-long-term-field-use/) August 26, 2026 After two years of extensive real-world use, we revisit the HEIPI Travel Tripod to see how it has stood up… - [![A backlit Arctic Hare photographed at the Varanger hide that NaturesLens use twice during their Arctic Wildlife of Varanger tour - 04](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-backlit-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-04-300x169.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/) ### [Arctic Hares Under the Northern Night – Two Evenings That Deliver](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/) April 21, 2026 On our Arctic Wildlife of Varanger photography tour, two dedicated evenings in a specialist Arctic hare hide give you the… - [![One Of The Many Species That Were Photographed By Karen Folbeck During Our 2024 Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday 41](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/thumbnails/medium/One-of-the-many-species-that-were-photographed-by-Karen-Folbeck-during-our-2024-Costa-Rican-Wildlife-Photography-Holiday-41-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/01/27/some-of-the-images-that-were-captured-by-karen-kolbeck-during-our-2024-costa-rican-photography-holiday/) ### [Images from Karen’s Costa Rica Wildlife Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/01/27/some-of-the-images-that-were-captured-by-karen-kolbeck-during-our-2024-costa-rican-photography-holiday/) January 27, 2025 Explore stunning images from the 2024 NaturesLens Costa Rican Photography Holiday captured by Karen Kolbeck In this article 1. [What Is A Shared Passion for Wildlife & Photography?](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/11/22/bbc-wildlife-calendar/#what-is-a-shared-passion-for-wildlife-photography) 1. [What Makes the BBC Wildlife Calendar Special?](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/11/22/bbc-wildlife-calendar/#what-makes-the-bbc-wildlife-calendar-special) 1. [Looking Ahead to 2026 & Beyond](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/11/22/bbc-wildlife-calendar/#looking-ahead-to-2026-beyond) 1. [Explore Your Own Wild Adventure](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/11/22/bbc-wildlife-calendar/#explore-your-own-wild-adventure) ### Author DM [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/) shares practical field notes, trip updates and wildlife photography advice from the NaturesLens programme. Next step ### Find your next wildlife photography holiday Browse small-group trips by destination, subject, season and photographic goal. 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