Bats & Ladders
Here are the remarkable and captivating tales from one woman's nearly 40-year career spent looking for bats and their roosts. Humorous and honest, she writes about these fascinating animals, and about dodgy ladders, small spaces and a multitude of characters - sometimes delightful, occasionally awful, but always human.George Bemment introduces the wonder of British bats and shares what it takes to be involved in wildlife conservation. From the rigours of surveys, to otters in wheelbarrows, and interactions with police and the press, we find out about life at the sharp end of being an ecologist on the ground... and in the attic.With no shortage of poo stories along the way - think dung pits, latrines, smelly roosts - and intriguing interactions with animals, from milking aardvarks to a house full of rabbits, George takes us behind the scenes of a life working with and protecting wildlife. Amidst the variety of curious and intriguing animal behaviour she has witnessed over the years, it is, of course, humans who turn out to be the oddest creatures of all.
Contributions From The Northern Transcontinental Survey
Bats & Ladders
Here are the remarkable and captivating tales from one woman's nearly 40-year career spent looking for bats and their roosts. Humorous and honest, she writes about these fascinating animals, and about dodgy ladders, small spaces and a multitude of characters - sometimes delightful, occasionally awful, but always human.George Bemment introduces the wonder of British bats and shares what it takes to be involved in wildlife conservation. From the rigours of surveys, to otters in wheelbarrows, and interactions with police and the press, we find out about life at the sharp end of being an ecologist on the ground... and in the attic.With no shortage of poo stories along the way - think dung pits, latrines, smelly roosts - and intriguing interactions with animals, from milking aardvarks to a house full of rabbits, George takes us behind the scenes of a life working with and protecting wildlife. Amidst the variety of curious and intriguing animal behaviour she has witnessed over the years, it is, of course, humans who turn out to be the oddest creatures of all.
Contributions From The Northern Transcontinental Survey
The Intellectuality Of Domestic Animals, A Lecture
The Sipunculids Of The Eastern Coast Of North America
Feathered Friends 2026 Wall Calendar
For birders and nature lovers, the Feathered Friends 2025 Wall Calendar showcases colorful illustrations of cheerful birds frolicking among vibrant flowers and plants. By contemporary artist Geninne D Zlatkis, the calendar's birds seem to sing with bold use of color, texture, and inspiration of Mexico, where Geninne lived for many years. Features include: 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open) Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC(R) certified paper with soy-based ink Spans January-December 2026 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Fun, vibrant watercolor bird and botanical illustrations for your wall Perfect gift for birdwatchers and folk art fans Wall art for your home, school, or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming WE PLANT TREES to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage -- more than ONE MILLION and growing! NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC -- We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution. RESPONSIBLY SOURCED -- Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC(R) certified.