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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

This week you can find 𝑁𝐻𝐵𝑆 and 𝐵𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑒 at Global Birdfair. We'll be at stands 111 and 112 in the Swallow Marquee with a selection of popular books, survey equipment and special offers exclusive to Birdfair. We look forward to seeing you there!

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

For the final week of #30DaysWild, we're celebrating a selection of our team's favourite nature and wildlife photographs captured over the last year that showcase the beauty and wonder of the natural world! Stourhead - Jo Thistle - Dan Dartmoor - Simon Lake Annecy - Simon #nature #wildlife

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

It's #InsectWeek! Organised by RES and supported by partner organisations throughout the UK and Europe, this week-long event celebrates all things insect! Find out more at www.insectweek.org #insectweek #royalentomologicalsociety #res #insects #invertebrates #nature Photo by Jo Graeser

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

This week we've been out and about all over Devon enjoying the sunshine and our local wildlife for #30DaysWild, including in Central Park, Coleton Fishacre Estate, Dartmoor and Start Point! Species spots: - Heron, Plymouth - Crystal Sea Slug, Dawlish Warren - Scarlet Tiger Moth, Totnes

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We really enjoyed attending the book launch for Alex Riley's latest title Super Natural, last week, which transports the readers to far-flung environments, painting an awe-inspiring portrait of life's resilience and ingenuity under the harshest and rarest conditions. Super Natural is available at☝️

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The Cuckoo’s Lea explores the stories behind our placenames, their hidden secrets, the nature of places and more. Read our interview with author Michael J Warren and order your copy at www.nhbs.com/blog?article=author-in… #cuckooslea #birds

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

During Week 2 of #30DaysWild we've seen a stunning array of species, including Sea Ivory Lichen, a Great Green bush-cricket and a Bumblebee Hoverfly, whilst Mark also used the Merlin app to detect some of the resident Rose-ringed Parakeets in Plymouth! #nature #wildlife #ecology #conservation

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Now in stock! Author Trevor Dines provides an illuminating account of botany in the British Isles, exploring the biology, ecology, history and cultural significance of the plants that live in urban places. Order your signed copy today at www.nhbs.com/urban-plants-book #urbanplants

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Our Field Guide Sale has arrived! Dive into our field guide sale, with up to 30% off a wide range of titles including Pocket Guide to British Spiders and Collins Bird Guide. Explore now at www.nhbs.com/spring-promotions Sale ends midnight 3rd August #fieldguidesale

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It's the end of Week 1 of #30DaysWild, and our team have already spent a lot of time enjoying the great outdoors. Take a look at some of our finds below, including Bloody Cranesbill, a Scarlet Tiger Moth and the start of some seaweed pressing. What have you been up to this week for #30DaysWild?

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Today is World Seaweed Day! Did you know: 🪸 There are over 12,000 species of seaweeds 🌿 There's 9 times more seaweed in the ocean than there are plants on land Find out more about seaweeds in A Key to Common Seaweeds - www.nhbs.com/a-key-to-common-seawee… #worldseaweedday

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

The UK's biggest nature challenge has begun! #30DaysWild encourages everyone to do something in nature every day throughout June - find out more and get involved at www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild #thewildlifetrusts #nature #wildlife #conservation #ecology

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

It's your last chance to enter our competition to win a limited edition, signed copy of Sir David Attenborough's groundbreaking title Life on Earth! Enter now at mailchi.mp/e43392e32bef/life-on-ear… Competition ends midnight 31st May #sirdavidattenborough #lifeonearth #signed

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We were pleased to see one of our Parabolic Microphones on The One Show last night, where Chris Packham headed to the New Forest to record the dawn chorus. Watch the full episode at www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002c… #theoneshow © Photos by Harbourside Films

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

It's Solitary Bee Week! Founded in 2018 to raise awareness of the importance of solitary bee populations, and now hosted by Buglife, this week-long event hopes to encourage the public to pledge their support for these incredible insects. Photos by Oli Haines #solitarybeeweek

