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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Jul 9

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 · Jun 27

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 · Jun 23

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 https://www.insectweek.org/

#insectweek #royalentomologicalsociety #res #insects #invertebrates #nature

Photo by Jo Graeser

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Jun 20

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 · Jun 17

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 · Jun 16

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 https://www.nhbs.com/blog?article=author-interview-with-michael-j-warren-the-cuckoos-lea

#cuckooslea #birds

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Jun 13

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 · Jun 10

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 https://www.nhbs.com/urban-plants-book

#urbanplants

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Jun 9

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 https://www.nhbs.com/spring-promotions

Sale ends midnight 3rd August

#fieldguidesale

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Jun 6

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 · Jun 4

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 - https://www.nhbs.com/a-key-to-common-seaweeds-book

#worldseaweedday

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Jun 2

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 https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

#thewildlifetrusts #nature #wildlife #conservation #ecology

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · May 28

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 https://mailchi.mp/e43392e32bef/life-on-earth?ad_id=5371

Competition ends midnight 31st May

#sirdavidattenborough #lifeonearth #signed

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · May 27

Check out the parabolic today at www.nhbs.com/hi-sound-ste...

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Buy Hi-Sound Stereo AOL Parabolic Microphone: NHBS

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · May 27

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 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002csjh/the-one-show-26052025

#theoneshow

© Photos by Harbourside Films

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · May 21

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 · May 16

This Endangered Species Day, we're highlighting the endangered mammals of Britain and Ireland.

Read our blog at https://www.nhbs.com/blog?article=wild-and-wonderful-a-spotlight-on-endangered-mammals-in-britain-and-ireland&ad_id=5361

#endangeredspeciesday

Photograph © Endangered Species Coalition

nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · May 12

Dive into Scotland’s rivers, lochs and seas in this year’s #WordsOfTheWild competition!

Find out more and submit your entry at https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/wordsofthewild/competition/

#scottishwildlifetrust #naturewriting #nature #wildlife #ecology #conservation

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · May 8

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 https://mailchi.mp/e43392e32bef/life-on-earth

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · May 5

Bird feeders and tables are a great way to provide supplementary food sources for local birds, and it's crucial to keep them clean to prevent the spread of diseases.

Read our latest blog, which explains how to clean and maintain them at vist.ly/3n3izie

#birdfeeder #birdtable #birds #ornithology

The NHBS Guide to Maintaining Bird Tables and Feeders

A bird table is a great way to provide supplementary food sources to local bird species, especially during harsh winter months, and offers a delightful window into the lives of our local birdlife. This added food source can have significant positive impacts on the overall health, condition, and breeding success of bird populations in the … Continue reading “The NHBS Guide to Maintaining Bird Tables and Feeders”

www.nhbs.com

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · May 1

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 https://www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay/

#biodiversity #nature

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Apr 30

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 https://www.nhbs.com/books

#forthcoming #new #comingsoon #books

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Apr 28

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 https://www.nhbs.com/2/series/fsc-discovery-guides?ad_id=5317

#fsc

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nhbs.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social · Apr 25

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 · Apr 23

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 https://hedgehography.com/

#hedgehog #hog #citizenscience

Spot a hog

hedgehography.com

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