https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SVL(AUSTRALIANBIRDS)&QRYTEXT=Australian%20Birds%20and%20the%20Joys%20of%20Birdwatching&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=531671&CF=BIB Illustrated with more than 200 stunning images, this entertaining and informative book introduces readers to more than 50 bird species that inhabit Australia and can be found in habitats ranging from backyards to the outback. It not only provides an abundance of facts regarding the habitats and behaviour of each featured species, but also relates the often humorous stories of the author's face-to-face encounters with some of the country's most awe-inspiring species, from the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle to the diminutive yet charismatic Red-capped Robin. The endangered Superb Parrot is every bit as beautiful as its name suggests, while hyperactive Superb Fairy-wrens, bathing in an unattended bowl of washing-up water at a campsite, seem more intent on having fun than in the serious business of cleaning their plumage. The book also includes invaluable advice and information on the art of birdwatching. Ideal for both dedicated long-term birdwatchers and those who simply want to learn more about the birds that they encounter when they're in the great outdoors, 'Encounters With Australian Birds' adds a dash of the fun to the pleasure of watching birds and makes reading an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Illustrated with more than 200 stunning images, this entertaining and informative book introduces readers to more than 50 bird species that inhabit Australia and can be found in habitats ranging from backyards to the outback. It not only provides an abundance of facts regarding the habitats and behaviour of each featured species, but also relates the often humorous stories of the author's face-to-face encounters with some of the country's most awe-inspiring species, from the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle to the diminutive yet charismatic Red-capped Robin. The endangered Superb Parrot is every bit as beautiful as its name suggests, while hyperactive Superb Fairy-wrens, bathing in an unattended bowl of washing-up water at a campsite, seem more intent on having fun than in the serious business of cleaning their plumage. The book also includes invaluable advice and information on the art of birdwatching. Ideal for both dedicated long-term birdwatchers and those who simply want to learn more about the birds that they encounter when they're in the great outdoors, 'Encounters With Australian Birds' adds a dash of the fun to the pleasure of watching birds and makes reading an enjoyable and entertaining experience.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jackson, Stephanie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Wahroonga, NSW : Reed New Holland Publishers, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />208 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598 JAC - Available - 010805915<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=541208&CF=BIB The idea that a bird is good news and needs all our support is probably the only thing amateur birdos, professional zoologists and 'birdscapers'--people who redesign their gardens to support birdlife--have in common. But together they form a conservation community that cares about the future of birds and their habitats, who are working to heal the damage wrought by those who don't notice birds. What Birdo is That? reveals how bird-people in Australia have gone about their craft across the years. Its stories come from wild places--at sea as well as on the land--from dusty archives, from restoration projects, gardens and urban wastelands. They are human stories, but the birds themselves interject and interrupt any self-important anthropocentrism. They educate. They counter the imperialism of the ever-expanding economies of the new millennium. They turn up in unexpected places, giving surprise and joy. This field guide to Australia's bird-people provides a basis for understanding the complex relationship between people and birds in a land of extremes at the forefront of changing climate and habitats. The idea that a bird is good news and needs all our support is probably the only thing amateur birdos, professional zoologists and 'birdscapers'--people who redesign their gardens to support birdlife--have in common. But together they form a conservation community that cares about the future of birds and their habitats, who are working to heal the damage wrought by those who don't notice birds. What Birdo is That? reveals how bird-people in Australia have gone about their craft across the years. Its stories come from wild places--at sea as well as on the land--from dusty archives, from restoration projects, gardens and urban wastelands. They are human stories, but the birds themselves interject and interrupt any self-important anthropocentrism. They educate. They counter the imperialism of the ever-expanding economies of the new millennium. They turn up in unexpected places, giving surprise and joy. This field guide to Australia's bird-people provides a basis for understanding the complex relationship between people and birds in a land of extremes at the forefront of changing climate and habitats.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Robin, Libby, 1956-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Carlton, Victoria : Melbourne University Press, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />viii, 264 pages ; 24 cm<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology - 639.978 ROB - Onloan - Due: 11 May 2024 - 010701224<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=542801&CF=BIB "For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern France, and our enduring awareness and curiosity of their forward gaze and nearly silent flight has cemented the owl as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, foresight and intuition. But what, really, does an owl know? Though our infatuation goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to study these birds in great detail. While more than 270 species exist today, and reside on every continent except Antarctica, owls are far more difficult to find and study than other birds - because while not only cryptic and perfectly camouflaged, owls are most active in the dark of night. Joining scientists on this maddening and elusive treasure hunt, Jennifer Ackerman brings alive the rich biological history of these animals and reveals the remarkable scientific discoveries into their brains and behaviour. She explores how, with the modern technology and tools, researchers now know that owls talk all night long - without opening their bills. That that their hoots follow a series of complex rules, allowing them to express needs and desires. That owls duet. They migrate. They use tools. They hoard their prey. Some live in underground burrows, some dine on scorpions. