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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 R189.
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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
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Illustrated features on
identification challenges
and finding the most
sought-after species
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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 Barces
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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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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USB Car Charger
- Ideal for PDAs,IPODs, MP3 Players, Portable GPS Systems and Cell Phones
- For use with USB Chargeable devices only
- Includes 1 USB to mini USB 5 pin cable
- LED indicator power ON
Specifications
- Input Voltage: DC12V-24V
- Output Voltage: DC5.2 ± 0.2V
- Output Current: 1 Amp
- Working Temp: <40°C
Price: R150
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