Outdoor Sports and Gadgets at Alana Ecology Pages : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10Sandy Soil Auger 7cm diameter The sandy soil auger has broad blades to keep the sample contained. The auger is 1.2m long with a metal shaft and T-bar handle with rubber grips at the top. High grade non-toxic hardened steel. Manufactured by Eijkelkamp Agrisearch Equipment. Cost : £ 99.75
7.01pH Buffer Solution 500ml HI7007L Supplied premixed for guaranteed accuracy and quality. 500ml bottle. Cost : £ 10.95
Schwegler 1B Bird Box, natural brown The most popular box for garden birds, the 1B appeals to a wide range of species, and is the official nest box of National Nest Box Week. The box can be nailed to the trunk of a tree, or hung from a branch. Schwegler boxes have the highest occupation rates of all box types. They are carefully designed to mimic natural nest sites and provide a stable environment for chick rearing and winter roosting. They can be expected to last 25 years or more without maintenance. Woodcrete, 23cm high x 16cm diameter. With standard 32mm diameter entrance hole Cost : £ 17.95
Garmin PC Cable with Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Use your GPS in a vehicle with a laptop or pocket PC. Fits GPS 12XL, GPS 72, GPSMAP 76/76S & 60C/60CS Cost : £ 37.95
The Monthly Sky Guide A clear and simple introduction to the skies of the northern hemisphere, the 6th edition of this popular guide is fully updated to include data up to the end of 2007. Now in colour and with one chapter for each month of the year, this handbook helps identify constellations, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, meteor showers, planet positions and eclipses. Cost : £ 9.95
Dissolved Oxygen Meter HI93732N Ion-specific meters provide a quick, precise and economical way of measuring ion concentrations. These lightweight portable meters have none of the problems associated with expensive ion selective electrodes, but instead rely on an advanced microprocessor and diode photocell to measure a single photometric parameter. Inexpensive reagents make the cost per test often less than traditional chemical test kits and considerably more accurate - typically 4%. All units feature a large LCD display and a battery life equivalent to at least 300 tests. Supplied with 2 cuvets, caps, 9v battery and instruction manual. Cost : £ 219.95
Pro Hand Net 0.3m bag 500um mesh Fine mesh Cost : £ 54.95
Setting Board, Wide Groove, 300mm Cost : £ 13.5
A Sound Guide to the Grasshoppers and Crickets of Western Europe CD A 2-CD set, companion to the book 'The Songs of the Grasshopper and Crickets of Western Europe'. It plays some 352 song excerpts of 170 species of European grasshoppers and crickets. An invaluable aid to accurate identification. Cost : £ 20
Marking Pen, Green Single marking pen, green Cost : £ 4.75
MX Attaché Carry Case A practical microscope carrying case, filled with pre-shaped support foam. Cost : £ 30.95
AnaBat CF Storage ZCAIM This unit uses compact flash memory cards (the same type as used in digital cameras) to store bat call data. A 128Mb CF card should record about 2 weeks' worth of data in continuous use. The unit also has timer facilities so it can be programmed to switch on and off automatically, simultaneously switching the bat detector on and off. The software for reading the memory card and extracting AnaBat files will now work on computers using any version of Windows from Windows 95 and later. CF memory card and CF reader/writer required. Cost : £ 495
The Otter One of a series of handy and easy to read booklets packed with information about these British mammals, how they live and the threats they face. Written by experts in a clear and readable style, and illustrated with colour photographs. Cost : £ 3.5
Steiner Safari 10 x 26 Light, compact binoculars ideal for long-range spotting with large lens diameter that give sharp images rich in contrast. From the Steiner Safari range of high precision but user-friendly binoculars with high-contrast optics. Cost : £ 119.96
TGP-1520 Tinytag Plus Datalogger Small, powerful, easy to use and offering many advanced features, loggers from the Tinytag Plus range are the ideal choice for most professional logging applications. The large memory, two programmable alarms, a delayed start time and the ability to offload data whilst still logging all come as standard. The rugged IP68 casing is environmentally sealed, submersible to a depth of 15m and resistant to most chemicals making this logger suitable for use under most conditions. Ideal for external environmental monitoring. This model measures temperature on two channels, both via external probes (probes not included). To use this logger you will need PC, cable, software and 2 sensor probes. Cost : £ 176
Microscope Slides, Ground Edges Plain glass microscope slides with ground edges. 76 x 26mm Cost : £ 7.85
Garden Birds Collins Gem Handy guide to 100 garden and town birds, with practical tips on encouraging birds into your garden. Learn more about the birds you are most likely to see in your garden, town or park. With easy-identification photograph of each species. Cost : £ 4.99
Adults of the British Aquatic Hemiptera Heteroptera As well as a key to families and a key to species of these water bugs this book contains a large section on ecology including distribution information, feeding, predation etc. Illustrated throughout with line drawings, maps and diagrams. Cost : £ 12
100ml Flip Top Container x100 Pack of 100 Cost : £ 22.5
Actinic Electrics (12V) For use with 12V battery. Control unit with connection cables for 12V battery and 15 watt actinic bulb with bulb connectors and cabling. An in-built photo cell starts and stops the trap at sunrise/sunset. Also includes cut-out mechanism which protects the choke from damage in the event of accidental polarity reversal. Cost : £ 109.94
0.25" Steel Chisel Made from the finest Sheffield steel this small 1/4" chisel is ideal for gently splitting small pieces of rock. Cost : £ 2.5
Museum Box, Large Large version of the box above, measuring 50 x 39cm Cost : £ 41.95
British Water Beetles Vols I-III (PDF) Professor Balfour-Browne's classic 3-volume work was originally published in 1940/50/58 and is reissued here in electronic form on CD. Text and illustrations are faithfully reproduced from the original, but now with fully searchable text and hyperlinks. These volumes include identification keys, line illustrations and distribution maps. The quality of reproduction of illustrations and text is excellent. The books are in Adobe Acrobat pdf format (free Reader software included), allowing high-quality printing of the text and plates. Suitable for Windows PCs and Macs. Cost : £ 55
Chromium VI HR Reagent HI93723-01 Reagent for bench photometer or ion-specific meter. Pack of 100 tests. Cost : £ 19
Aluminium Tree Hook, Long An extra-long 132cm, holds 35lbs Cost : £ 12.95