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

This Endangered Species Day, we're highlighting the endangered mammals of Britain and Ireland. Read our blog at www.nhbs.com/blog?article=wild-and-… #endangeredspeciesday Photograph © Endangered Species Coalition

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Dive into Scotland’s rivers, lochs and seas in this year’s #WordsOfTheWild competition! Find out more and submit your entry at scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/wordso… #scottishwildlifetrust #naturewriting #nature #wildlife #ecology #conservation

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Happy 99th birthday to Sir David Attenborough! For over 70 years, he has been our window into the wild, shaping our understanding of the natural world and inspiring the next generation of conservationists. Enter our competition to win a signed book at mailchi.mp/e43392e32bef/life-on-ear…

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Each year, Plantlife launch their national #NoMowMay campaign, which encourages people across the UK to allow their garden lawns to grow wild in the spring to provide vital habitats for many species. Get involved today at www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomo… #biodiversity #nature

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Explore an array of exciting books that are due to be published in the next few months, including Field Ecology, How to Save the Amazon and Bugwatching. Pre-order your spring reads now at www.nhbs.com/books #forthcoming #new #comingsoon #books

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Perfect for first-time explorers and families, the new FSC Discovery Guides detail 30 species, brought to life with clear illustrations, key identification features, and helpful tips for finding them in the wild. Find out more at www.nhbs.com/2/series/fsc-discovery… #fsc

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Our clearance sale has landed! Enjoy up to 50% off selected products, including trail cameras, monoculars, binoculars, accessories and more at vist.ly/3m2r97u #clearance #sale #nature #wildlife #ecology #conservation

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Spot a Hog is a UK citizen science project that aims to investigate the use of trail cameras in gardens to monitor the populations of West European Hedgehogs. Find out more and get involved at hedgehography.com #hedgehog #hog #citizenscience

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

This week, until the 29th April, you can support The Royal Entomological Society to counter climate change impacts on the endangered Large Blue butterfly via the Big Give's #GreenMatchFund. Make a donation today at donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #conservation #fundraising #naturerecovery

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The Large blue was declared nationally extinct in 1979. Thanks to the unique expertise of our conservation science team we …

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

National Mammal Week, starting on the 21st April, is a celebration of Britain’s mammals and aims to raise awareness of the challenges our native species face. Throughout the week, you can partake in a wide range of events - find out more at mammal.org.uk/national-mammal-week #mammals

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Back in stock! The Apodemus PippyG Acoustic Recorder is a compact, full-spectrum passive recorder suitable for both bat and bird detection. It is user-reprogrammable as a USB microphone and has a 4-7 day run time. Order yours today at www.nhbs.com/apodemus-pippyg?ad_id=… #pippyg

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Advanced underwater drones, or remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROUVs), are designed for aquatic surveys, monitoring, photography, and inspections. We recently tested the Chasing Gladius Mini S in Plymouth Sound - watch now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTOqodl80yI…

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

NHBS colleague Dan volunteered with a local group to help regenerate public grounds for wildlife, and he returned in February to continue their work. Find out more at www.nhbs.com/blog?article=conservat…

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The Hazel Dormouse Conservation Handbook is based on the most recent research and experience available on the ecology of Hazel Dormice, and we recently interviewed the authors. Read the interview at www.nhbs.com/blog?article=hazel-dor…

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

We recently spoke to Jon Stokes, author of Trees of Britain and Ireland, about his latest book, his hopes for the future conservation of our native trees and more. Read the interview at www.nhbs.com/blog?article=author-in…

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

We had a great time attending the Devon Local Nature Partnership Spring Conference last week. NHBS were proud to sponsor the event and support the work of the LNP, and engaging talks from keynote speakers highlighted innovative approaches to nature recovery. #nature #recovery #devon

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Steve and Adam really enjoyed attending the Mammal Society's 70th Anniversary Annual Conference over the weekend. We were pleased to sponsor this year's awards, and we had lots of interesting conversations with a wide range of ecologists, researchers, and volunteers. #mammalsociety #mammalchampions

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Now in stock! This comprehensive guide to tree identification features over 3,000 photos and illustrations of more than 300 native and common non-native species. Order your copy today at www.nhbs.com/trees-of-britain-and-i… #trees #britain #ireland

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

The April issue of British Wildlife features new bee discoveries, controversial plans for a National Park in Galloway, and the value of planting in rewilding projects. Sign up by 2nd April to receive this as the first magazine of your subscription at www.britishwildlife.com/product-cate...

