Lira Valencia
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2025 ambassador

Lira Valencia

English
Cymraeg

Please can you introduce yourself

I am a South London born and raised wildlife enthusiast who currently works in a nature reserve as a ranger. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a fascination of other living things around me. Since completing my degree in Zoology, I have taken part in many wildlife projects abroad and in the UK which led to my particular interest in birds. In 2023 I started an Instagram @outsidewithlira to teach urban communities about birds and other wildlife around them. Birding has helped me through tough times, and I want others to experience the benefits too.

 

Where does creativity show up for you and how do you use it?

I never thought of myself as creative until I started using my Instagram to inspire others to get into nature. Creating engaging content takes a lot of creativity- especially when it’s about pigeons! I love storytelling whether its through work or with loved ones which uses creative juices.

 

Has your creativity ever led you to any unexpected places or connections?

Creativity always leads me to weird and wonderful situations. For example, experimenting with cooking and creating fabulous new dishes (or not!) to making new life-long friends at creative workshops. Creativity is behind a lot of my best connections and memories.

 

What drew you to take part in The January Challenge?
Nature is a massive source of creativity for me. It’s a place where I can let my thoughts run wild and there are no limits or judgement from nature itself. When we look around us, a lot of our society has been inspired by nature-from fashion to aeroplanes!

 

Finish the sentence. 'Creativity Is...'
a fun necessity

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