Magenta Bat Detector Kit This kit uses quality components to make a detector which is very good value for money. It makes a detector which functions well and is ideal for beginners. Cost : £ 35.95
Bat Workers' Manual Now in its third edition, this comprehensive guide provides detailed information on all aspects of bat work. Topics covered include bats and the law, health and safety, survey and monitoring, catching and examining bats, ringing and marking, handling bats, bat groups, public relations, timber treatment pest control and building work, and conserving and creating bat roosts. Illustrated with black and white photographs and excellent diagrams, which have been updated in this new, expanded edition to reflect changes in health and safety practices. An indispensible guide for bat workers. Cost : £ 20
£5 Voucher Add extra vouchers to your gift pack. Cost : £ 5
Mounted Seeker Spare/replacement mounted seeker Cost : £ 0.95
Waterproof Paper Refills, Ruled Waterproof paper ruled both sides. A5, ready-punched. Pack of 50 sheets. Cost : £ 6.94
Drift net bag, 250um mesh, closed end Cost : £ 43.01
BM-1 x10 Measuring Eyepiece Cost : £ 38.95
Thrips Naturalist's Handbook Series Thrips (known to most of us as thunderbugs) are very small but very common insects that often go unnoticed. This book gives a general introduction to this group of insects then looks at their interactions with fungi, leaves, galls and flowers. The Naturalist's Handbook Series is an outstanding series of natural history guides to some less well-known invertebrates. Each guide covers the British species and provides an introduction to the natural history of the group, with colour illustrations and clear identification keys. An indispensable reference source for educational project workers and professional ecologists with the aim of providing the essential basis for field workers to carry out their own investigations. Relevant techniques are described and addresses of suppliers of equipment are provided. Cost : £ 9.95
Schwegler 1B Bird Box, forest green, 26mm hole With 26mm entrance hole suitable for small tits Cost : £ 17.95
Trekker Field Microscope This a low cost field microscope but with no compromise on quality. It is lightweight but robust making it ideal for viewing solid or transparent objects or slides in the field or classroom. It gives a magnification of x35 - suitable for most uses - or you can detach the eye piece to use as a x10 handlens. Focusing is acheived via the precision thumbwheel on the underside which is very easy to use. The focus range extends from the stage to 17mm above is extremely useful for irregular shaped objects such as insects or geological samples. The white LED annular lighting system gives bright, daylight corrected illumination and the fully coated optics give clear, sharp high resolution images. Trekker pack includes microscope, soft pouch, magnetic stage to hold slides or small objects like insects in place, sample slide and clear slide. Cost : £ 56.95
2-Way Switch for CB1 Cost : £ 4.25
GPSMAP 76S All-in-one navigation from this GPS with electronic compass and barometric altimeter. A sturdy unit with extra-large display, high-impact plastic waterproof casing and massive 24Mb memory for map data. PC interface cable included Cost : £ 379.95
Trilobites Discovering Geology Fossil Focus Cards One of a series of glossy fold out cards which explain in a very straightforward manner how fossils lived when they were alive, how you find them and when they used to live. Each card covers a different group of fossil. , With colour photographs and drawings. Cost : £ 1.95
Mist Net Repair Kit Contains a shuttle for weaving, 3 x 60-yard bobbin spools of netting repair thread, and instructions. Cost : £ 4.95
Expedition 54 Compass Professional base plate compass designed for working on a map. With built in magnifier and luminous points. Units: mm, inches. Scales 1:25000, 1:50000, 1:63360 The Expedition 54 is two compasses in one with with an additional unique lensatic precision sighting system accurate to 0.5°. Cost : £ 59.95
Camouflage/Plain Reversible Jacket Size XL Cost : £ 148.95
Headless Pins, A3 A3 Cost : £ 0.0056" x 15mm The CD-ROM Guide to British Birds, Version 7 Video clips and sound recordings of all 250 regular British species plus the 83 rarer species. The full multimedia coverage contains around 800 video clips, nearly 500 sound recordings and over 500 illustrations, plus hundreds of nest and egg photographs, distribution maps, textual information, identification key, expert commentaries and instant side by side comparisons. 2 x CD-ROM (Windows and Mac compatible) Cost : £ 39.95
Fauna Britannica A practical encyclopaedia of wild and domestic animals, birds, fish, reptiles and insects found in Britain, plus historical surveys of when and how species were introduced and died out, and how they have flourished or declined. With 250 colour illustrations. Cost : £ 30
Aluminium Tree Hook, Medium A tough, rustproof aluminium hooks hook over tree branches - ideal for hanging bird feeders, plants or anything else. 58cm long Cost : £ 6.94
Leafscreen, Advantage Timber Printed both sides with leaf/branch pattern in brown tones Cost : £ 28
Adapter Ring for Nite-Watch Camcorder Adapter 49mm Adapter ring for 49mm fittings Cost : £ 65
Collins Tree Guide The Most Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Britain and Northern Europe This excellent new field guide describes every tree you are likely to see, wild or planted, in countryside, park or garden. Including cultivars and natural variants as well as native and introduced species, it describes over 1500 trees - the biggest number ever included in a single volume. Broadly grouped by family, each major tree group is introduced with a list of key species and checklists of the most important species and features to look for. Each species is described in detail with common and Latin names, shape, height, the appearance of leaves, bark, buds, and flowers, as well as confusable species, variants, cultivars and similar species. Illustrations of each species are shown on the same page for easy reference, with additional illustrations of distinguishing characteristics - winter outline, bark, leaf, flower, fruit - of the species and its variants. Comparisons of winter shoots, conifer leaves, and broadleaf leaves are also included for quick species identification in summer or winter. Cost : £ 25
Silver Reagent HI93737-01 Reagent for bench photometer or ion-specific meter. Pack of 100 tests. Cost : £ 115
Fisher Pen Medium Red Medium point, red ink Cost : £ 8.95
Drift net bag, 1mm mesh, open end 1mm mesh with open end (to take filter) Cost : £ 34
Barrel Camcorder Aquapac With integral padded handle this Aquapac fits 'barrel' type camcorders and gives excellent film quality through the special lens window. Although 100% waterproof and sandproof this case is not designed for underwater use and extreme caution is recommended if you plan to film underwater. Cost : £ 79.99