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls, and dives deep too into why this bird endlessly inspires and beguiles us. What an Owl Knows is an awe-inspiring and spellbinding journey across the globe and through human history, and a dazzling account of the astonishing health, hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess that distinguishes the owl from nearly all other birds. An extraordinary glimpse into the mind of these brilliant animals, What an Owl Knows pulls back the curtain on the the hidden and still undiscovered realities of our shared world"-- "For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern France, and our enduring awareness and curiosity of their forward gaze and nearly silent flight has cemented the owl as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, foresight and intuition. But what, really, does an owl know? Though our infatuation goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to study these birds in great detail. While more than 270 species exist today, and reside on every continent except Antarctica, owls are far more difficult to find and study than other birds - because while not only cryptic and perfectly camouflaged, owls are most active in the dark of night. Joining scientists on this maddening and elusive treasure hunt, Jennifer Ackerman brings alive the rich biological history of these animals and reveals the remarkable scientific discoveries into their brains and behaviour. She explores how, with the modern technology and tools, researchers now know that owls talk all night long - without opening their bills. That that their hoots follow a series of complex rules, allowing them to express needs and desires. That owls duet. They migrate. They use tools. They hoard their prey. Some live in underground burrows, some dine on scorpions. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls, and dives deep too into why this bird endlessly inspires and beguiles us. What an Owl Knows is an awe-inspiring and spellbinding journey across the globe and through human history, and a dazzling account of the astonishing health, hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess that distinguishes the owl from nearly all other birds. An extraordinary glimpse into the mind of these brilliant animals, What an Owl Knows pulls back the curtain on the the hidden and still undiscovered realities of our shared world"--<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Brunswick, Victoria : Scribe, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />xvi, 333 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.97 ACK - Onloan - Due: 03 Jun 2024 - 010862840<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.97 ACK - Available - 010698630<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=549848&CF=BIB Take to the skies and meet the world's most amazing birds. Navigate your way across the continents using detailed maps and discover birds of prey, birds of paradise, aquatic birds and more. Fun lift-the-flaps offer kids an immersive experience, revealing surprises, wow-factor facts and a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our feathered friends. Take to the skies and meet the world's most amazing birds. Navigate your way across the continents using detailed maps and discover birds of prey, birds of paradise, aquatic birds and more. Fun lift-the-flaps offer kids an immersive experience, revealing surprises, wow-factor facts and a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our feathered friends.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>De la Bédoyère, Camilla<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Dublin, Ireland : Lonely Planet Kids, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 27 x 29 cm.<br />Lonely Planet kids<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Non-Fiction Animals - J 598 DEL - Onloan - Due: 16 May 2024 - 010936091<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Non-Fiction Animals - J 598 DEL - Onloan - Due: 01 Jun 2024 - 010936060<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=550250&CF=BIB The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia contains the author's personal selection of 100 of the best birdwatching sites in all states, territories and islands of Australia. The sites are chosen for the large number of species or the large number of special birds to be found in each one. In some cases, the sites are quite specific, such as Hasties Swamp, some are huge (Lakefield National Park), some are lengthy (the Strzelecki Track) and some cover a whole district, such as Katherine. Access details of sites have been updated where relevant for the 3rd edition. Sue Taylor's engaging narrative describes the efforts she goes to in search of particular species. For each site she covers the type of habitat, which special species may be found there and when is the best time to visit. She lists four birds to look out for. Photographs show the site and two of the species that inhabit it whether as residents or as seasonal visitors. The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia contains the author's personal selection of 100 of the best birdwatching sites in all states, territories and islands of Australia. The sites are chosen for the large number of species or the large number of special birds to be found in each one. In some cases, the sites are quite specific, such as Hasties Swamp, some are huge (Lakefield National Park), some are lengthy (the Strzelecki Track) and some cover a whole district, such as Katherine. Access details of sites have been updated where relevant for the 3rd edition. Sue Taylor's engaging narrative describes the efforts she goes to in search of particular species. For each site she covers the type of habitat, which special species may be found there and when is the best time to visit. She lists four birds to look out for. Photographs show the site and two of the species that inhabit it whether as residents or as seasonal visitors.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Taylor, Sue (Bird watcher)<br />3rd edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford, England : John Beaufoy Publishing, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />223 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 21 cm<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.072 TAY - Available - 010939450<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=519581&CF=BIB In Curlews on Vulture Street, acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl Jones reveals the not-so-secret lives of the most common birds that share our towns and cities. Despite the noise, heat, dust and fumes, the ceaseless movement, light and toxins, many birds successfully live their lives among us. And not just furtively in the shadows. Ibis steal our lunch, brush turkeys rearrange gardens and magpies chase us screaming from near their nest. From his childhood in a country town noticing blackbirds and sparrows to studying brush turkeys in the suburbs, Jones shares a fascinating story of curiosity, discovery, adventure and conflict, played out in city streets and backyards. He also provides rare insights into the intimate lives of some of our most beloved and feared, despised and admired neighbours. You'll never see magpies, curlews, ibis, lorikeets and cockatoos in the same way again. In Curlews on Vulture Street, acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl Jones reveals the not-so-secret lives of the most common birds that share our towns and cities. Despite the noise, heat, dust and fumes, the ceaseless movement, light and toxins, many birds successfully live their lives among us. And not just furtively in the shadows. Ibis steal our lunch, brush turkeys rearrange gardens and magpies chase us screaming from near their nest. From his childhood in a country town noticing blackbirds and sparrows to studying brush turkeys in the suburbs, Jones shares a fascinating story of curiosity, discovery, adventure and conflict, played out in city streets and backyards. He also provides rare insights into the intimate lives of some of our most beloved and feared, despised and admired neighbours. You'll never see magpies, curlews, ibis, lorikeets and cockatoos in the same way again.