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 [...]
Bushnell XLT Trophy Cam Trail Camera: Nick Baker’s review and video footage
Nick Baker, NHBS Ambassador, has been trying out the Bushnell XLT Trophy Cam Trail Camera. Here are his initial impressions: These Bushnell trail cameras are about as good as you can get for the money, and using them is rather addictive too! The XLT (right) was the model I tested – the camera comes as [...]
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 [...]
Guide to Robinson Moth Traps
Robinson Moth Traps are the preferred choice amongst many serious entomologists because they offer the highest attraction and retention rates. There are various models available and NHBS offers a comprehensive range – we’ve put together this guide to Robinson Moth Traps to help you choose the right model. We have also included our top tips to improve the efficiency of your Robinson Trap in use.
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!
Night Vision Scopes at NHBS
Night vision scopes work by collecting available light, normally from the moon and stars, and amplifying this to generate a meaningful image. The main component of any scope is the Image Intensifier, a vacuum tube that differs in design depending on the generation of scope (more info on generations later!). The image intensifier collects particles [...]
New Titles in Entomology – including Moths of Europe, Volume 2
Some great new insect titles are now available at NHBS, most significantly Moths of Europe, Volume 2: Geometrid Moths which is now in stock at NHBS – order your copy today. Moths of Europe, Volume 2: Geometrid Moths deals with more than 1000 species of Lepidoptera traditionally grouped together as geometers and classified in the [...]
NHBS Quick Guide – Butterfly Nets
Take a closer look at the beautiful butterflies of your region with one of the wide variety of butterfly nets offered by NHBS. From the portable Crushable Pocket Butterfly Net to the heavy-duty Large Butterfly Net, we offer a butterfly net for every need (and for every age – check out the Children’s Butterfly Net). [...]
New Bird Conservation Books from NHBS
A Best Practice Guide for Wild Bird Monitoring Schemes is essential reading for all those involved in bird counts, conducting surveys, analysing monitoring data and managing results. This key resource outlines the general principles of good survey design and best practices for sampling, field methods, and data analysis. Contributors include the RSPB, EBCC, CSO, BirdLife [...]
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