An Illustrated Key to Freshwater and Soil Amoebae As well as the key illustrated with line drawings and many photographs this book has sections on the collection and cultivation of amoebae including the principles of cultivation and the handling of potential pathogens. Cost : £ 8
Cobra 100mm f1.5 Lens A multi-coated lens for the Tracker night vision scope which will increase the magnification to 2.7x. Cost : £ 248.99
Solar Switch for Heath Trap This unit will turn the trap on at night and off at dawn. Suitable for the Plastic Bucket or Aluminium Heath Trap. Cost : £ 41
LTM 800mg standard Weight 800mg Battery life 26-28 days Cost : £ 87.5
Garden Pole/Black 1" diameter painted steel pole in three sections extending to 1.7m long. Colour: black Cost : £ 10.95
Classic Magnifier 75mm Cost : £ 5.5
Cluson 10W Bulb Secondary bulb for SM126 and CB2 Cost : £ 6.25
Natureview Plus, 10 x 42 Cost : £ 149.95
FSC Lichens and Air Pollution Designed to help in monitoring air pollution using lichens growing on trees, this card features a carefully selected group of the commonest species. With illustrations, key, and guide to lichens' sulphur dioxide tolerance. One of a series of simple laminated fold-out charts are ideal for identification of different species found in the British Isles. Suitable for a wide age range, packed with information, easy to use and great value. Cost : £ 2.5
MV Skinner Trap A robust, well built trap constructed of treated exterior ply with base. Easily assembled, it runs from the mains or 240V generator. Folds flat for easy storage or transportation. Clear plastic sliding top panels allow access to the catch without having to switch the bulb off. As mercury vapour bulbs have to cool before they can be switched on again, this is a very useful feature. Cost : £ 170
Pesola Micro-Line 60g Cost : £ 24.95
Inductive Pad (Serial Port) To download data from inductive dataloggers. A fast and easy way of downloading data and controlling the datalogger's operation. Simply place the logger on the base pad to download the data with no need to open the logger to connect a cable. Base pad unit connects to your PC via standard RS-232 serial port. Cost : £ 41
Avinet DV12 Mist Net 127mm mesh in 210 denier, 4-ply nylon. 5 shelves. Net size 2.6 x 12 m Cost : £ 69.95
BMS x0.5 Supplementary Objective Cost : £ 47.95
Insects on Cabbages and Oilseed Rape Naturalist's Handbook Series This book looks at the interactions of insects with oil seed rape and cabbages and tells you how you can reveal them and investigate them further. The Naturalist's Handbook Series is an outstanding series of natural history guides to some less well-known invertebrates. Each guide covers the British species and provides an introduction to the natural history of the group, with colour illustrations and clear identification keys. An indispensable reference source for educational project workers and professional ecologists with the aim of providing the essential basis for field workers to carry out their own investigations. Relevant techniques are described and addresses of suppliers of equipment are provided. Cost : £ 9.95
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 These laws cover access, nature conservation and wildlife protection, and AONB's. Cost : £ 15.55
Dissecting Scissors Curved 150mm Stainless steel scissors. Cost : £ 5.5
8W Actinic Tube 12" 8W actinic tube (fits Plastic Bucket Heath Trap). Cost : £ 13.99
Whitehouse 2.5lb Hickory Shaft Hammer Cost : £ 26.95
Trappy Tetra Crayfish Trap The Trappy crayfish trap is known for fast handling when emptying and rebaiting the traps. This trap is made in sturdy polypropylene with a wide mesh which will catch the larger species. Rebaiting is very easy using the plastic mesh bait box included along with line attachment. Cost : £ 15.94
Collins New Naturalist Fungi (Hardback) Cost : £ 40
Schwegler No 19 Dipper Box For dipper or grey wagtail, this box has adjustable brackets so it can be attached to arches, ceilings or walls of bridges with bolts where necessary. It is specially constructed to be safe from smaller predators. Interior dimensions 18 x 18 cm Total length 30cm Schwegler boxes have the highest occupation rates of all box types. They are carefully designed to mimic natural nest sites and provide a stable environment for chick rearing and winter roosting. They can be expected to last 25 years or more without maintenance. Cost : £ 36.95
SP30 SLR Camera Adapter Virtually all SLR 35mm cameras are suitable for taking conventional photographs down a microscope, using an SLR camera adapter. SLR digital cameras/camcorders with removable lenses can be attached to a microscope in the same way. T2 ring required to connect the SLR Camera Adapter to the lens fitment. Cost : £ 24.95
Inductive Datalogger Kit Popular small lightweight unit. The inductive technology makes it really easy to download results from this tiny logger. With no cables to bother with, you just place it on the inductive pad to read off the data. Cost : £ 157.96
PM-1M Clip-on Magnet Strong magnet tip that fits onto the end of the endoscope to pick up dropped metal items. Fits narrow diameter endoscopes. Cost : £ 12.5
Safety helmet, white Cost : £ 8.95
The Bat Detective: A Field Guide for Bat Detection Excellent guide to identifying bats with bat detectors, including CD with 48 tracks of 13 British bat species. It can be difficult to identify bats by their echolocation calls as heard through a bat detector. This book provides a readable, practical introduction to identifying calls of the British bats, and excellent reference for the more experienced. Highly recommended if you have just purchased your first heterodyne detector, and for anyone wishing to improve their identification skills. Species featured: Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus), Serotine (Eptesticus serotinus), Noctule (Nyctalus noctula), Leisler's Bat (Nyctalus leisleri), Long-eared bats (Plecotus auritus and Plecotus austriacus), Nathusius' Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii), Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus), Whiskered and Brandt's bats (Myotis mystacinus and brandtii), Daubenton's (Myotis daubentonii), Natterer's bat (Myotis nattereri), Bechstein's bat (Myotis bechsteinii), Greater horseshoe (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum), Lesser horseshoe (Rhiolophus hipposideros). Cost : £ 19.95
Opticron Oregon 8 x 21 Cost : £ 35
Voyager 8010 Compass This simple Voyager Series base plate compass has a built in magnifier for detailed map reading. The Voyager series feature a multi-zone balanced needle that will work anywhere in the world, plus map-measuring scales and magnetic declination adjustment. Units: mm, inch. Scales 1:250000, 1:25000, 1:24000, 1:50000, 1:63360 Cost : £ 21.95
