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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Book of the Week: Dormice
Continuing our selection of the very best titles available through NHBS: Dormice: A Tale of Two Species by Pat Morris What? Second edition of Morris’s informative treatment of the natural history, and current conservation and ecological status, of Britain’s two native species of dormouse. Why? The dormouse had been particularly under-represented in biological and conservation [...]
Celebrating 60 years and Counting of the Longworth Mammal Trap
The Longworth mammal trap was invented in 1949 and is celebrating over 60 years of service. As the most widely used and respected small mammal trap in use in Europe, it is familiar to many of us. But how well do you actually know it? Read on for some facts on the Longworth trap you may or may not know!
Living with Dormice – Now in Stock at NHBS
The dormouse is one of the least seen but most loved of British animals. Dormice have always been portrayed as elusive, rare animals with specialised food requirements found only in large ancient woodlands. Sue Eden was therefore surprised to find them nesting in the coastal scrub of her new garden. Her many years of ensuing [...]
Dormouse Nest Tubes New in Stock at NHBS
Dormouse Nest Tubes are now available from NHBS. These nest tubes provide a cheap and easy method of determining the presence of dormice within a habitat, and provide an effective alternative to using a large number of more expensive wooden nest boxes. The dormouse nest tube consists of two parts – the wooden ‘tray’ and [...]
The Vincent Wildlife Trust and NHBS
We are pleased to announce that the Vincent Wildlife Trust has appointed NHBS the official distributor for their publications, including the new and bestselling Lesser Horseshoe Bat Conservation Handbook. Other Vincent Wildlife Trust publications distributed by NHBS include: The Bats of Britain and Ireland (Bestseller) The Polecat Survey of Britain 2004-2006 (New for 2008) Distribution [...]
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