Great British Beach Clean
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The Great British Beach Clean is organised by the Marine Conservation Society (MSC) and takes place in September every year. During this nine day period, thousands of volunteers gather together on beaches around the UK to collect the litter they find on and above the strandline. This huge event has taken place since 1994 and occurs alongside the International Coastal Cleanup.
This year, the Great British Beach Clean is currently running from Friday 16th to Sunday 25th September.
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This month, our equipment team has put together a guide to how to refold our Spring Frame Butterfly Net. This foldable net has a 30cm diameter sprung frame allowing it to be folded in on itself and packed into the drawstring pouch for storage or transport. The full range of butterfly nets we offer can be found on our website.
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This month, browse our newly catalogued books on Leon's bookshelf.
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A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina - Due September 2022
A comprehensive and indispensable reference for identifying and appreciating the native flora of South Carolina. The authors, all experienced botanists, offer essays on various topics including carnivorous plants, native orchids and the role and effects of fire and agriculture on the landscape. This expanded edition catalogues nearly 1,000 species, organised by habitat, with descriptions, colour photographs, range maps, conservation status and more.
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Field Guide to Flies with Three Pulvilli: Famililes of Homeodactyla of Northwest Europe - September 2022
In this field guide, the authors describe eight families of flies that have three pulvilli on their feet (tarsi) as a common characteristic. These are older and closely related families of flies (Homeodactyla). More than 150 species are described, with species texts offering short information on occurrence, flight season and rarity, supported by clear photographs.
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Author Interview with Susan Young
Wildlife Photography Fieldcraft
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This unique book describes a straightforward system for how to successfully locate wildlife, the most difficult aspect of wildlife photography. Photographing the stunning natural world around us can be a challenging process and there is little practical advice available on how to find the wildlife you’d like to photograph. While patience and persistence have to come from you, being equipped with the right fieldcraft knowledge, offered in this book, can increase your chances of getting the results – and the special moments – you are looking for.
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This book offers guidance on how to photograph a variety of species, along with tips on equipment and advice suitable to both newcomers and more experienced wildlife photographers.
Susan Young speaks with us about why she chose to write this book, her process for researching each chapter and why wildlife photography is so important for engaging the public with the environment.
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Autumn is a time of great change for the natural world. Hedgerows are bursting with nuts and berries, the landscape is shedding its green lushness in favour of reds and golds, and animals large and small are beginning their preparations for winter. This is the third in our seasonal phenology series where you can explore a carefully chosen collection of ID blogs, books, equipment and events, all designed to help you make the most of an autumn outside. Check out our spring and summer blogs and don’t forget to look out for our winter blog in December.
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