Watkins & Doncaster |  Field Equipment



We have a comprehensive range of nets for sampling butterflies, dragonflies, bees, flies and all flying insects, from fine mesh butterfly nets to sweep nets and beating trays.

Ideal for beginners, enthusiasts and children, these identification kits are designed for capturing, examining and identifying the insect before releasing it.

A variety of water nets for sampling aquatic life plus weed drags and larvae trays

Suitable for collecting and examining specimens in card, plastic, glass and metal.

Our Blendon butterfly traps - new design now available

Mains-operated moth traps including the Robinson and Skinner traps, 40W Heath, Rigid and Ranger traps and the new Lucent 40W or 22W mobile moth trap.

12V battery operated traps - Heath, Rigid and the Moonlander moth trap

Malaise traps and spider catchers

Several types available, ranging from plastic pocket-sized to mechanical pooters

Hand lenses, magnifiers, fresnel lenses, nature viewers and binoculars.

Traps for catching various mammals without harming them, small mammal scales, bat detectors and calipers.

Geological hammers and chisels.

Ethyl Acetate, hypodermic syringes, thermometers, Berlese funnel, Bumblebee Nest box and insect habitat.


Watkins & Doncaster |  Field Equipment