How have we improved our dormouse nest tubes? We have just released a new and improved model of the dormouse nest tube. What’s different? Well, we have tried to tackle two of the most frequently encountered problems with setting up dormouse nest tubes. (1) It can be tricky to attach them securely to a branch [...]
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Five reasons you will love the new Habibat Bat Box
1. Artificial accommodation designed for bats The Habibat is a large bat box made of insulating concrete with an internal roost space, which can be incorporated into the fabric of a building as it is built or renovated. Its single chamber is internally divided by inverted V wedges to increase surfaces for bats to roost against and [...]
Hibernation time – a quick guide to safe overwintering for your garden visitors
As the days grow shorter and cooler, many animals are beginning to look for a safe place to spend the winter. The best way to cater for most hibernating animals is simply not to tidy your garden too much – a pile of leaves at the back of a flower bed provides a great place [...]
NHBS Ornithology Catalogue: Summer 2011
As usual, the NHBS ornithology list has expanded over the last year to incorporate many fantastic new books for birdwatchers, conservation workers, and ecologists. We hope you enjoy browsing these, alongside featured classics and bestsellers. The Editor’s Choice selections pick out the very best recent and forthcoming titles in each main subject area. Our wildlife [...]
The NHBS Guide to choosing a bird nest box
Choosing a nest box for birds Nest boxes are an increasingly important tool in helping to reverse the decline of many bird species. With such a broad range of nest boxes available, we’ve put together a table to help you to find the right nest box regardless of where you live and what species you’d [...]
Five FAQs About Attracting Birds to Your Nest Box
We’ve put together some answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about bird nest boxes - follow this basic advice to ensure birds take up residence in your nest boxes. You can browse the full range of nest boxes we sell online and if you’re keen to find out more – check out the BTO Nestbox Guide, it’s [...]
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