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jones, Darryl N. (Darryl Noel)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Sydney, NSW : NewSouth Publishing, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />322 pages : illustratoins ; 21 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598 JON - Available - 010572084<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=523969&CF=BIB More Australian Birding Tales takes up where the author's very successful first book, An Australian Birding Year, ended. In this new book Bruce Richardson describes his further birding adventures, which take his total 'life list' from 672 to 759, well exceeding his initial target of 700 species. He delights in finding new 'lifer' species, whether they are common but not yet seen by him or mega rarities, but he also glories in the fact that his birding trips take him to stunning parts of Australia that he wouldn't normally have visited. He travels through the outback, takes the ferry over to Tasmania, makes several pelagic expeditions and goes on a memorable trip to Cocos/Keeling and Christmas Islands. He describes his travels with humour, and intersperses the ticks and the dips of birding with personal anecdotes of a life lived through good times and bad. Although reaching the 700 species target was a milestone, for Bruce birding is equally about the vibe, the good friends he makes along the way and his exploration of the glorious Australian countryside. He certainly does see some cool birds though. More Australian Birding Tales takes up where the author's very successful first book, An Australian Birding Year, ended. In this new book Bruce Richardson describes his further birding adventures, which take his total 'life list' from 672 to 759, well exceeding his initial target of 700 species. He delights in finding new 'lifer' species, whether they are common but not yet seen by him or mega rarities, but he also glories in the fact that his birding trips take him to stunning parts of Australia that he wouldn't normally have visited. He travels through the outback, takes the ferry over to Tasmania, makes several pelagic expeditions and goes on a memorable trip to Cocos/Keeling and Christmas Islands. He describes his travels with humour, and intersperses the ticks and the dips of birding with personal anecdotes of a life lived through good times and bad. Although reaching the 700 species target was a milestone, for Bruce birding is equally about the vibe, the good friends he makes along the way and his exploration of the glorious Australian countryside. He certainly does see some cool birds though.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Richardson, R. Bruce<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford, England : John Beaufoy Publishing, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />365 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 23 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598 RIC - Available - 010635468<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=526099&CF=BIB The Plains-wanderer is unlike any other bird on Earth - it's one of a kind! "On the Trail of the Plains-wanderer" tells the true story of one of Australia's most critically endangered bird species. This unique, quirky and precious bird faces many threats, but continues to survive against the odds. Discover more about this fascinating bird and see how people are providing hope for their future. The Plains-wanderer is unlike any other bird on Earth - it's one of a kind! "On the Trail of the Plains-wanderer" tells the true story of one of Australia's most critically endangered bird species. This unique, quirky and precious bird faces many threats, but continues to survive against the odds. Discover more about this fascinating bird and see how people are providing hope for their future.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Cleave, Rohan<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, [2022]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Non-Fiction Animals - J 598 CLE - Available - 010639749<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=530079&CF=BIB "The Compact Australian Bird Guide" is an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated quick identification guide to all bird species regularly occurring in Australia. The content has been carefully designed to provide the reader with key information to enable rapid identification of a bird, in a convenient form. Based on the award-winning "The Australian Bird Guide", this compact format features over 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas. "The Compact Australian Bird Guide" will appeal to both the beginner and experienced birdwatcher, and includes up-to-date species descriptions, distribution maps, illustrations and quick guide comparison pages for major groups. Ideal for your next holiday, field trip or simply to use in your own backyard. "The Compact Australian Bird Guide" is an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated quick identification guide to all bird species regularly occurring in Australia. The content has been carefully designed to provide the reader with key information to enable rapid identification of a bird, in a convenient form. Based on the award-winning "The Australian Bird Guide", this compact format features over 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas. "The Compact Australian Bird Guide" will appeal to both the beginner and experienced birdwatcher, and includes up-to-date species descriptions, distribution maps, illustrations and quick guide comparison pages for major groups. Ideal for your next holiday, field trip or simply to use in your own backyard.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Davies, Jeff, 1957-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, [2022]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />xii, 252 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 21 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598 DAV - Available - 010682301<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=510293&CF=BIB Read the powerful account of one woman's struggle to reshape her identity when all normality has fallen away. When lifelong bird-lover Hannah Bourne-Taylor moved with her husband to Ghana seven years ago she couldn't have anticipated how her life would be forever changed by her unexpected encounters with nature and the subsequent bonds she formed. Plucked from the comfort and predictability of her life before, Hannah struggled to establish herself in her new environment, striving to belong in the rural grasslands far away from home. In this challenging situation, she was forced to turn inwards and interrogate her own sense of identity, however in the animal life around her, and in two wild birds in particular, Hannah found a source of solace and a way to reconnect with the world in which she was living. Fledgling is a portrayal of adaptability, resilience and self-discovery in the face of isolation and change, fuelled by the quiet power of nature and the unexpected bonds with animals she encounters. Hannah encourages us to reconsider the conventional boundaries of the relationships people have with animals through her inspiring and very beautiful glimpse of what is possible when we allow ourselves to connect to the natural world. Full of determination and compassion, Fledgling is a powerful meditation on our instinctive connection to nature. It shows that even the tiniest of birds can teach us what is important in life and how to embrace every day. Read the powerful account of one woman's struggle to reshape her identity when all normality has fallen away. When lifelong bird-lover Hannah Bourne-Taylor moved with her husband to Ghana seven years ago she couldn't have anticipated how her life would be forever changed by her unexpected encounters with nature and the subsequent bonds she formed. Plucked from the comfort and predictability of her life before, Hannah struggled to establish herself in her new environment, striving to belong in the rural grasslands far away from home. In this challenging situation, she was forced to turn inwards and interrogate her own sense of identity, however in the animal life around her, and in two wild birds in particular, Hannah found a source of solace and a way to reconnect with the world in which she was living. Fledgling is a portrayal of adaptability, resilience and self-discovery in the face of isolation and change, fuelled by the quiet power of nature and the unexpected bonds with animals she encounters. Hannah encourages us to reconsider the conventional boundaries of the relationships people have with animals through her inspiring and very beautiful glimpse of what is possible when we allow ourselves to connect to the natural world. Full of determination and compassion, Fledgling is a powerful meditation on our instinctive connection to nature. It shows that even the tiniest of birds can teach us what is important in life and how to embrace every day.