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NATURE GUIDES Fold out and booklet nature guides produced by the Field Studies Council. These really fantastic beautifully illustrated guides are packed with fascinating information and identification keys to really enrich your outdoor adventures. They are great for taking out with you, even on short walks, and are weatherproof (laminated), clear, easy to read and understand. The guides are also truly fabulous tools for group activities & schools.
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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GUIDE TO BRITISH OWLS & OWL PELLETS
Looking for a field guide to owls and owl pellets?
Produced in conjunction with the Hawk and Owl Trust, this chart is both an identification guide to owls and a practical resource for investigating owl pellets.
Included are colour paintings of the 5 species of owl permanently resident in the British Isles, shown both perched and at rest, illustrations and written descriptions of the different pellets produced by each species of owl and by other birds (kestrel, sparrowhawk, gull and corvids) that could be confused, and a systematic identification key to the contents of owl pellets, including complete skulls, jaws, teeth and other recognisable bones and animal parts.
Text on the reverse side provides background information on the taxonomy of owls, their adaptations for hunting, food chains and conservation status. Further identification information for each species - body length, wingspan, call, habitat, UK breeding range, main prey and conservation status - is given in a table. Guidance is also included on where pellets can be found and how they can be prepared and dissected.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£4.50 inc UK p&p
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GUIDE TO WETLAND BIRDS
Looking for an identification guide to wetland birds?
Produced in partnership with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, this 12-panel fold-out chart provides coloured illustrations and information on 49 species of birds commonly found in wetlands throughout north-west Europe. Including 11 duck species, 7 geese, 3 swans, 20 waders as well as other wetland birds.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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GUIDE TO BRITISH BATS
Need an identification guide to bats?
This 8-panel fold-out chart includes all 16 species of bats that live and breed in Britain. Produced in partnership with The Mammal Society, it has two parts; a guide to bat identification in flight using bat detectors and flight patterns; and a key for bat identification in the hand.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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KEY TO BRITISH LAND MAMMALS
Need an identification guide to mammals?
Produced in partnership with The Mammal Society this 8-panel fold-out chart covers all the British mainland terrestrial species. Accompanying text includes species descriptions and information on habitat and distribution.
Have the animals been and gone? Don't despair! A “Guide to British Mammal Tracks and Signs” is available below.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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GUIDE TO THE REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS OF BRITAIN & IRELAND
Need an identification guide to reptiles and amphibians?
This 8-page fold-out chart provides a short description and notes for the twelve species of non-marine reptile and amphibian in Britain, and the smaller subset of animals found in Ireland. It also includes information on distribution, life cycles and conservation.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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THE FRESH WATER NAME TRAIL
Need a simple visual guide to animals found in streams and ponds?
This 8-page fold-out chart is a fully illustrated key to help users identify the main animal groups found in freshwater. None of the identification in the key goes beyond family level, and some of it stays at the phylum or class. For educational purposes, this is aimed at KS2 and above.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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THE ROCKY SHORE NAME TRAIL Key to Common Seashore Animals & Plants
Taking children rockpooling?
Our rocky shores provide a wonderful opportunity to investigate seashore animals and plants in their natural habitat.
This 8-panel fold-out chart guide will help you to identify some of the ones that you are most likely to see. It also describes some of the major environmental factors that influence them. It is suitable for children's visits to rocky shores and rockpool investigations.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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THE WOODLAND NAME TRAIL Mini beasts - A Key to the invertebrates in soil & leaf litter
Need a simple visual guide to animals found in leaf litter?
This fold-out chart is designed to enable children (KS 2+) and beginners to identify the invertebrates commonly found in woodland soils and leaf litter. The Factfile gives further information about the invertebrates and introduces food chains and webs.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£4.50 inc UK p&p
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BUGS ON BUSHES
Need a field guide for tree beating or sweep netting?
Aimed at KS2 and above, this 12-page fold-out chart is a name trail designed to help children identify the insects and other invertebrates found in the foliage of plants.
The Animal Fact File provides a concise summary of the main groups of animals that may be encountered. Other information is included on food webs, pyramids of numbers and on project ideas based on tree-beating, sweep- netting and the use of pooters.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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GUIDE TO THE CATERPILLARS OF THE BUTTERFLIES OF BRITAIN & IRELAND
Looking for an identification guide to caterpillars?
Butterflies have four stages in their life cycle (egg – caterpillar – pupa – butterfly). This 8-panel fold-out chart shows colour images of the caterpillars of 57 of the more commonly encountered species in Britain and Ireland. Information on the distribution, food plants and life cycle of each species illustrated is included.
This chart is designed to accompany “Guide to butterflies of Britain” below.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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GUIDE TO THE BUTTERFLIES OF BRITAIN
Looking for an identification guide to butterflies?
This 8-panel chart - our most popular title - is designed for speedy butterfly identification in the field.
Colour illustrations, arranged so that similar looking species are grouped next to each other, show all the 57 butterfly species that you are likely to see. All are depicted at life size. The text gives further background information on the life-cycle, habitats and feeding patterns of butterflies.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£3.75 inc UK p&p
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GUIDE TO THE DAY-FLYING MOTHS OF BRITAIN
Looking for an identification guide to moths?
Around 1500 species of moths are found in the British Isles, but most of them fly at dusk or at night.
