Nets Etc

« Ontario Field Naturalist's ToolchestInsect Nets
Even with close-up binoculars, a net can come in handy when you are looking for bugs.  When you are looking for butterflies an insect net will help with some stubborn fliers, but when looking for dragonflies it can double the number of species you can identify.

A Homemade Dragonfly Net Detailed instructions which include places to look for materials needed.

Sound Equipment
TOOLS FOR ATTRACTING THE UNKNOWN:
FIELD RECORDERS AND SHOTGUN MICS