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bourne-Taylor, Hannah<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Aurum, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />291 pages ; 23 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598 BOU - Available - 010621676<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=511385&CF=BIB "Feather and Brush" traces the history of bird art in Australia - from the simple engravings illustrating accounts of the earliest European voyages of discovery to the diversity of artwork available today. It explores the early European approach, in which naval draughtsmen, officers, convicts, settlers, naturalists, artists and scientists alike contributed both to the art and the science of ornithology, through to a wealth of contemporary artists who feature birds in their works. This book contains more than 400 images, representing the work of 158 artists; some well-known, others published for the first time. The illustrations have been selected for their interest, whether ornithological, historical or artistic. They range from classical to quirky, decorative to functional, monumental to intimate. Together they demonstrate the rich history of Australian bird art, as it evolved in Europe and Australia, and continues today, along with the trends and technologies of the times. This second edition includes new and revised chapters, and features about 200 new artworks, including some by Indigenous artists. "Feather and Brush" traces the history of bird art in Australia - from the simple engravings illustrating accounts of the earliest European voyages of discovery to the diversity of artwork available today. It explores the early European approach, in which naval draughtsmen, officers, convicts, settlers, naturalists, artists and scientists alike contributed both to the art and the science of ornithology, through to a wealth of contemporary artists who feature birds in their works. This book contains more than 400 images, representing the work of 158 artists; some well-known, others published for the first time. The illustrations have been selected for their interest, whether ornithological, historical or artistic. They range from classical to quirky, decorative to functional, monumental to intimate. Together they demonstrate the rich history of Australian bird art, as it evolved in Europe and Australia, and continues today, along with the trends and technologies of the times. This second edition includes new and revised chapters, and features about 200 new artworks, including some by Indigenous artists.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Olsen, Penny, 1949-<br />Second edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, [2022]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />338 pages : colour illustrations ; 32 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft - 598.022 OLS - Available - 010600282<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=512979&CF=BIB A sweeping and lyrical history of the relationship between birdlife and humankind over twelve millennia, exploring how birds have captured our imaginations and inspired our culture and our science. In Birds and Us award-winning writer and ornithologist Tim Birkhead takes us on an epic and dazzling journey through our mutual history with birds, from the ibises mummified and deified by Ancient Egyptians to Renaissance experiments on woodpecker anatomy, from Victorian obsessions with egg collecting to the present fight to save endangered species and restore their habitats. Weaving in stories from his own life as a scientist, including far-flung expeditions to Neolithic caves in Spain and the guillemot colonies of the Faroe Islands, this ambitious book is the culmination of a lifetime's research and unforgettably demonstrates how birds shaped us, and how we have shaped them. A sweeping and lyrical history of the relationship between birdlife and humankind over twelve millennia, exploring how birds have captured our imaginations and inspired our culture and our science. In Birds and Us award-winning writer and ornithologist Tim Birkhead takes us on an epic and dazzling journey through our mutual history with birds, from the ibises mummified and deified by Ancient Egyptians to Renaissance experiments on woodpecker anatomy, from Victorian obsessions with egg collecting to the present fight to save endangered species and restore their habitats. Weaving in stories from his own life as a scientist, including far-flung expeditions to Neolithic caves in Spain and the guillemot colonies of the Faroe Islands, this ambitious book is the culmination of a lifetime's research and unforgettably demonstrates how birds shaped us, and how we have shaped them.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Birkhead, Tim<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Viking, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />xx, 441 pages, 32 unnnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour)l, maps ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598 BIR - Available - 010583721<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=513998&CF=BIB Global in scope, this encyclopaedia features a photographic catalogue of more than 1,270 bird species, making it a must-have for every avian enthusiast The diversity and drama of the bird world is brought to breathtaking life in an encyclopaedic new edition This photographic guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,280 species, pictured in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this reference was produced by a team of expert contributors and revised with BirdLife International. Bird's species catalogue showcases birds from hummingbirds to eagles, each with a description, distribution map, and data file, and most have a photograph. Organized in taxonomic groups, the catalogue has detailed introductions to every major bird order. The passerines (perching birds; the largest order) alone occupy 158 pages, and most of their families, such as larks or fairywrens, have their own introductions. Nearly 100 further pages cover bird biology in vivid detail - their anatomy, feeding, communication, breeding, habitats, and migrations. All this, and special features on the world's most impressive birdwatching locations, make Bird "A must-have reference for every bird enthusiast" (BBC Wildlife Magazine) Global in scope, this encyclopaedia features a photographic catalogue of more than 1,270 bird species, making it a must-have for every avian enthusiast The diversity and drama of the bird world is brought to breathtaking life in an encyclopaedic new edition This photographic guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,280 species, pictured in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this reference was produced by a team of expert contributors and revised with BirdLife International. Bird's