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Books and Accessories
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 Book: Roberts Bird Guide
Over 950 species, 455 pages, 166 colour plates. Size 215x145x30mm, with soft plastic
cover. This new field guide
includes a number of new and innovative features. The plate illustrations
are larger and liberally annotated with identification features. The text is longer
and more detailed than the average field guide, and includes size and weight, descriptions
of sexes, juveniles, habitat, call, food and breeding. Also indicated are Endemic
and Red Data species. Names include the new English and Scientific names, together
with the Afrikaans name and alternative English name. The distribution maps are
colour-coded to show resident, breeding migrant, non-breeding migrant and rare species,
and the density of colour indicates relative abundance of uncommon, common and abundant.
A breeding bar indicates the range and peak of breeding. Other features include;
an illustrated and alphabetical quick index at the front, a checklist-index at the
back, a list of endemic species, plate illustrations of nightjar flight patterns
and warbler wing patterns, a 43-page Etymology (meaning of scientific names), colloquial
names indexed in 13 languages, a glossary, and an illustrated glossary (parts of
a bird). All in all an excellent field guide for beginner to experienced birder.
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Price R199.
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 Book:
The Chamberlain Guide to Birding Gauteng
This information-packed, lavishly
illustrated new book focuses on birding in greater Gauteng—a region home to an amazing
450 bird species, including many sought-after specials and endemics. The book provides
in-depth information on site access, birding habitats, seasons, routes and how to
go about finding the specials. Sites covered range from suburban nature reserves,
through classic favourites such as Rietvlei, Suikerbosrand and Marievale, to exciting
weekend destinations including Zaagkuildrift, Nylsvley, Magoebaskloof and Wakkerstroom.
A number of new sites not previously described elsewhere are also included, such
as Mkhombo Dam, the Cradle of Humankind, Vredefort Dome, Lesotho, Mapungubwe National
Park and many others.
Features
- More than 300 colour photos, illustrating 250 bird species
- 96 original, full-colour site maps, including orientation maps for
each of the 7 regional chapters.
- Key maps points are cross-referenced to the text.
- Intuitive information icons for facilities, directions and safety
- A multitude of accommodation options with contact details, web sites
and on-site birding tips
- Illustrated features on identification challenges and finding the
most sought-after species
- Supplementary information boxes on wildlife, geology and botany.
Examples include snakes, the Vredefort Dome and sub-zero frogs of the Lesotho highlands.
- The book also includes a chapter on the essential weekend trips from
Gauteng.
Price R199.
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Birding Braces
I have found these Birding Braces so amazingly comfortable that I think every birder
should be wearing one - Guy Gibbon.
Fully adjustable.
Price R240.
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Birding Braces
 Light weight Birding Braces. Can be adjusted.
Price R150.
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PDA Speaker
  Compact
yet powerful mini-speaker suitable for playback from PDA or phone. Expands to increase
bass response. Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery, recharges by connecting
the retractable USB cable to the USB port of a PC or Laptop.
Price R230.
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iTour PoP
OUTPUT POWER : 3.8 W(RMS) - 58% loader than Hamberger Speaker
SPEAKER UNIT : 18 mm, 4 ohm impedance
FREQUENCY RANGE : 80 20KHz
SUPPLY VOLTAGE :
INPUT : 3.7V, 500 mAh;
USB : 5 V,0.1A
* Incredible sound amplification
* Clean & clear sound audibility
* 360 deg expansion sound field
* Monophonic Surround Stereo System(MSS)
* Easy connectivity for all audio devices
* Built in rechargeable Li-Ion battery
* Integrated cable management & storage
* Patented expandable BASS system
Price R250.
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