This 8-panel fold-out chart concentrates on 103 species of moths which fly by day, including a few very common species that are not strictly day-flying but are regularly disturbed from vegetation.
Designed for use in the field, the full colour illustrations show the adult moths at life size (a small number are at x1.25) and in their natural resting postures. Text on the reverse side, arranged by family but with full cross-referencing to the images, provides further information about the habitats and distribution of the species illustrated.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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GUIDE TO THE HAWKMOTHS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
Looking for an identification guide to hawkmoths?
Hawkmoths are some of the most colourful and conspicuous moths in the British Isles. In 2007 adult hawkmoths have emerged even earlier than in 2006, and many species are extending northwards in their range.
This 8-panel fold-out chart has illustrations of the adults and caterpillars of all 18 British species (including the 9 resident species). Text on the reverse side gives valuable information to help you with hawkmoth identification, including for each species the regional distribution in Britain and Ireland, the main larval foodplants and the time of adult emergence.
Want to attract hawkmoths to your garden? Further information is given on simple steps that you can take.
No of pages : 8 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£4.50 inc UK p&p
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GUIDE TO DRAGONFLIES & DAMSELFLIES OF BRITAIN
Need an identification guide to dragonflies and damselflies?
Often called the 'birdwatcher's insect', dragonflies and damselflies are large and charismatic insects with a distinctive flight pattern. Dragonfly and damselfly identification in the field can initially be daunting, but with practice most British species can be identified when in flight.
This 12-panel fold-out chart covers 16 damselfly species and 28 dragonfly species. Accompanying text provides extra background information on life-cycle and feeding.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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GUIDE TO COMMONER WATER PLANTS
Need an identification guide to water plants?
This 12-panel fold-out chart is designed to help you to name the commoner plants of permanent bodies of still and slow-flowing water, e.g. ponds, lakes, canals and slow-flowing rivers and streams.
The section on ecology looks in particular at the role of water quality and nutrient status in the distribution of plants. Advice is given on the importance of plants in garden ponds and on how to manage them. The ecological process of succession is described and illustrated. This chart is suitable for GCSE and AS/A2 fieldwork investigations into a hydrosere.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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GUIDE TO ORCHIDS
Looking for a field guide to orchids?
With colour paintings covering 69 species, subspecies and hybrids, this chart covers all the orchids that you are likely to see in Great Britain (including the Channel Islands) and Ireland.
The illustrated identification keys highlight the main diagnostic characters which can be observed in the field. Guidance is given on the distribution, habitats, statutory Conservation Designations and statutory Rarity Designations of all the orchids featured.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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GUIDE TO GRASSLAND PLANTS 1 Most Common Grassland Plants EXCLUDING Chalk & Limestone Soils
Need an identification guide to grassland plants?
Grasslands can be very diverse habitats, composed of more than just grass. This 12-panel fold-out chart has 64 colour illustrations and 23 black-and-white illustrations of common grassland plants, other than those occurring on chalk or limestone. The key is based on leaf characteristics so that plants can be identified when not in bloom.
Guide to grassland plants 2 (chalk and limestone grassland) is available below.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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GUIDE TO GRASSLAND PLANTS 2 Most Common Grassland Plants found on Chalk & Limestone Soils
Need an identification guide to grassland plants?
Featuring colour illustrations of 63 species, and black-and-white illustrations of a further 15, this 12-page fold-out chart covers plants commonly found on lowland chalk and limestone soils. The identification key is based on leaf characters so that plants can be identified when not in flower.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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THE FUNGI NAME TRAIL A Key to Commoner Fungi
Looking for an introductory guide to fungi?
This 12-panel fold-out chart is designed to be used by teachers and students as an introduction to some of the more easily recognised fungi present in our woods and fields. It will also be of interest to any non-specialist wanting to find out more about fungi.
For the identification key, fungi have been grouped according to their shape. The name trail takes you through a series of yes or no questions to help you identify your fungi. The chart also contains lots of fascinating information such as 'How do fungi feed?' as well as some 'Fun things to do with fungi'.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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THE TREE NAME TRAIL A Key to Common Trees
Need an identification guide to trees?
Produced with the support of the Forestry Commission, this 12-page fold-out chart contains a full-colour illustrated key to the leaves, twigs, fruits and seeds of the commonest broadleaved and coniferous trees of Britain and Ireland.
To further help with tree identification, a comprehensive table gives more information about the bark characteristics, flowers, common habitats, origin and economic uses of the trees illustrated.
Looking for a field guide to trees in winter? “A guide to the identification of deciduous broad-leaved trees and shrubs in winter” is also available below.
No of pages : 12 Folded Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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£6.00 inc UK p&p
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A GUIDE TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF DECIDUOUS BROAD-LEAVED TREES & SHRUBS IN WINTER
Need an identification guide to trees and shrubs in winter?
This fully illustrated AIDGAP field guide should enable non-specialists to identify many of the deciduous trees and shrubs that they encounter in winter.
It includes over 70 species, which are common or familiar within Britain's major woodland habitats, including hedgerows and town parks. The identification key mainly uses buds, but also refers to bark, twigs and habitat wherever appropriate or helpful. This key is widely used for tree and shrub identification.
No of pages : 54 Booklet Size : Approx. 17.5cm x 24.5cm
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