species catalogue showcases birds from hummingbirds to eagles, each with a description, distribution map, and data file, and most have a photograph. Organized in taxonomic groups, the catalogue has detailed introductions to every major bird order. The passerines (perching birds; the largest order) alone occupy 158 pages, and most of their families, such as larks or fairywrens, have their own introductions. Nearly 100 further pages cover bird biology in vivid detail - their anatomy, feeding, communication, breeding, habitats, and migrations. All this, and special features on the world's most impressive birdwatching locations, make Bird "A must-have reference for every bird enthusiast" (BBC Wildlife Magazine)<br />New edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />512 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 31 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.022 BIR - Onloan - Due: 20 May 2024 - 010501411<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=383737&CF=BIB 100 Australian Birds is a beginner's guide to the world of birdwatching. From the outside, this strange hobby of birdwatching appears to consist of sizeable camera lenses, khaki pants that are pulled up too high, and gruelling treks in pursuit of rare bird species. But for those who have been scared off by jumbo field guides and excessive terminology, this book is for you. Carefully tailored to guide birdwatchers anywhere in Australia, this book reveals insights into one hundred key native species with lush illustrations and accessible descriptions. As well as the author's original illustrations, there are distribution maps, identification methods, behavioural information and contributions from various First Nations about the cultural significance of particular birds. 100 Australian Birds is for anyone interested in birds, culture, history or our environment, but without the geekspeak. Foreword by Australia's leading scientist Professor Tim Flannery. 100 Australian Birds is a beginner's guide to the world of birdwatching. From the outside, this strange hobby of birdwatching appears to consist of sizeable camera lenses, khaki pants that are pulled up too high, and gruelling treks in pursuit of rare bird species. But for those who have been scared off by jumbo field guides and excessive terminology, this book is for you. Carefully tailored to guide birdwatchers anywhere in Australia, this book reveals insights into one hundred key native species with lush illustrations and accessible descriptions. As well as the author's original illustrations, there are distribution maps, identification methods, behavioural information and contributions from various First Nations about the cultural significance of particular birds. 100 Australian Birds is for anyone interested in birds, culture, history or our environment, but without the geekspeak. Foreword by Australia's leading scientist Professor Tim Flannery.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Angus, Georgia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Richmond, Victoria : Explore Australia, an imprint of Hardie Grant Travel, 2021.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />xxv, 214 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.0994 ANG - Available - 010216278<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=470989&CF=BIB Bird Talk delves into new scientific developments to reveal the complexities of how birds make, learn, and use sound in a bewildering array of songs and calls. The beauty of birdsong is one of the joys of nature, and this book reveals how songs are learned and performed, why the quality of a maleâs repertoire can affect his mating success, and how birds use song-matching and countersinging in territorial disputes. Bird Talk illustrates how birds communicate through visual signals too, from the dazzling feathers of a Peacock to the jumping displays that a Jacksonâs Widowbird performs to show off his long tail. Plumage features such as the red bill shield of a Pukeko can indicate dominance, and aggressive wing-waving is used to ward off impostors. Bird Talk will help you understand how birds communicate in a range of situations, whether in harmony or in conflict, providing essential new insight into avian intelligence. Bird Talk delves into new scientific developments to reveal the complexities of how birds make, learn, and use sound in a bewildering array of songs and calls. The beauty of birdsong is one of the joys of nature, and this book reveals how songs are learned and performed, why the quality of a maleâs repertoire can affect his mating success, and how birds use song-matching and countersinging in territorial disputes. Bird Talk illustrates how birds communicate through visual signals too, from the dazzling feathers of a Peacock to the jumping displays that a Jacksonâs Widowbird performs to show off his long tail. Plumage features such as the red bill shield of a Pukeko can indicate dominance, and aggressive wing-waving is used to ward off impostors. Bird Talk will help you understand how birds communicate in a range of situations, whether in harmony or in conflict, providing essential new insight into avian intelligence.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ballentine, Barbara (Barbara E.)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Clayton South, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing, [2021]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />192 pages : coloured illustrations ; 26 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.156 BAL - Onloan - Due: 20 May 2024 - 010447818<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=472346&CF=BIB Where can you see 400,000 breeding pairs of rockhopper penguins? Where is the best place in Australia to observe Yellow Chats? And where is the only place in Australia you can have a close encounter with nesting Lesser Noddies? Well-known birder and author of How Many Birds Is That?, Why Watch Birds? and John Gould's Extinct and Endangered Birds of Australia, Sue Taylor will make you want to pack your binoculars and hit the road, as she takes you on a tour of her top 100 Australian birdwatching sites: from suburban parks to remote off-shore islands. Where can you see 400,000 breeding pairs of rockhopper penguins? Where is the best place in Australia to observe Yellow Chats? And where is the only place in Australia you can have a close encounter with nesting Lesser Noddies? Well-known birder and author of How Many Birds Is That?, Why Watch Birds? and John Gould's Extinct and Endangered Birds of Australia, Sue Taylor will make you want to pack your binoculars and hit the road, as she takes you on a tour of her top 100 Australian birdwatching sites: from suburban parks to remote off-shore islands.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Taylor, Sue, 1949-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford, UK : John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd, 2021.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />223 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 23 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.072 TAY - Available - 010463139<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=472671&CF=BIB "Taking the reader from the Dreaming to the colonial live bird trade, the competitive culture of the showroom and today's thriving wild flocks, Flight of the Budgerigar is the authoritative history of the Budgerigar, written by respected ornithologist Dr Penny Olsen and lavishly illustrated in full colour."--Publisher. "Taking the reader from the Dreaming to the colonial live bird trade, the competitive culture of the showroom and today's thriving wild flocks, Flight of the Budgerigar is the authoritative history of the Budgerigar, written by respected ornithologist Dr Penny Olsen and lavishly illustrated in full colour."