 | | | Author interview with Ursula Clare Franklin: Mission Penguin |
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| Following the loss of her husband, Ursula Franklin embarked on a mission to see and photograph every species of penguin in their natural habitat. In this breathtaking book, join Ursula on expeditions to some of the most remote places on earth, from the Falklands to Tristan da Cunha and Antipodes Islands, in search of these much-loved birds. Interspersed with stories from Ursula's adventures, each chapter explores a different species of penguin, detailing their identifying features, the ever-increasing threats they're facing, and the conservation efforts needed to ensure future generations can experience the wonder of these animals. |
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| Ursula Franklin is a keen wildlife photographer who grew up in Yorkshire, and is now based in Somerset. She developed a keen interest in photography as a child and her wonderful husband supported her passion until his sudden death in 2012. As a way to process her grief and heal, alongside her husband's constant encouragement for her to 'do something with her photography', Mission Penguin was born. |
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We recently had the opportunity to talk to Ursula about Mission Penguin, how she thinks we can we work to protect these vital species in the future, her favourite memories throughout this journey and more. |
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| Rare Plants Prize-winning author Peter Marren delves into Britain and Ireland’s rare, and vanishing, species of wild flora that are at the cutting edge of biodiversity: fascinating, beautiful, and in decline. Rare Plants explores the meaning of rarity in our changing world and climate, discusses these species importance in our landscape, provides an overview of different conservation techniques and examines the justifications for intervening in the life of a wild species. |
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| Browning Dark Ops Pro DCL Nano This trail camera has all the key features required for wildlife enthusiasts, including integrated Dual Camera Lens Technology ensuring high-quality images and videos, a 26-megapixel resolution resulting in high clarity shots, and a wide 54-degree angle allowing for a broad field of view in every image. Boasting 4K video recording complete with sound, an ultra-fast 0.15-second trigger speed and a 26m flash range with adjustable settings, this is a high-performance, affordable trail camera. |
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|  |  | This beautifully spun detective story recounts the often-forgotten past of one of Britain’s most unique habitats — temperate rainforests and discusses their past, present and future |
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|  | Explore this photographic guide covering the most common wildflowers and plants in Britain and Ireland, containing simple visual keys, the latest distribution maps and more |
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|  | Join Jules Acton, ambassador for The Woodland Trust, as she explores the history of one of Britain’s greatest trees, its uses as food and shelter, myths and more |
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|  | National Trust Hexagonal Insect House |
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| |  | Num’axes PIE1059 Trail Camera |
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| | |  | Explore a selection of new and forthcoming books from the NHBS bookstore, including Protected Species and Biodiversity, the recently published Raising Hare and more… |
|  | Discover an extraordinary tale chronicling author Chloe Dalton’s journey caring for a newly born hare throughout lockdown, and uncover how she helped to prepare it for its eventual return to the wild |
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|  | Comprehensive and clear, this book is an essential reference for planners and ecological consultants and outlines the key information needed to collect and interpret survey data for protected species |
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|  | Journey into the world of the third great kingdom of life with acclaimed scientist and author Richard Fortey as he explores the role of fungi in the natural world and celebrates their profusion and diversity |
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| | |  | | | MAJOR Price Drop: Song Meter SM4 Acoustic Recorder |
| | The Song Meter SM4 is a robust, industry-standard acoustic recorder that can be used to record birds, amphibians and terrestrial mammals that communicate vocally. Its key features include: Two built-in microphones that record sounds from 20Hz to 48kHz Records up to 440 hours with batteries alone Can connect to external power sources including solar and electric Ability to connect a cabled microphone or hydrophone 64GB storage using SDHC cards Mount optional SMM-A2 cabled low-noise microphones up to 100 meters away
Now reduced from £869 to just £699. |
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| | | | Many animal groups use sound to communicate, whether this be for mating and courtship, navigation or intraspecific communication.
Acoustic recorders are a non-invasive monitoring method used to listen to these sounds, whether this be for surveying, monitoring, or just for enjoyment. Explore our Top 5: Acoustic Recorders blog which highlights the key features of each device. |
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| Bats use echolocation, a series of high-pitched calls, to socialise, navigate their habitat and hunt for their prey. Most of these vocalisations are above the range of human hearing, so we require a bat detector to hear them.
In our Top 5: Bat Detectors blog, we look at a selection of our bat detectors, highlighting the key points to consider when expanding your kit. |
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