Bush Hat A comfortable, practical hat in Advantage Timber leaf and branches pattern. Adjustable in size. Cost : £ 19.95
Tri-Lok Pocket Tape 5m A high quality steel tape with metric and imperial reading and locking mechanism. 5m/16' length, 13mm wide. Cost : £ 9.95
Period Meter Dongle and Software An option is available for a PC computer interface in the form of a dongle connected to a spare serial port, and appropriate software running on the computer can be used to upload for screen display and file storage. The screen display gives period and ppm readings. The data files can be processed as spreadsheets or custom programs can be written. Cost : £ 119.96
Plastic-Headed Pins 31mm length. Pack of 100 Cost : £ 3.01
Cluson Casing (complete with lid) for CB1/CB2 Cost : £ 24.01
British Regional Geology 20, Northern Ireland Regional Geology guides provide an overview of the geology of individual regions of the United Kingdom. In addition to explanatory text, they contain maps, diagrams, sections and photographs. These guides provide a comprehensive description of the geology of the regions: they are suitable for informed amateurs, geology students and professionals alike. Cost : £ 6.5
Ecological Census Techniques A practical handbook outlining the main techniques used by field ecologists for censusing. In addition to general basic techniques, more detailed descriptions are given for each of the main taxonomic groups - plants, invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Chapters on environmental variables and common mistakes help you get the most out of your census. This readable guide is packed with practical methods and advice from specialists on each area. A comprehensive overview of the most important methods for anyone working on field studies in population and behavioural ecology and conservation biology at all levels, from beginner to practising professional. Cost : £ 22.99
Headless Pins, A1 A1 Cost : £ 0.0056" x 10mm Temperature Datalogger Kit Efficient, economical temperature recording. The standard temperature logger, employing the latest technology at a very reasonable price. Ideal for indoor environments like enclosed bat roosts. Cost : £ 144.85
Crucifers of Great Britain and Ireland Botanical Society of the British Isles Handbook No 6. Cruciferae are so named for their 4 petals arranged in a cross and are found throughout the world. They include cresses, mustards, rockets and radishes. This identification guide covers covering the 138 species most likely to be found in growing wild in Britain and Ireland, including all 50 native species. Identification keys are followed by detailed physiological description of each species illustrated with meticulous line drawings, common names, typical habitats and distribution maps. Cost : £ 12.5
Spiral Auger The spiral auger is usually used when a hard layer needs to be penetrated. It operates like a corkscrew and does not cut off the soil. 1.2m long with a metal shaft and T-bar handle with rubber grips at the top. High grade non-toxic hardened steel. Manufactured by Eijkelkamp Agrisearch Equipment. Cost : £ 129.95
British Freshwater Megaloptera and Neuroptera This book contains a key to adults as well as a key to the larval stages. There are also notes on their ecology and life cycles and an extensive reference list of literature. It is illustrated with black and white line drawings, some graphs and the occasional photograph. Cost : £ 8
6W Actinic Tube 9" 6W actinic tube (fits Aluminium Heath Trap). Cost : £ 11.5
Whitehouse Steel Shaft Hammer A steel shafted, 1lb hammer with block and chisel head and rubberised grip to prevent slipping. Cost : £ 23.95
Camcorder Adapter P9005 P9005 Fits models with integral batteries Cost : £ 499
MZW66 Windshield Standard foam windshield protects the microphone from extraneous noise. Fits ME66 short gun microphone. Cost : £ 35
Fox Trap A very strong single catch trap with single entry spring door, bait hook and bait door. Heavy duty galvanised welded mesh. Dimensions 122 x 52 x 56cm, weight 9.75kg. This is a 'live catch' trap which should be checked regularly. Cost : £ 178.95
Bulb Guard for MV Skinner Trap Mesh bulb guard helps protect against accidental damage. For the MV Skinner Trap. Cost : £ 15.94
Opticron Piccolo 8 x 21 Cost : £ 24.95
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Covers the protection of birds, other animals and plants, nature conservation and National Parks, and public rights of way. Cost : £ 13.45
10.01pH Buffer Solution 500ml HI7010L Supplied premixed for guaranteed accuracy and quality. 500ml bottle. Cost : £ 10.95
pH/NPK Soil Testing Kit This kit contains all the necessary reagents to test for pH, nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (potash). The kit uses accurate liquid testing and is easy to use. Kit includes: The kit will perfom approx 40 tests (10 tests each for pH, N, P and K) Cost : £ 12.95
The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 4(2): Gelechiidae Volume 4, part 2, of this outstanding series on the study of British Lepidoptera for the serious entomologist. This volume comprises the 160 speciesof Gelechiidae. In addition to an illustrated key to genera based on male genitalia, there are genitalia drawings of both sexes for each species, and representative figures of wing venation and other diagnostic characters. Each species account includes a full description, details of life history, and a distribution map (including some records for 2001). Cost : £ 44
Longworth Pre-bait Catch Replacement pre-bait catch Cost : £ 3.25
T-6100 A traditional glass Schulteis-type mercury thermometer by Miller and Weber. The thin-walled, small-diameter bulb makes them respond to temperature change very quickly. Supplied in plastic tube Cost : £ 49.95
Magenta MkIII Bat Detector Developed from the popular MkII, the Magenta MkIII heterodyne bat detector features digital frequency display, high stability, easily tuned local signal oscillator, and advanced amplification and filtering. Using a heterodyne circuit, the incoming ultrasound is filtered then mixed to translate the frequency into the audible range. The quartz-accurate 3-digit red LED displays the frequency, and a light sensor dims the display to give the ideal brightness as light levels change. The microphone is the latest Murata (Japanese) type, and the loudspeaker is a super low profile unit with a weatherproof Mylar cone. The circuit is constructed using surface-mounted components and is compact, stable and reliable. Cost : £ 89.95
Complete Irish Wildlife This book describes mammals, birds, fish, butterflies, flowers, trees and shrubs, reptiles, amphibians, insects, spiders, molluscs... in fact all the wildlife likely to be encountered in Ireland, plus guide to the best locations. Species are grouped according to natural relationships and similarities, and each is illustrated with a colour photograph. Cost : £ 14.99
