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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
NHBS On The Road – a conference update
This autumn NHBS has set up shop at various meetings and conferences across the UK. Anneli and Karen were presenting some of our latest books and field kit at the Butterfly Conservation Meeting at Cheltenham Race Course last Saturday, whilst Anneli will be at the BTO Annual Conference in early December. We always love the [...]
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. [...]
Book of the Week: Bats: From Evolution to Conservation, 2nd Ed.
Continuing our selection of the very best titles available through NHBS: Bats: From Evolution to Conservation by John D. Altringham What? 2nd edition of John Altringham’s 1996 OUP publication, Bats: Biology and Behaviour Why? This rigorous and authoritative textbook is updated to reflect the current state of research on all aspects of bat biology, ecology [...]
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 [...]
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