Birds of South America: Passerines – Now In Stock at NHBS – Save 15%

178048[2]Birds of South America: Passerines has now arrived at NHBS! This is the first single-volume guide to South American passerines, based on a two-volume work first published in 1989 and 1994. For the new edition, the text has been condensed, most of the missing species that were not illustrated before have now been painted, and brand new maps have been compiled for every species.
This is a major identification guide to the songbirds of South America. No other single volume guide exists for passerines (though there is a single-volume guide for non-passerines from Collins). There are still large areas of South America without a comprehensive field guide, so this book will become essential for anyone birding in these areas (e.g. Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay).

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Special Offers – Dartmoor and Art of the New Naturalists – Save 22%

170912[2]Great news – Dartmoor, Volume 111 in the legendary New Naturalist series, will be published in September 2009. 

In Dartmoor, Ian Mercer sets out to explore every aspect of this important area of southern Devon. Focusing not only on its extensive history and physical landscape, but also its cultural place within Great Britain, this volume is a comprehensive and engaging look at the wild and rugged landscape that has inspired so many poets, painters and musicians over countless centuries.

We are pleased to offer great savings on this book – order your copy today and save 22%! 

This autumn also brings a special addition to the New Naturalist stable – The Art of the New Naturalists, due to be published in October 2009.
Art of the New NaturalistsWith over 100 volumes published over the last 60 years, the New Naturalist series is the longest-running and arguably the most influential natural history series in the world. Throughout the years, the distinctive dust jacket illustrations have become a trademark of the series. The earlier cover designs were created by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, while Robert Gillmor has been responsible for the design of the more recent volumes. The Art of the New Naturalists will prove to be a fascinating read for everyone interested in the complex story behind the development and production of the artwork.

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Insects of Britain – Now Back in Stock at NHBS

Insects of Britain and Western EuropeThe bestselling Insects of Britain and Western Europe by Michael Chinery has just been reprinted and is now back in stock at NHBS! Order your copy today.

Over 2000 of the most commonly observed and most distinctive insect species of Britain and western Europe, from all orders and most families, are illustrated in this essential pocket guide. The text summarises key identification points, and introductory sections for each group covered give useful guidelines on the characteristics of the orders, families and genera covered. This is the most comprehensive guide available on the insects of this region and will be of great use to all naturalists with an interest in insect life.

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New Plankton and Aquatic Ecology Titles at NHBS

Avian InvasionsPlankton: A Guide to their Ecology and Monitoring for Water Quality is now in stock at NHBS – this practical book is a key reference for environment managers, water authority ecologists, coastal engineers and research libraries.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the biology and ecology of plankton and describes its use as a tool for monitoring water quality. All the major freshwater and coastal phytoplankton and zooplankton groups are covered and their associated environmental issues are discussed. A chapter on best practice in sampling and monitoring explains how to design, implement and conduct meaningful phytoplankton and zooplankton monitoring programs in marine and freshwater habitats, as well as how to analyse and interpret the results for effective management decision-making.

Browse other new and bestselling Plankton and Aquatic Ecology titles at NHBS, including A Mechanistic Approach to Plankton Ecology, Common Freshwater Algae of the United States and the CD of the classic Marine Plankton.

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Avian Invasions and Other New Bird Conservation Titles at NHBS

Avian Invasions

Biological invaders represent one of the primary threats to the maintenance of global biodiversity, human health, and the success of human economic enterprises. There is a growing recognition that the study of biological invaders provides a unique insight into basic questions in ecology and evolution. The study of exotic birds has had a particularly long history and has come to represent a fascinating intersection between the study of biological invasions, avian conservation biology, and basic principles of ecology and evolution. Avian Invasions summarizes and synthesizes this unique historical record and unravels the insights that the study of exotic birds brings to all three of these research strands.

Avian Invasions is now in stock at NHBS – order your copy now!

Other recent bird conservation titles include the new edition of How Birds Migrate, Bird Conservation and Agriculture and Call of the Eagle.

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NHBS Customer Case Study: SeeSnake Video Endoscope

ASW Ecology finds the SeeSnake Endoscope invaluable for bat surveys:

“The major advantage of the SeeSnake Endoscope is that it allows you to easily view the results of the investigation during use, without the need to place your eye flush to the eye piece – a problem with many other models. With older models, you can find yourself leaning more than you would like especially at height! The SeeSnake allows for a safer and more efficient investigation, and I have found this invaluable in my bat survey work.” – Andrew Waller, ASW Ecology 

SeeSnake Endoscope

How have you used the endoscope in your survey work?