JT-2B Niger Feeder/Medium/Burgundy Cost : £ 14.95
Opticron Stand Magnifier 90mm Cost : £ 23.95
7.01pH Buffer Solution Sachets HI70007P Sachets are recommended for one-off sets of readings ie when there will be a long period of time before you use the meter again. 25 x 20ml sachets Cost : £ 17.95
Grasses, Ferns, Mosses and Lichens A photographic record of all the British species together with comprehensive descriptions of each subject. Photographs show the general form of many of the mosses as well as close ups to aid identification. Cost : £ 16.99
Pesola Light-Line 10N Universally acclaimed Swiss-made precision scales which are reliable and durable, with no batteries required. Each scale is adjusted by hand and has a guaranteed accuracy of 0.3%. Ultra-light scales featuring a transparent tube for panoramic reading and long, clear double display with coloured marker ring. The tare (zero adjustment) screw with incremental rotation is protected against inadvertent adjustment. The inner technology is protected against dust and dirt, the precision spring is made of corrosion-free, fatigue-resistant alloy, and the scales are impervious to humidity - ideal for carrying around in the field. Cost : £ 22.95
Bats: Expedition Field Techniques An excellent guide for those carrying out fieldwork on bats anywhere in the world. Sections are included on capture techniques, survey techniques, specimen preparation and other activities such as radio-telemetry and dietary studies. Cost : £ 10
£25 Gift Voucher Add extra vouchers to your gift pack. Cost : £ 25
180ml Straight-sided Sampling Containers x100 Pack of 100 Cost : £ 45
Cobra 100mm f1.5 Lens Optional multi-coated accessory lens for the Cobra Lightning night vision scope. Provides 3.9x magnfication on the Lightning. Pictured fitted on the Cobra Lightning. Cost : £ 248.99
Camcorder Adapter P9005SP P9005SP Fits sidepack models Cost : £ 575
Pondweeds of Great Britain and Ireland Botanical Society of the British Isles Handbook No 8 An illustrated guide to Potamogeton, Groenlandia and Ruppia species. Identification keys, common names, detailed physiological descriptions, meticulous line drawings and distribution maps form the major part of the book, with supporting chapters covering natural history, the study of pondweeds, collecting material, classification, hybridisation, and pondweed habitats. Cost : £ 17.5
Mini Phone Aquapac Use your phone safely wherever you go by keeping it protected in an Aquapac case. You can use your phone normally in the case - sound and signal pass right through the case material. The airtight seal means your phone won't get wet and will float safely if you drop it in water. This case is made of tough flexible vinyl with a foam-padded rear for extra comfort and protection. Supplied with detachable adjustable neckcord and carabiner for handy attachment to belt, boat etc. Cost : £ 16.99
Standard Probe, 5m cable Cost : £ 55
Avinet HI9 Mist Net 25mm mesh in 50 denier, 2-ply nylon. 4 shelves. Net size 2.6m x 9 m Cost : £ 79.95
Yukon Car Window Mount Watch in comfort from your car by mounting your scope on the car window. This simple mount screws into the tripod bush of any Yukon scope and clamps onto the wound-down car window. Once mounted, it's easily adjustable up/down left/right using the simple handle so you can position the scope just where you want it. Ultra compact and lightwieght, it offers extra stability out in the field. Rubber pads are fitted on both the head and window mount. Maximum acceptable weight of a mounted device: 1kg. Tripod thread diameter: 1/4" Whitworth (fits all Yukon scopes) Cost : £ 14.95
Basking Sharks Marine Conservation Fact Sheet This fact sheet is dedicated to the basking shark which is the second largest fish in UK waters. This fact sheet outlines the life cycle of the shark and how they are protected. Cost : £ 1.5
AA Mini-Maglite, Red Cost : £ 16.5
Tinytag Explorer This new datalogger software package has been specially designed with the end user in mind, so that anyone can be fully conversant in about five minutes! Only basic PC skills are required to produce well presented graphs and simple summary statistics. Tinytag Explorer collects and displays all data from any Gemini datalogger, and is also used to launch the loggers at the outset of their application. The launch confirmation screen lists the complete configuration of the logger and can be printed out for inclusion in official documentation. The actual, minium and maximum measurements captured during a logging run are displayed in a graph which is linked to a statistical screen. The mouse can be clicked and dragged over the data to focus in on particular events, values, times and dates. This 'zoom' function is linked to the statistics screen which will automatically update to relate to the graph data being viewed. Multiple sets of data can be overlaid and compared. All data is easily transferable and can be simple cut and pasted into spreadsheets and exported to other programmes for further analysis and reporting. Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 or Windows XP; Internet Explorer version 5 or 6; 200 MHz Pentium III processor or better; 64Mb RAM when running Windows 98 (other operating systems need more); at least 10Mb hard disk space; super VGA monitor, minimum 256 colours, resolution 800 x 600. Cost : £ 57.95
Kick Net Kick nets are used for collecting macro zooplankton and small invertebrates in open water. Use in a sweeping motion in open water, downstream of aquatic weeds, or as a big drift net to collect floating invertebrates. In shallow water the kick net can be used to gently disturb the animals living on the bottom, and allow the current to sweep them into the net. The net should be placed at the downstream edge of the area so the current flows through it, then use a forward scooping motion to lift the net and retain the catch. This kick net has hardwood handles which slide into sleeves on each side of the net. The net removes quickly for easy transportation and storage. The net is made of Nitex bolting cloth with 500 um mesh, size 1m x 1m, with weights sewn in at the bottom. Cost : £ 99.95
Size 11 Scalpel Blade Non-sterile carbon steel surgical blades. In sealed foil packs of 10. Cost : £ 1.95
Vantage Pro Wirefree Repeater For use with a wirefree Vantage Pro system, add one or more repeaters to extend transmission distance up to one mile, or to improve reception in difficult areas. Solar-powered. Maximum of 8 repeaters per console. Cost : £ 199.95
256Mb CompactFlash Memory Card Cost : £ 39.95
A Manual for Wildlife Radio Tagging A new edition of the standard text in this field. Full, comprehensive coverage is given to all aspects of wildlife telemetry including the new technologies such as GPS tags and geographic information systems, with black and white photographs and illustrations. Cost : £ 43.5
