It’s that time of the year again – just like Christmas this little corner of the calendar is sacred, the Birdfair is my annual catch up with the people that circulate in the world of wildlife and wildlife conservation. It’s a time to catch up with old friends and make new ones, as well as [...]
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NHBS at Birdfair 2012: our biggest Birdfair yet
This year we are gearing up for our biggest Birdfair yet! NHBS has a bigger and better stand this year featuring a new workshop area with a full schedule of events all weekend. Come along to find out more about ultrasound bat detecting, pond-dipping, wildlife photography and more. And join us in the main Birdfair [...]
Getting started with the SM2BAT+ bat detector
The Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM2BAT+ is a passive ultrasound recorder that can be left out in the field for long periods of time to record ultrasound at frequencies of up to 192 kHz. The SM2BAT+ comes packaged in a plain green weatherproof box making it easy to position discretely without the need for expensive [...]
New: Carwardine’s Ultimate Wildlife Experiences – plus great backlist special offer
‘Ultimate Wildlife Experiences’ is the new book from Mark Carwardine: zoologist, conservationist, award-winning writer, TV and radio presenter, widely published wildlife photographer, best-selling author and columnist and wildlife tour leader. Carwardine’s last account of world wildlife travel – 2009′s Last Chance to See: In the Footsteps of Douglas Adams – found him teaming up with Stephen [...]
The NHBS Batalogue 2012 – available now
The Batalogue is our annual catalogue of bat detectors and accessories for bat work and bat groups. There are hundreds of products and accessories to choose from, along with detailed specifications and comparison charts. How to get the Batalogue Option #1 Browse the Batalogue online Option #2 Call (+44 (0) 1803 865913), or email us, [...]
Save 35% on ten natural history classics from Johns Hopkins UP this June
Always setting a high standard for scientific publishing, Johns Hopkins University Press titles span the range of our natural history subject areas providing solid high-quality research from top academics. These ten books from JHUP have been – and continue to be – bestsellers at NHBS, and they are all on special offer at 35% off [...]
Imagine a rock pool: wildlife kit winners with NHBS and Wildlife Watch magazine
In association with NHBS, Wildlife Watch - the Wildlife Trusts‘ young members magazine - has been running a competition to win NHBS Educational Rock Pooling Kits. The task was to choose a shore creature and imagine a rock pool that would be ideally suited to its needs – and to draw it! There are five winners and their drawings [...]
New Edition of Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines – available now
From the Bat Conservation Trust website: The Bat Conservation Trust encourages people working with bats, or those who might come into contact with bats or their roosts during their daily lives, to follow good practice. We have worked with organisations and individuals across many sectors to develop a range of guidance to help you conduct your business or perform your work [...]
Special Offer: 20% off all books in the “Animal” Series
Save 20% on any book* in the “Animal” series from Reaktion Books *Does not include the forthcoming titles, Chicken, Wolf, Trout and Sparrow We think these are the perfect gift for the wildlife enthusiast - there are over 40 books in the series so far, covering mammals, birds, insects and fish… not to mention the odd crustacean and mollusc! Each book in [...]
Nick Baker at NHBS – Birdfair News!
Come and meet Nick Baker at the NHBS Stand: Marquee 2, Stands 15, 33 and 34 NHBS Ambassador Nick Baker will be visiting the NHBS Stand on Saturday 20th August between 12pm and 1pm, and on Sunday 21st August between 10am and 11am. Come and talk to Nick about the wonderful world of bugs, the secret life [...]
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