 | | | Author interview with James Shipman: Identifying Bats of Britain and Ireland |
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| Packed with insider information, Identifying Bats of Britain and Ireland offers expert guidance on how to identify bats in hand for beginners and field ecologists. Bridging the gap between introductory books and more technical volumes, this humorous guide uses detailed images, diagrams and tables to simply communicate the techniques required when training for a bat license, the fundamentals of bat ecology, survey equipment and the key features that distinguish one species from another. |
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James Shipman is a bat enthusiast who loves to inspire and motivate future bat workers. He works as a senior ecologist and is involved in numerous bat-related projects. In 2016 he was recognised with the Bat Conservation Trust’s Pete Guest Award for outstanding contribution to bat conservation.
We recently chatted with James about his inspiration for the book, the challenges he faced when constructing a detailed identification guide and more. |
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| |  | Make the most of up to 50% off selected products in our Clearance Sale – sale ends 12th January. |
|  | Discover this practical, easy-to-follow, seasonal activity guide that helps you reconnect with the natural world in urban and suburban landscapes
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|  | Roam the striking Scottish countryside with author Katty Baird, as she seeks, documents and observes the great diversity of moths and caterpillars that Britain has to offer |
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|  | Brimming with the latest scientific findings, this book collates everything you need to know about beetles, from diversity to communication and feeding |
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|  | Hawke Optics Endurance ED Binoculars (10x32) |
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|  | Bushnell CORE S-4K No Glow Trail Camera |
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| Pocket Guide to British Spiders |
| Featuring 130 of the most common species of spider that can be found across Britain, this beautifully illustrated pocket guide details key identification features, characteristics, habitat, distribution, webs, egg cocoons and behaviour. Additional sections highlight how the reader can distinguish similar species from one another, alongside stunning artwork by leading insect illustrator Richard Lewington. |
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| Pixfra Arc 600 Series Thermal Monocular |
| The ARC series thermal monoculars are highly portable and lightweight, boasting a sensitive 640×512, 12µm, <30mK NETD thermal sensor, combined with a 13, 25 or 35mm f1.0 lens and an OLED display offering crisp, clear images. Made of a robust magnesium alloy, the chassis will absorb any drops and scrapes that may occur when used in the field, and has an IP67 rating against dust and water ingress. |
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|  | Explore a selection of new and forthcoming books from the NHBS bookstore, including European Boletes and the recently published 40 Years of Evolution. |
|  | The first of a two-part set presenting all species, forms and varieties of the genera, it includes keys to all species, information on ecology, morphology, protection and more |
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|  | Authors draw on their historic field study, as well as new ecological, behavioural and genetic data to measure finch populations over four decades on Daphne Major island |
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|  | Written by a world-renowned expert, this book features hundreds of breathtaking photographs of moths from around the world, highlighting their profiles, diversity, life cycle and metamorphoses |
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Book Review: Lost Wonders |
| | In this eye-opening book, author and journalist Tom Lathan tells the powerful story of ten species that have lived, died and been declared extinct since 2000 – nine of which you will likely never have heard of before. Lathan momentarily resurrects them to examine what led to their loss and speaks to the people who tried to save them.
Each chapter recounts a series of fascinating tales about creatures that can no longer be found on Earth – from giant tortoises and minuscule snails the size of sesame seeds, to fish that wag their tails like puppies – bringing these lost wonders briefly back to life to give us a tantalising glimpse of what we have lost within our own lifetime.
Read NHBS catalogue editor Dr. Leon Vlieger’s review on the Conservation Hub. |
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