Winter birds: UK Duck and Geese ID guides
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During autumn we begin to see the arrival of migratory bird species who spend the winter in the UK. Many of our resident waterbird populations are boosted by these winter visitors, but some species, such as the pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus), are only present here in the winter months. Check out our two handy guides for identifying some of the duck and goose species that you may see during winter in the UK.
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This month, we tested the Rigid 20w Skóros Moth Trap. It's a lightweight portable moth trap, comparable to the successful Heath moth trap in design. Featuring a compact, rigid base that requires no preassembly, Skóros is ideal for children, beginners or the seasoned lepidopterist looking for a portable, no-fuss trap. Click here to find out how it performed.
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This month, browse our newly catalogued books in Leon's bookshelf.
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Orchids of Israel - Due September 2021
Orchids of Israel presents the first comprehensive overview of all distinguishable taxa of Israel with their scientific names, basionyms, the most important synonyms, type information, etymologies, descriptions, flowering periods, habitats, elevations and distributions. This is supplemented with notes about closely related taxa, distribution, endangerment and protection. Illustrated with several photographs, which show their most important characteristics and diversity, as well as distribution and arrival maps.
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Bat Calls of Britain and Europe: A Guide to Species Identification - August 2021
Bat Calls of Britain and Europe is a comprehensive guide to the calls of the 44 species of bat currently known to occur in Europe. Following on from the popular British Bat Calls by Jon Russ, this new book draws on the expertise of more than forty specialist authors to substantially update all sections, further expanding the volume to include sound analysis and species identification of all European bats.
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The NHBS Introduction to Habitats: Urban and Suburban
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The next habitat we will be exploring in our Introduction to Habitats series is urban and suburban habitats. These are extremely diverse, from parks, gardens, cemeteries and bare ground to highrises, bridges, landfills and houses. Due to this wide diversity, urban habitats are often extremely fragmented, with small, isolated patches surrounded by unsuitable areas. These patches are also often highly disturbed, by light, people, pets, cars and other anthropogenic activities. Some species also have to deal with reduced availability of food, due to the limited plant life, and fewer nesting and breeding spaces.
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Browse the NHBS End of Season Equipment Sale, with discounts of up to 50% on selected lines until 10th October 2021. Offers are available while stocks last, so don't miss out on the chance to pick up a bargain on a great range of wildlife equipment.
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