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

It's only 2 days until the Mammal Society's 70th Anniversary Annual Conference - we are pleased to be supporting the event and Adam and Steve are looking forward to meeting people on the NHBS stand. Find out more at mammal.org.uk/annual-conference #mammals #mammalsociety #mammalconference

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Now in stock! Offering new insights into how they grow, learn and live, Pine Marten uncovers the secretive behaviour of one of our rarest and most elusive mammals. Order your copy at www.nhbs.com/pine-marten-the-secret… #pinemarten #marten #mammals

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

NHBS are pleased to be sponsoring the Mammal Society's 70th Annual Conference in Bangor, which colleagues Adam and Steve will be attending from the 28th-29th March. Will we see you there? Find out more at mammal.org.uk/annual-conference #mammalsociety #mammals #conference #nature

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Now in stock! This third edition of Grassland Fungi: A Field Guide explores the vital role that fungi play in the ecology of grassland habitats, covering over 200 species commonly found across the UK. www.nhbs.com/grassland-fungi-book?a… #grasslandfungi #fungi

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Bioacoustics for Regenerative Agriculture - Monday 31st March Learn how bioacoustics can inform and manage sustainable farming practices with this webinar from Wilder Sensing - book your FREE ticket at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bioacoustics…

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The Birdmic is a compact, directional parabolic microphone designed to make wildlife sound recording simple and effective - read our blog to find out more at www.nhbs.com/blog?article... #birdfox #birdmic #audiorecording #acoustic #recording #birds #equipment #nature #wildlife #ecology

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Now in stock! In this eye-opening book, Tony Juniper CBE explores the interconnectedness of the environmental crisis and inequality, and argues that ecological progress cannot be achieved without addressing these disparities. Order your copy at www.nhbs.com/just-earth-book?ad_id=…

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Now in stock! Brought to you by leading ornithologist Tim Birkhead, this extraordinary book tells the tragic story of the Great Auk, their life before humanity, and eventual extinction in 1844. Order now at www.nhbs.com/the-great-auk-tim-birk… #greatauk #timbirkhead

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Yesterday afternoon, NHBS had the opportunity to carry out a beach clean at one of our local beaches using our Waterhaul sustainable litter-picking equipment - and we're already looking forward to heading out again in the next few weeks to keep our beaches clean. #beachclean

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

⏰ It’s your last chance to make the most of our Backlist Bargains sale, with up to 40% off a wide range of books. The sale ends midnight Sunday, so explore now at www.nhbs.com/backlist-bargains?ad_i… #backlistbargains #book #sale #discounts #books #equipment #nature #wildlife

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

It's Day 2 at #futurebuild! If you are visiting, please come and say hi, you'll find us at stand A64... #Futurebuild2025 #construction

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Enter Our Oaken Bones prize draw today to be in with a chance of winning a limited edition print, signed book and seed bookmark at mailchi.mp/nhbs.com/our... #competition #ouroakenbones #prizes #nature #wildlife #ecology #conservation

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Come down and see us at #Futurebuild2025 at ExCeL London! We are here for the next three days with a wide selection of bat and bird boxes - come and see us on stand A64 and spin the wheel to win some great prizes! Register for your free ticket at register.visitcloud.com/survey/2kghi...

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! A groundbreaking rewilding project has successfully reintroduced European bison to the Blean Wildscape - find out more at www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/BWM-out... Kent Wildlife Trust created this illustration to show how these bison could help boost biodiversity

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

NHBS colleague Mark is attending the Scottish Bat Workers' Conference at Stirling University this Saturday, which allows professional bat workers to update their knowledge, share practices and develop skills. Please come and say hello if you're attending! #batconservationtrust

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