--Publisher.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Olsen, Penny, 1949-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Canberra, ACT : NLA Publishing, [2021]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />vi, 251 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 21 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 636.686 OLS - Available - 010417286<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=544975&CF=BIB Let your imagination take flight and celebrate the beauty and diversity of birds throughout art, science, history, and culture. Bird: Exploring the Winged World presents a visually stunning survey of birds, chronicling their scientific and popular appeal throughout the ages and around the world. Showcasing the remarkable diversity of species, from tiny hummingbirds to ostriches taller than humans, and icebound penguins to tropical macaws, this extraordinary book includes renowned and lesser-known ornithological illustrations and artwork of all styles. Arranged in thoughtfully paired juxtapositions, it reveals how artists, illustrators, ornithologists, and photographers - from ancient Egypt to the present - have captured the spirit, likeness, character, and symbolism of birds. Let your imagination take flight and celebrate the beauty and diversity of birds throughout art, science, history, and culture. Bird: Exploring the Winged World presents a visually stunning survey of birds, chronicling their scientific and popular appeal throughout the ages and around the world. Showcasing the remarkable diversity of species, from tiny hummingbirds to ostriches taller than humans, and icebound penguins to tropical macaws, this extraordinary book includes renowned and lesser-known ornithological illustrations and artwork of all styles. Arranged in thoughtfully paired juxtapositions, it reveals how artists, illustrators, ornithologists, and photographers - from ancient Egypt to the present - have captured the spirit, likeness, character, and symbolism of birds. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Phaidon Press Limited, 2021.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />351 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.<br />Phaidon explorer collection<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft - 704.943 BIR - Onloan - Due: 31 May 2024 - 010864783<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=376660&CF=BIB This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status. This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ingwersen, Dean<br />3rd edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford, England : John Beaufoy Publishers Ltd, 2020.<br />176 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 18 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.0994 ING - Available - 010364306<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=377748&CF=BIB A highly personal account of a phenomenal, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that saw Bruce and his wife, Lynn, embark on a year of travel and birding across the entire continent in a camper van. Their aim was to see Australia, but also to keep a list of the birds that they saw together. That list began with two Gang-gang Cockatoos flying over their son's yard in Torquay, Victoria and ended a year later watching a lovely little Speckled Warbler on a chilly morning back in Victoria with 638 other species seen in between. A highly personal account of a phenomenal, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that saw Bruce and his wife, Lynn, embark on a year of travel and birding across the entire continent in a camper van. Their aim was to see Australia, but also to keep a list of the birds that they saw together. That list began with two Gang-gang Cockatoos flying over their son's yard in Torquay, Victoria and ended a year later watching a lovely little Speckled Warbler on a chilly morning back in Victoria with 638 other species seen in between.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Richardson, R. Bruce<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Australia] : John Beaufoy Publishing, 2020.<br />xv, 349 pages : colour illustrations, portraits, colour maps ; 23 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.0994 RIC - Onloan - Due: 23 May 2024 - 010360599<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=377788&CF=BIB Australia is the most urbanised nation on Earth and yet we share our built environment with a cavalcade of amazing native creatures. This book examines some of the issues around our relationship with nature as we discover more about those familiar backyard species. In Australia, we are fortunate that so many wild species can be seen without us having to leave our own homes. It might not occur to us just how special it is to look through the window and spot a squadron of jewel-coloured rainbow lorikeets spearing through the air to join their mates in a nearby tree, or to witness the amusing antics of your neighbourhood flock of shrieking, cheeky sulphur-crested cockatoos. We are in danger of taking the animals that live around us for granted, or worse still, of finding them a nuisance and looking for ways to deter them. At Australian Geographic we have long championed the value of the natural world, no matter how far or near that world may be. In this book we revisit many of the stories of the species that we encounter in our daily city lives. Australia is the most urbanised nation on earth and yet we share our built environment with a cavalcade of amazing, fascinating native creatures. We examine some of the issues around our complex relationship with nature, we discover more about those familiar backyard species, and we offer advice on how to encourage wild things into your garden for their benefit, and yours. Australia is the most urbanised nation on Earth and yet we share our built environment with a cavalcade of amazing native creatures. This book examines some of the issues around our relationship with nature as we discover more about those familiar backyard species. In Australia, we are fortunate that so many wild species can be seen without us having to leave our own homes. It might not occur to us just how special it is to look through the window and spot a squadron of jewel-coloured rainbow lorikeets spearing through the air to join their mates in a nearby tree, or to witness the amusing antics of your neighbourhood flock of shrieking, cheeky sulphur-crested cockatoos. We are in danger of taking the animals that live around us for granted, or worse still, of finding them a nuisance and looking for ways to deter them. At Australian Geographic we have long championed the value of the natural world, no matter how far or near that world may be. In this book we revisit many of the stories of the species that we encounter in our daily city lives. Australia is the most urbanised nation on earth and yet we share our built environment with a cavalcade of amazing, fascinating native creatures. We examine some of the issues around our complex relationship with nature, we discover more about those familiar backyard species, and we offer advice on how to encourage wild things into your garden for their benefit, and yours.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Sydney, NSW : Australian Geographic, 2020.