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Page 3 - Nature & Wild
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- November 03, 2022
Any experienced birder will have a set of equipment they always pack when heading out to pursue their hobby, but if you are a complete beginner then the chances are that you have been relying on your eyes and ears alone to spot and identify birds. It might be true that these natural senses are all you need to appreciate avian species in the UK, but there are certainly a few things that can help you to have an even better experience. This brief guide is for any novice birder looking to put together a bird watching kit they can use in the field, whether they are heading into the countryside or sticking to the more urban areas.
A small notebook
Every birder knows the rush that comes when they manage to spot a new or favourite species in the wild and will keep a record of which species they have seen, when and where the sighting took place, sketches of the animal, and other notes such as the sex of the bird and its behaviour. Get yourself a small, pocket sized notebook that you can use to record
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- July 20, 2022
If there is one use for whistles that can be beneficial to a huge number of people it is their use as a safety or survival tool. Any outdoorsman, safety expert or search and rescue worker will tell you that a reliable, loud whistle can be the simplest yet most effective way to guarantee your safety in a range of situations.
Whether you need to use a loud safety whistle to signal for help, or simply use it as a tool to communicate with friends or team members over large distances or in noisy environments, they are an affordable addition to anyone’s outdoor or survival kit. They can very much make the crucial difference in an emergency situation.
In addition to our classic whistles, we have also engineered a contemporary range of safety and survival whistles that are perfect for ramblers, mountaineers, kayakers, boaters, and anyone else who may find themselves in challenging settings.
Building a safety or survival kit
When creating a safety or survival kit, the most important consideration
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- May 12, 2022
Any field sports enthusiast knows the value of a realistic and reliable bird call. These whistles are a niche product that ACME has specialised in for decades, becoming a leading designer and manufacturer of bird calls, crow calls, duck calls, pigeon calls, and other associated equipment such as harking horns in the UK.
Our whistles are also used in orchestral arrangements and to produce realistic sound effects for TV and cinema. Moire generally, they are features of British country lifestyle, and our carefully crafted range is much-loved by professionals and amateur twitchers alike.
There is a knack to getting the most realistic bird sounds out of these whistles. It’s easy once you’ve had some practice - you’ll be making reliable and realistic bird calls in no time. Our bird call whistles are designed for ease of use and consistency, so you can be confident that you’ll have a great piece of kit on hand during your next outing.
Duck calls
Our iconic Acme duck calls have a claim to fame;