I have been using the SeeSnake Endoscope for my bat assessment projects on trees and buildings as part of my ecological consultancy work.  As a Licensed Bat Consultant and Ecological Consultant, I am often asked to survey both buildings and trees for bat roost potential, and an endoscope is a crucial piece of kit that I use for this. The endoscope is used to investigate interesting cavities that may have roosting bats or evidence of this such as bat droppings. 
 

Would you recommend this to a colleague?

Yes, I would recommend this endoscope model, as it is easier to use and more effective than previous models I have used for my consultancy work.  The large digital view finder on the SeeSnake Endoscope is a major bonus, and allows for easy, clear viewing during the investigation of trees and buildings, and can be used to show colleagues the results of the assessment.  This endoscope is easy to use and compact to carry around in the case provided too. The length of the actual endoscope is perfect for exploring trees, whilst being long enough, but not too long and unwieldy to use, especially whilst using a ladder at the same time!  It is also easier to clean than other endoscope models I have used and more robust, which is useful when exploring cavities and crevices of all types and sizes.

How long have you been using the endoscope?

Since January 2009, and ever since this date, on trees, barns and buildings in general.

Customer Profile:
Andrew S. Waller  BSc (Hons), MSc, MIEEM is a Consultant Ecologist and Licensed Bat Consultant.
ASW Ecology www.asw-ecologysurveys.co.uk is an established independent ecological consultancy that specialises in high quality wildlife based survey and assessment work for numerous clients throughout the UK, with offices in both London and in the West Midlands.  Their main work includes protected species assessments of sites; specialist wildlife surveys including bats, water voles, otters, badgers, great crested newts, reptiles, barn owls and breeding birds; ecological assessment work, European Protected Species Licence applications for development sites; mitigation and monitoring schemes/advice.

Order the SeeSnake Video Endoscope today at the special offer price of £249.99

(This special offer must end 31/07/2009.)

New Reptile and Amphibian Titles at NHBS – Summer 2009

New Holland European Reptile and Amphibian GuideRecently published and already a bestseller, the New Holland European Reptile and Amphibian Guide is now in stock at NHBS – order your copy today!

Other new field guides include Herpetofauna of Vietnam, European Pond Turtle and Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia.

New and upcoming scientific titles include The Rise of Amphibians, Lizards in an Evolutionary Tree and Snakes: Ecology and Conservation.

 

 

Herpetofauna of VietnamField Guide to the Frogs of Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Save on Ecology of Cities & Towns – now in stock at NHBS

Ecology of Cities and TownsJust published and now in stock at NHBS, Ecology of Cities and Towns brings together leading scientists, landscape designers and planners around the world to discuss urban ecological research, the lessons that have been learned and what the future holds.

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Other recent landscape ecology titles include Nested Ecology and Ecology of Fragmented Landscapes.

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New Titles in Entomology – including Moths of Europe, Volume 2

Moths of Europe, Volume 2: Geometrid MothsSome great new insect titles are now available at NHBS, most significantly Moths of Europe, Volume 2: Geometrid Moths which is now in stock at NHBS – order your copy today.

Moths of Europe, Volume 2: Geometrid Moths deals with more than 1000 species of Lepidoptera traditionally grouped together as geometers and classified in the Geometridae family (plus a single species from the Uraniidae): Illustrations are displayed in the form of 158 colour plates showing 1116 species in 2800 photos. Four new genera, seven species and 17 subspecies are described. Moths of Europe, Volume 1 is also available for purchase.

Other newly published titles include Insect Species Conservation and Sharpshooter Leafhoppers.

Insect Species ConservationSharpshooter Leafhoppers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Save 25% on the Biology of Habitats Series

Biology of Coral ReefsThe long-running Biology of Habitats series from Oxford University Press is the only habitat by habitat treatment of the planet’s biota. Each title in this fantastic series gives an integrated overview of the physiology, ecology and behaviour of the organisms in a specific habitat.

These books are intended for use by students studying biological or environmental sciences, those in postgraduate research and field ecologists seeking in-depth habitat specific information.

We are pleased to offer great savings on these titles – Order today and save 25% on this series!

Bestsellers include Biology of African Savannahs and Biology of Lakes and Ponds. New titles in the series include the second edition of Biology of Rocky Shores, Biology of Alpine Habitats and Biology of Coral Reefs. (This special offer must end 31/08/2009.)

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