<br />240 pages : colour illustrations ; 31 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 590.994 URB - Available - 010357209<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=349392&CF=BIB Birds of prey spend most of their time in flight and, when viewed from the ground, they are notoriously hard to identify. This is a photographic guide to the eagles, hawks, kites and falcons flying high above you. Individual species profiles describe distinguishing features and the text is supported by detailed images showing the birds at six different angles and poses, using photographs from many of Australia's leading bird photographers. Annotated multi-species comparison plates highlight key features that can help differentiate birds of prey in flight. This book will be of value to anyone who wants to learn more about Australia's birds of prey, and will provide a useful reference for identifying soaring birds in the field, and also while trying to identify images from your own camera. Birds of prey spend most of their time in flight and, when viewed from the ground, they are notoriously hard to identify. This is a photographic guide to the eagles, hawks, kites and falcons flying high above you. Individual species profiles describe distinguishing features and the text is supported by detailed images showing the birds at six different angles and poses, using photographs from many of Australia's leading bird photographers. Annotated multi-species comparison plates highlight key features that can help differentiate birds of prey in flight. This book will be of value to anyone who wants to learn more about Australia's birds of prey, and will provide a useful reference for identifying soaring birds in the field, and also while trying to identify images from your own camera.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Seaton, Richard<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, 2019<br />xii, 131 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.9 SEA - Available - 009909327<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=349606&CF=BIB A beautiful, inspiring and heartwarming book about our human relationships with the birds who share our backyards. 'Do you ever wonder what birds are talking about as they fly by you? The sounds and songs of birds constantly surround us as we go about our lives. But what are they talking about? Or are they even talking or just mindlessly squawking and chirping? Why are so many urban birds so loud? Is there a message in what the birds are telling each other?' Observing and interacting with all the different birds who visit Australian backyards leads naturally to questions about their behaviours, habits and needs. Why are they visiting? What do they want from us? For a bird, life in Australia means having mates: others who you can trust and work with to locate food and water, which can disappear as suddenly as it appears. As the humans who plant the gardens they live in and visit, what can we learn from Australia's often-cheeky birds? With a foreword by science journalist and broadcaster Robyn Williams AM, and chapters dedicated to discovering extraordinary information about Australia's innovative birds, Your Backyard Birds is a delightful and compelling read. With real stories from bird-loving citizen scientists, this fascinating book features new insights about the lives of our avian friends. Your Backyard Birds, written by a wildlife ecologist who is passionate about the vital role of citizen scientists, provides a fresh and lively perspective on human interaction with birds. A beautiful, inspiring and heartwarming book about our human relationships with the birds who share our backyards. 'Do you ever wonder what birds are talking about as they fly by you? The sounds and songs of birds constantly surround us as we go about our lives. But what are they talking about? Or are they even talking or just mindlessly squawking and chirping? Why are so many urban birds so loud? Is there a message in what the birds are telling each other?' Observing and interacting with all the different birds who visit Australian backyards leads naturally to questions about their behaviours, habits and needs. Why are they visiting? What do they want from us? For a bird, life in Australia means having mates: others who you can trust and work with to locate food and water, which can disappear as suddenly as it appears. As the humans who plant the gardens they live in and visit, what can we learn from Australia's often-cheeky birds? With a foreword by science journalist and broadcaster Robyn Williams AM, and chapters dedicated to discovering extraordinary information about Australia's innovative birds, Your Backyard Birds is a delightful and compelling read. With real stories from bird-loving citizen scientists, this fascinating book features new insights about the lives of our avian friends. Your Backyard Birds, written by a wildlife ecologist who is passionate about the vital role of citizen scientists, provides a fresh and lively perspective on human interaction with birds.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Cleary, Gráinne<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Sydney, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2019.<br />xvii, 252 pages ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.0723494 CLE - Available - 009893497<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=352397&CF=BIB A very useful and eye-opening book which will inspire people to step outside their front doors and discover the amazing world of wildlife that is all around us. Packed full of inspiring stories and tips, each chapter enthuses readers about the incredible variety of wildlife experiences and species that can be found close to home, and helps them to 'tune in' to nature. A very useful and eye-opening book which will inspire people to step outside their front doors and discover the amazing world of wildlife that is all around us. Packed full of inspiring stories and tips, each chapter enthuses readers about the incredible variety of wildlife experiences and species that can be found close to home, and helps them to 'tune in' to nature.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jackson, Stephanie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Frenchs Forest, NSW : New Holland, 2019.<br />288 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 591.994 JAC - Available - 010027591<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=354120&CF=BIB The warbling and carolling of the Australian magpie are iconic, yet few of us recognise that the magpie ranks among the foremost songbirds of the world. Its impressive vocal abilities, its propensity to play and clown, and its willingness to interact with people make the magpie one of our most popular birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, one of Australia's leading authorities on animal behaviour and native birds, this second edition presents a fully updated and easy-to-read account of the behaviour of these birds. With new chapters on classification, cognition and caring for young, it reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the magpie, including its complex social behaviour. The author brings together much of what we know about the magpie's biology and behaviour, including her latest research on magpie vocalisation, as well as aspects of anatomy, physiology, development and health not published previously. This fascinating book has a wide appeal to bird lovers, amateur ornithologists and naturalists, as well as those with a scientific or professional interest in native birds, their communication, emotions and skills. The warbling and carolling of the Australian magpie are iconic, yet few of us recognise that the magpie ranks among the foremost songbirds of the world. Its impressive vocal abilities, its propensity to play and clown, and its willingness to interact with people make the magpie one of our most popular birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, one of Australia's leading authorities on animal behaviour and native birds, this second edition presents a fully updated and easy-to-read account of the behaviour of these birds. With new chapters on classification, cognition and caring for young, it reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the magpie, including its complex social behaviour. The author brings together much of what we know about the magpie's biology and behaviour, including her latest research on magpie vocalisation, as well as aspects of anatomy, physiology, development and health not published previously. This fascinating book has a wide appeal to bird lovers, amateur ornithologists and naturalists, as well as those with a scientific or professional interest in native birds, their communication, emotions and skills.