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 [...]
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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 [...]

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 [...]

Triple Chamber Bat Box available from NHBS for the first time this autumn
Introducing the Triple Chamber Bat Box NHBS’s new Triple Chamber Bat Box is available for the first time this autumn. The new bat box has three large chambers providing its inhabitants with a huge living area (compared with most other wooden bat boxes). Consequently, they are particularly well-suited to large colonies, including maternity colonies. Most [...]

“This tiny bundle of energy in my hand…”: John Altringham talks to the Hoopoe about bats
John Altringham, author of Bats: From Evolution to Conservation, discusses the appeal of bats, what they are, and how we should think about their conservation needs. How did you first become interested in studying bats? I was taken to a Natterer’s bat roost, almost 30 years ago now, and saw my first bat close up. [...]

Five reasons to use a Batcorder
EcoObs’ Batcorder is the first of a new generation of autonomous bat recording devices designed to produce higher quality recording and automated identification. The key benefits of the Batcorder system are: 1 .Save time and reduce costs By automatically analysing bat calls, the Batcorder will save you significant amounts of time. The exceptional quality of [...]

Batcorder: 5 easy steps to automatic bat identification
To find out how the Batcorder System works, watch the 6 minute demonstration video. This video will revolutionise your bat work! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The Batcorder and associated software is the most advanced bat detection and identification system available. Fast becoming the most popular choice in continental Europe, the Batcorder is set [...]

Guide to Mist Nets
Please note, the sale of mist nets is restricted to those with an appropriate licence or permit. Please provide a copy when ordering. NHBS offers a range of mist nets to meet specific requirements when catching bats or birds. All of our mist nets are manufactured to high standards and feature the following advantages; Net [...]

Bats of Britain, Europe and Northwest Africa – Now in Stock at NHBS
Autumn must be the time that bat books come home to roost – several new titles have just flown into NHBS, with more on the horizon. The hottest new title is Bats of Britain, Europe and Northwest Africa – now in stock at NHBS. This substantial reference with hundreds of intriguing photographs is certain to [...]
Batbox III Featured on BBC’s Coast Programme
Check out this video from the most recent BBC Coast TV programme featuring the Batbox III bat detector. The detector is used to locate bats living in an old World War II bunker on the Normandy coast. The video shows how you can "hear" the bats with the detector before you can see them – [...]
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