We’d like to extend our hearty congratulations to the six authors named in The Wainwright nature writing prize shortlist this morning.

We’re so proud to see some of our nearest and dearest recognised for their literary feats: hats off to Rob Cowen, Amy Liptrot, Robert Macfarlane and Katharine Norbury.

The winner will be announced on Friday 5 August in a special event at Countryfile Live in Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. More info here.