Trumeter Road Wheel A precision measuring wheel which drives a mechanical metric 6-figure counting head. The handle folds down for easier transportation. Supplied complete with storage bag. Cost : £ 159.95
TGP-0073 Tinytag Plus Datalogger Small, powerful, easy to use and offering many advanced features, loggers from the Tinytag Plus range are the ideal choice for most professional logging applications. The large memory, two programmable alarms, a delayed start time and the ability to offload data whilst still logging all come as standard. The rugged IP68 casing is environmentally sealed, submersible to a depth of 15m and resistant to most chemicals making this logger suitable for use under most conditions. Ideal for external environmental monitoring. This model measures temperature with high resolution over a narrower range, via an external probe (not included). To use this logger you will need PC, cable, software and sensor probe. Cost : £ 112
FSC Tree Name Trail A simple identification key to common trees in the form of a question and answer flow chart, with illustrated details of leaves, twigs, cones, flowers and fruit, and descriptions of bark, likely habitats and uses of each wood. One of a series of simple laminated fold-out charts are ideal for identification of different species found in the British Isles. Suitable for a wide age range, packed with information, easy to use and great value. Cost : £ 3.25
Bird Census Techniques A concise guide to the various census techniques and to the oppotunities and pitfalls which each entails. Methods are described in detail and abundant diagrams show examples of actual and theoretical census studies. Subjects include territory mapping methods, line transects, point counts and point transects as well as methods for counting individual species. Cost : £ 35
The Inaudible World A double CD of 27 European bat species' echolocation calls, with recordings reproduced from real time (heterodyne) and time-expanded (slowed down by 10 times) calls of the same species. With accompanying booklet The World of Bats. Species featured: Book by M Barataud. Published by Editions Sittelle. Audio CDs playing time: 61'30 and 68'35 Cost : £ 29.95
Opticron Oregon 10 x 25 Cost : £ 39
Standard Groundsheet Fits Standard Dome Hide Cost : £ 19.95
JP-2G Peanut Feeder/Large/Forest Green Cost : £ 15.94
Size 20 Scalpel Blade Non-sterile carbon steel surgical blades. In sealed foil packs of 10. Cost : £ 1.95
Large Mist Net Bag, Blue Cost : £ 5.75
Gemini Datalogger PC Cable, Tinytalk Cable 1m long with 9-way D-type connector (RS232) on one end. Suitable for the vast majority of PC serial ports. Connects any Tinytalk TK (film-canister type logger) to your PC for data download. Cost : £ 5.9
Avinet DV18 Mist Net 127mm mesh in 210 denier, 4-ply nylon. 5 shelves. Net size 2.6 x 18 m Cost : £ 106.95
Cluson pop-in filter, red Cost : £ 11.95
Opticron BGA Classic 10 x 42 Cost : £ 469
Wildlife Gardening An excellent practical handbook with step by step instructions on how to create a wildlife garden. It is packed with detailed information on planning, landscaping, artificial nests and plants and planting. Cost : £ 5.95
TGX-3020 Tinytag eXtra Datalogger Waterproof with fast data transfer plus inductive technoogy for easy data download. You can also offload the data whilst it is still logging. This model records temperature via an external probe (not included). To use this datalogger you will require an inductive base station and Tinytag software, plus sensor probe. Cost : £ 93
Soil pH Testing Kit This kit provides quick and accurate (0.02pH) measurement of pH directly in soil. Every item in the kit has been designed to facilitate measurement in the field without compromising accuracy. The kit will provide readings either directly in soil or from soil in solution. Kit comprises: Cost : £ 324.95
The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 3: Yponomeutidae to Elachistidae Volume 3 of this major series on the whole of the British Lepidoptera covers 240 British species in the microlepidopetera families Yponomeutidae sensu lato, Epermeniidae, Schreckensteiniidae, Coleophoridae and Elachistidae. A systematic section gives a full description, details of life history and a distribution map (including vice-county records up to mid-1996) of each species. This volume contains much original research, particularly into the hitherto undescribed early stages of many species. There are 109 text figures, including genitalia, wing venations and other structures, as well as 8 plates of larval cases (in duotone) and 9 plates of imagines (in colour). Comprehensive references and indexes complete the work. Cost : £ 37.5
Cyanide Reagent HI93714-01 Reagent for bench photometer or ion-specific meter. Pack of 100 tests. Cost : £ 41.99
20" Butterfly Net Bag, Black Cost : £ 10.95
Soil and Air Thermometer This dual purpose thermometer can be used in soil, compost, mushroom growing, seed beds etc to measure both the soil temperature and the temperature of the air above it. It uses two thermometers the bottom of which has a metal casing to protect the end and make it easy to push into the soil. Large green top makes it easy to grip to remove it from the soil. Cost : £ 10.95
British Regional Geology 16, Bristol and Gloucester Regional Geology guides provide an overview of the geology of individual regions of the United Kingdom. In addition to explanatory text, they contain maps, diagrams, sections and photographs. These guides provide a comprehensive description of the geology of the regions: they are suitable for informed amateurs, geology students and professionals alike. Cost : £ 9
Schwegler 1B Bird Box, natural brown, oval hole With oval entrance hole attractive to redstarts. Cost : £ 17.95
Classic Magnifier 90mm Cost : £ 5.65
pH Check Water Test Strips Water test strips are ideal for testing water quality in the field. They are not intended to replace expensive laboratory tests, but will give a clear indication of the state of the water and whether further testing is necessary. Simply dip the test strip into the water and match the colour against the chart provided. Tests pH, 30 strips, 15 steps, range 2.0-12.0 Cost : £ 16.45
Fish Glue A water-soluble glue suitable for adhering small insects onto mounting cards. 80g Cost : £ 7.5
Centipedes of the British Isles (PDF) Centipedes are many-legged arthropods with a leathery exoskeleton and a pair of legs on each of the trunk segments, which vary in number from 15 to 101 in British species. Millipedes have rigid exoskeletons and two pairs of legs on each trunk segment. E H Eason's work was published in 1964, and has long been out of print. Though some of the nomenclature has changed, this book of descriptions, illustrations and distribution data remains invaluable, and is faithfully reproduced here in electronic format on CD. The CD is suitable for Windows PCs and Macs, and has fully searchable text and hyperlinks for ease of navigation. The quality of reproduction of illustrations and text is excellent. The book includes 495 line illustrations. The book is in Adobe Acrobat pdf format (free Reader software included), allowing high-quality printing of the text and plates. Cost : £ 18
