Position the handmade Frogilo near a pond or damp area in a quiet, cool, shaded position. The base of the Frogilo is cut away in part to provide contact with the cool soil for summer conditions. In winter, the insulating ceramic shelf will be used as over-wintering quarters for toads and female frogs. The Frogilo may be covered with extra vegetation in winter to provide additional insulation but no other maintenance is necessary. Made from frost resistant ceramic with a decorative glazed tagine style roof. 20 x 20 x 20cm.
The Baton is a simple but versatile bat detector having a monitor speaker allowing reduction of frequencies between 20kHz to 120kHz. The division factor is 10, reducing the sounds of a 50kHz bat to 5kHz, within the range of human hearing. The unit comes with a version of BatScan sound analysis software, developed especially for the Baton. In addition, if attached to the soundcard of a computer by a stereo lead from the line out of the Baton, it will produce real-time sonograms, allowing detailed analysis of calls when used with BatScan software. The Baton retains the original amplitude of the calls recorded, allowing 3D analysis of bat calls. (time, frequency and intensity). Calls can also be recorded on other devices such as MP3 or minidisc for later analysis. MP3 files will have to be converted to WAV files before Batscan will be able to load them. The Baton is also ideal for listening to grasshoppers and crickets whose communication is in the upper part of, or above human hearing. One PP3 9V battery lasts for up to 30 hours.
Hand crafted from 100% FSC certified timber, this sturdy house, with waterproof felt roof, provides a safe habitat for hedgehogs. Suitable for summer shelter, hibernation and breeding, place underneath a hedge, large shrub or similar concealed place to make it as appealing to hedgehogs as possible. 31 x 49 x 36cm.
This multi-species FSC certified plywood insect hotel provides a safe haven for butterflies, moths and other insects in your garden. The rear of the house may be opened so that some twigs or straw can be added to assist roosting. The habitat may be used during summer and also as an over-wintering space for certain species such as non-migratory butterflies. No chemicals have been used in the construction of this habitat. Hang close to flowering plants in a sheltered location ideally out of the prevailing wind and positioned in dappled sunlight. 21.5 x 13 x 12cm.
A single chamber FSC certified timber nesting box for bats, fits into any garden, woodland or house wall site. Provides a roost for a variety of species such as Pippistrelle, Noctule, Leisler's, Natterer's, Daubentons and Brown Long-eared bats. The box is accessed by the bats through a narrow entrance slot at the base to prevent predation. Site high up between 2.5m and 5m on a building or mature tree using the pre-drilled back plate hanger. The ideal aspect is so the box receives only part sun during the day North, South West or South East. If it is on an existing feeding or flight route you are more likely to get occupation. Bats are very sensitive to smell and will be deterred by any treatments applied. It is illegal for any member of the public to disturb a roost, handle or kill any bat. Bat boxes, therefore, may only be inspected by a licensed bat worker.However, you can monitor your bat box without disturbance; look for mouse-sized droppings beneath the box as a clue to occupation or observe from a distance at dusk to see if bats are exiting the box to hunt. 43 x 18 x 16.4cm.