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In this edition: Two new nature travel guides to Eastern and Western Andalucia from KNNV, a Dutch conservation NGO, and a great new photographic field guide to the Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East from Princeton University Press. Read our new blog post if you or your local school or wildlife trust want to learn more about freshwater aquatic life.
We also highlight A Fieldworker’s Guide to the Golden Eagle, the Birds of Venzuela, a book celebrating the diversity of shells, practical guides to marine plankton, statistics for ecologists and the amphibians of China as well as a fascinating book on the etymology of fern names.
Have a look at Leon’s Bookshelf and Luanne’s Kit Bag for the latest on books and equipment for pond dipping.
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Leon's selection of new arrivals at the warehouse & important new titles catalogued.
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This week's bag features pond dipping equipment - including a range of nets, sampling trays, bug pots and microscopes.
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Crossbill Guides are attractively produced nature travel guides on major European natural areas, published by KNNV, the Dutch conservation NGO. With coverage of some well known and some lesser known areas, Crossbill Guides look set to become indispensable books for wildlife travellers and conservationists visiting Europe.
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Crossbill Guide: Western Andalucía: Huelva to Málaga, Spain
This guide covers roughly the provinces of Huelva, Seville, Cádiz and Málaga. It describes the flora and fauna, landscape and traditional land use of this region.
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Crossbill Guide: Eastern Andalucía: Córdoba to Cabo de Gata, Spain
This guide covers the provinces of Córdoba, Jaen, Granada and Almería. Like all other Crossbill Guides, it answers two questions: What makes this area so special, and how you can see this for yourself?
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Other titles in the series
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Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide
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Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe – this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once.
The book's 2,200 stunning colour photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species.
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Backlist Bargain sale highlights:
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Ecology & Biodiversity Equipment Catalogue 2017 - pre-order your free copy today
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The NHBS Ecology & Biodiversity Equipment Catalogue 2017 is packed with the best of the latest ecology equipment and books as usual, and will be available from early March.
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Tundra shrews are providing clues about the effects of climate change on species that live in the Arctic
Researchers examined shrews from Alaska and other northern regions and identified their parasites, such as tapeworms, to understand how changes in the distributions of these mammals due to the warming climate can drive changes in other groups of species.
Discovery of new shark species highlights need to protect Belize waters
The Belize Fisheries Department and researchers from Florida International University (FIU) confirmed the presence of a new shark species belonging to the bonnethead type in waters off the coast of Belize last week.
Galapagos giant tortoises make a comeback, thanks to innovative conservation strategies
Ground breaking work by the Galapagos National Parks Directorate, the Galapagos Conservancy NGO, and international conservation scientists is making a difference in this rare good news story.
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Our catalogue editor's picks from the new books at NHBS
Important arrivals at the warehouse:
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Pond dipping equipment from the NHBS Equipment Team
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