Habitat Management for Bats A manual giving general guidance on managing habitats for bats. The two principal sections cover general management advice and specific advice to meet the needs of the 16 British species. Cost : £ 15
Nest Builder Hang this bag of 100% pure cotton up in the spring to give the birds a supply of soft nest lining material. Cost : £ 4.95
Leafscreen, Advantage Hardwood Printed both sides with leaf pattern in green tones Cost : £ 28
Point Frame A professional point frame in a practical tripod design. The ten pins and three legs can be carried inside the frame tube to prevent the accidental loss of components when the point frame is not in use. This frame has a gold anodised aluminium tube body with precision drilled pin holes and solid legs, self-locking end caps and stainless steel thumb screws, making it both accurate and durable - some frames 20 years old are still in use. Ideal for use in salt marsh, sand dunes or other exposed, corrosive natural environments, as well as for everyday use in meadows or heathlands. Cost : £ 79.95
Butterflies and Moths of Britain and Europe Collins Nature Guide This guide has good sized colour photos of each of the 150 species described. Species are arranged in order of their wing colour to make it easy to identify the one you have found, with details of distribution, flight period, behaviour and a description of the caterpillar. Cost : £ 9.99
pH/TDS Buffer Solution Sachets HI77300P 7.0pH and 1382ppm TDS solutions in 20 x 20ml sachets (10 of each) Supplied premixed for guaranteed accuracy and quality. Cost : £ 17.95
Water Quality Test Kit HI3817 Everything you need to monitor the most important chemical parameters in general water quality: alkalinity, chloride, hardness, iron, pH and sulphite. Prestandardised titration solutions do not require chemical handling to perform the analysis. Includes all necessary reagents, and electronic pH meter for accurate measurements and ease of use. The kit is contained in a rugged carry case to help keep parts organised and secure, whilst making it easy to carry them around in the field. User-friendly and cost-effective, each test is designed to maximise both performance and safety. The kit is arranged in a logical way to reduce the confusion that non-technical users often experience when using combination kits. The kit includes all the accessories and reagents required to perform over 100 tests of each parameter. Cost : £ 179.95
Owen Emergence Trap Works on the same principle as the Malaise Trap, but provides a completely enclosed environment into which old timber, flood debris, woodland floor leaf mould, old grass cuttings, etc, can be placed, and the emerging insects collected, at home, for weeks ahead. The contents of some Owen traps have been continuously producing for 18 months. Requires strong support stick approx 1m long (not supplied). Cost : £ 130
IMX Eyepieces x5 Pair Cost : £ 47.95
The OU Project Guide: Fieldwork and Statistics for Ecological Projects This Open University guide forms part of the 3rd Level Science Course and is useful for anyone devising and carrying out biological projects in the field. With many illustrated examples, the emphasis is on proper planning to create useful statistics. Cost : £ 11.5
Waterproof Paper Refills, Graph Waterproof paper, graph paper on one side with blank reverse. A5, ready-punched. Pack of 50 sheets. Cost : £ 6.94
Avinet CAN-BH6 Mist Net These nets go up and down to capture birds or bats in the forest canopy, using the slingshot method of net installation. 38mm mesh in 50denier, 2-ply nylon. 6 sideways shelves. Net size 6m x 3m Cost : £ 69.95
Mounting cards, 10 x 21 mm Mounting cards in high quality Bristol Board. A water soluble glue should be used for mounting. 10 x 21 mm, pack of 500 Cost : £ 8.55
Bats in Houses A useful booklet about where bats like to roost in your house and tips on providing roosting sites. Cost : £ 1
Butterfly Garden Kit "Watch them grow then let them go" Learn all about metamorphosis with this award-winning butterfly raising kit which contains all you need to hatch 5 Painted Lady butterflies. See each caterpillar's transition as it matures, changes into a chrysalid, and finally emerges as a butterfly. It is absolutely safe to release them into the environment. The colourful pop-up habitat can be hung or let free-standing. Suitable for use in the classroom or at home. The Butterfly Garden includes everything you need to raise your butterflies: The life cycle of the caterpillars takes approximately three to five weeks and they will require attention during this time. Caterpillars are despatched separately, so you can choose the best time for you to raise your butterflies. The kit comes complete with a certificate which can be redeemed for live caterpillars at the desired time. The kit is reusable and you will be able to order refill caterpillars sets when you are ready to start again. Caterpillars are despatched from March to mid-September only. Suitable for ages 4 and up. Cost : £ 19.95
100ml Flip Top Container x10 Translucent shatterproof polypropylene containers with pop-on lids. Non- sterile. Pack of 10 Cost : £ 5.95
Petzl Duo Head Torch - LED/Halogen Featuring a dual light source with low or high beam. The battery-saving LED is good for walking or any close-up use, while the high-power halogen bulb is ideal for any activity where you need a brighter light, like route finding. A switch lock prevents the lamp being turned on accidentally. Water-resistant for reliable performance in rain or snow. Takes 4 x AA batteries (not included), or use the optional rechargeable battery pack. Cost : £ 55.95
Garmin Carry Case A strong nylon zippered case to protect your GPS. Fits all larger Garmin GPS including GPS 12, GPS 12XL, GPS 72, GPSMAP 76 & 76S, GPSMAP 60C & 60CS Cost : £ 9.95
Bumblebee Chart Fold out chart with colour pictures of British bumble bee species on one side and text information on the other with a very simple key to help distinguish the groups. One of a series of simple laminated fold-out charts are ideal for identification of different species found in the British Isles. Suitable for a wide age range, packed with information, easy to use and great value. Cost : £ 2.95
Schwegler 2BN Treecreeper Box Treecreepers like to build nests which have contact with the trunks of trees with thick bark such as oak, alder, poplar and pine. This smaller box is open to the tree trunk at the back, and attached to the tree by wire at each side. Schwegler boxes have the highest occupation rates of all box types. They are carefully designed to mimic natural nest sites and provide a stable environment for chick rearing and winter roosting. They can be expected to last 25 years or more without maintenance. Cost : £ 18.95
