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Monday 27 October 2008

Autumnwatch 2008

The evenings are drawing in, the weather is crisper, movement in the sky and Bill Oddie and Kate Humble on the TV. It must be Autumnwatch 2008. This year the team is mainly located in picturesque Brownsea Island in Poole Dorset. Reputed to be one of the most amazing places to watch wildlife, in the British Isles. They also look at various locations around the UK, focusing on the wonders of nature during Autumn.

During the 2 weeks:

Kate and Bill will be showing many interesting items including Avocet, Sandpipers, Red squirrels and more...

Simon will be showing many interesting items including Stags, Deer in the city, Conger eels and more...

Check out this promo clip which says more than words:

Why not support Autumnwatch and get yourself involved in the BBC breathing spaces campaign. Why not get a bird box camera, or feeder camera and send it to the BBC. Enjoy and save our wildlife.

Links
BBC Autumnwatch - The background behind the show
Brownsea Island – Where it is based
Dorset Wildlife Trust – The important Trust that keeps area wonderful
Handykam nest box cameras - Have your very own Autumnwatch

Saturday 11 October 2008

BTO Nest box challenge 2008

Website review: BTO Nest box challenge 2008
http://www.bto.org/nnbw/index.htm

Review
The British Trust for Ornithology have set up a great campaign called the Nest box challenge. Each year, they invite the public to build as many nest boxes to encourage bird breeding. There website is full of useful information about how to build, site and enjoy your birds.

Must see
Read the guide on buying a good nest box.

At Handykam
We can offer camera bird boxes and bird box cameras that comply to all the regulations.

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Monday 6 October 2008

North American bird houses

Website Review: North American bird houses (Bird Boxes)
http://www.birdhouses101.com/

Review
This website is an huge encyclopaedia on American birds and bird boxes. It is a mine full of information including choosing, making various boxes and a whole lot more. The articles are very useful even if you have different birds visiting your garden.

Must see
Great article on birdhouse materials whcih makes a very interesting read.

At Handykam
We can offer bird box cameras of all kinds.

Keywords for article – bird houses, bird house, america, nest box, bird box design, bird box styles