Westbury SP30 Compound Microscope A high power microscope with a quadruple nosepiece turret, monocular eyetube which rotates through 360°, rack and pinion coarse and fine focus mechanisms, and full substage including an Abbé condenser with independent focus control iris diaphragm and filter carrier. The DIN parfocal objectives have a retractable front lens, and focus stop prevents over-focus and protects the objectives and specimen slides. Illumination is provided by an inbuilt 20 watt tungsten system, or a field lens with a daylight converting filter. The SP30 has x4, x10, x40 and x100 (oil) achromatic objectives and x10 widefield eyepiece giving standard magnifications of x40, x100, x400 and x1000. Magnification can be increased to x2000 using optional additional eyepieces. Supplied in polystyrene packing with dust cover. Cost : £ 245
TK-0023 Tinytalk Datalogger The Tinytalk with its small size and economical cost remains extremely popular for applications where the logger will not be treated harshly. Ideal for all applications where size and weight are important. Tinytalk units are used widely by schools, laboratories and ecologists. This model records temperature using an external probe (included). To use this datalogger you will require a PC, Tinytalk PC cable and software. Cost : £ 76
BM-1 x3.5 Widefield Objectives Cost : £ 40.95
Ladybirds Naturalist's Handbook Series Ladybirds are well known insects due to their bright colours and attractive shape. However little is known about their behaviour and ecology. This book gives some background information including an illustrated key to British species and tips on studying these fascinating creatures. The Naturalist's Handbook Series is an outstanding series of natural history guides to some less well-known invertebrates. Each guide covers the British species and provides an introduction to the natural history of the group, with colour illustrations and clear identification keys. An indispensable reference source for educational project workers and professional ecologists with the aim of providing the essential basis for field workers to carry out their own investigations. Relevant techniques are described and addresses of suppliers of equipment are provided. Cost : £ 9.95
Small Freshwater Creatures A guide to the commoner fish, amphibians and invertebrates likely to be found in the ponds, rivers and streams of Northern Europe, this book describes over 500 animals. With over 800 colour illustrations, descriptions of the creatures and sections on the animals ecology. Cost : £ 12.5
125ml Straight-sided Sampling Containers x10 See-through clear crystal rigid polystyrene jars with secure screw-on lids. Recommended for liquids. Non-sterile. Pack of 10 Cost : £ 4.5
Rearing cage, 35cm diameter Mesh cages for lepidoptera which can be fitted over a potted plant or branch so the larvae can feed on fresh growing leaves. The mesh is a 28-gauge Terylene which is sufficiently small to retain the smallest insects found in Britain, and so can be considered insect parasite-proof. Standard rearing cage 1m drop x 35cm diameter. Cost : £ 18.95
IMX Stage Micrometer An accurately etched ruler in the centre of a microscope slide for calibrating measurements. Cost : £ 20.95
Trappy Tetra Crayfish Trap 12-Pack Box of 12 Trappy crayfish traps. Cost : £ 169.95
The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe An excellent photographic guide to more than 1000 of the most important species of fungi found in the British Isles and northern Europe. This guide is the only one to show each specimen on its natural substrate, in its most typical habitat, and in natural light to show its true colours. Each large, clear colour photograph is accompanied by a detailed description of the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of each species following internationally approved guidelines. A general description is followed by details of dimensions, fruiting body, spores, odour, taste, chemical test identification if any, occurrence, edibility, and distinguishing characteristics. Both Latin and common names are listed. Each text reflects the specimens collected and photographed, and both text and illustrations are designed to aid correct identification. Author Michael Jordan has been studying and collecting fungi for over 30 years, bringing the subject to a wider audience through his series Mushroom Magic for Channel 4, and has taken most of the photographs in this book himself, walking an estimated 2000 miles, over three years, in the process! His dedication is apparent in this comprehensive, informative and beautifully illustrated book. Cost : £ 15.99
JT-1G Niger Feeder/Small/Green Cost : £ 13.95
Nature Viewer A clear plastic jar with a x5 magnifying lens in the top and handy 3cm measuring scale on the bottom. Useful for studying insects, pondlife, plants or other specimens. 5.5cm diameter, 7cm high. Cost : £ 5.75
Allround Map Case A useful map case with belt loops, neck strap, attachments for rucksack and pockets for compass and pens. Dimensions: 28 x 15cm folded. Map compartment 24 x 26cm Cost : £ 11.95
Avinet TQ12 Mist Net 30mm mesh in 75 denier, 2-ply polyester. 4 shelves. Net size 2.6m x 12 m Cost : £ 99.95
Combined Insect Box A large, durable woodcrete box providing a comprehensive range of environments to suit different insects throughout the year, which when colonised should reduce the number of pests affecting crops or ornamental plants by up to 80%. The box encourages only harmless insect residents. Supplied complete with natural nesting material, zinc plated stand and, wooden base and detailed instructions. Cost : £ 209.95
Peak Cap Keep the sun out of your eyes with this popular style cap with short peak, in Advantage Timber pattern. Cost : £ 12.5
The Water Vole One of a series of handy and easy to read booklets packed with information about these British mammals, how they live and the threats they face. Written by experts in a clear and readable style, and illustrated with colour photographs. Cost : £ 3.5
HR Eyepiece 27x Good choice as either supplementary eyepiece in combination with HDF or single eyepiece for the more value conscious requiring long eyerelief. Cost : £ 57
Fisher Pen Medium Black Medium point, black ink Cost : £ 8.95
Small Trays 3-Pack White polypropylene trays for fieldwork and general laboratory use. Size 355mm x 255mm x 64mm. Pack of 3. Cost : £ 6.85
Pesola Macro-Line Spring Balance 50kg/100lb Cost : £ 61.95
Rabbit Trap Single catch, single entry trap with a spring door. Heavy duty galvanised welded mesh. Dimensions 20 x 80 x 22.5cm, weight 2.2kg. This is a 'live catch' trap which should be checked regularly. Cost : £ 34.94
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