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Kaplan, Gisela<br />Second Edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Clayton, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, 2019.<br />ix, 270 pages : illustrations, coloured photographs ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.864 KAP - Available - 010028703<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=360392&CF=BIB This book narrows the field to Australia's best known birds, those you are most likely to see around our town and cities. This book narrows the field to Australia's best known birds, those you are most likely to see around our town and cities.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Egerton, Louise<br />Revised ed.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Chatswood, N.S.W. : New Holland, 2019.<br />176 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.0994 EGE - Available - 010151067<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=360505&CF=BIB An entertaining account of the stories behind the names of Australian birds. This Second Edition of Australian Bird Names is a completely updated checklist of Australian birds and the meanings behind their common and scientific names, which may be useful, useless or downright misleading! For each species, the authors examine the many-and-varied common names and full scientific name, with derivation, translation and a guide to pronunciation. Stories behind the name are included, as well as relevant aspects of biology, conservation and history. Original descriptions, translated by the authors, have been sourced for many species. As well as being a book about names, this is a book about the history of the ever-developing understanding of birds, about the people who contributed to this understanding and, most of all, about the birds themselves. This Second Edition has been revised to follow current taxonomy and understanding of the relationships between families, genera and species. It contains new taxa, updated text and new vagrants and will be interesting reading for anyone with a love of birds, words or the history of Australian biology and bird-watching. An entertaining account of the stories behind the names of Australian birds. This Second Edition of Australian Bird Names is a completely updated checklist of Australian birds and the meanings behind their common and scientific names, which may be useful, useless or downright misleading! For each species, the authors examine the many-and-varied common names and full scientific name, with derivation, translation and a guide to pronunciation. Stories behind the name are included, as well as relevant aspects of biology, conservation and history. Original descriptions, translated by the authors, have been sourced for many species. As well as being a book about names, this is a book about the history of the ever-developing understanding of birds, about the people who contributed to this understanding and, most of all, about the birds themselves. This Second Edition has been revised to follow current taxonomy and understanding of the relationships between families, genera and species. It contains new taxa, updated text and new vagrants and will be interesting reading for anyone with a love of birds, words or the history of Australian biology and bird-watching.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Fraser, Ian, 1951-<br />Second edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Clayton South, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing, 2019.<br />xviii, 345 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.0994 FRA - Available - 009970273<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=360742&CF=BIB Millions of Australians feed wild birds in their gardens, yet there is currently very little information or advice on offer to tell them how to do this properly. This book provides the first readily available source of reliable information relevant to Australia. What's more, it is written by an expert who feeds birds himself in his own suburban backyard. Including profiles on different types of Australian urban birds, what to feed them and what types of feeders to use, it also has tips on how to create a bird-friendly garden. Feeding the Birds at Your Table offers sensible and practical suggestions so feeding doesn't only benefit us, but benefits the birds themselves. Millions of Australians feed wild birds in their gardens, yet there is currently very little information or advice on offer to tell them how to do this properly. This book provides the first readily available source of reliable information relevant to Australia. What's more, it is written by an expert who feeds birds himself in his own suburban backyard. Including profiles on different types of Australian urban birds, what to feed them and what types of feeders to use, it also has tips on how to create a bird-friendly garden. Feeding the Birds at Your Table offers sensible and practical suggestions so feeding doesn't only benefit us, but benefits the birds themselves.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jones, Darryl N. (Darryl Noel)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Sydney, NSW : NewSouth, 2019.<br />195 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.07234 JON - Available - 010148562<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.07234 JON - Available - 010071587<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=368840&CF=BIB Australia's avifauna is large, diverse and spectacular, reflecting the continent's impressive range of habitats and evolutionary history. With specially commissioned paintings of over 900 species, "The Australian Bird Guide" is the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds ever seen. This Revised Edition includes updated maps, artwork and species accounts, reflecting current knowledge of the biology and distribution of Australia's birds. It features around 4700 specially commissioned colour illustrations of over 900 species, with particular emphasis on providing the fine detail required to identify difficult groups and distinctive plumages. Comprehensive species accounts have been written by a dedicated team of ornithologists to ensure identification details, distribution and status are current and accurate. A new easier-to-use index is also included. Australia's avifauna is large, diverse and spectacular, reflecting the continent's impressive range of habitats and evolutionary history. With specially commissioned paintings of over 900 species, "The Australian Bird Guide" is the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds ever seen. This Revised Edition includes updated maps, artwork and species accounts, reflecting current knowledge of the biology and distribution of Australia's birds. It features around 4700 specially commissioned colour illustrations of over 900 species, with particular emphasis on providing the fine detail required to identify difficult groups and distinctive plumages. Comprehensive species accounts have been written by a dedicated team of ornithologists to ensure identification details, distribution and status are current and accurate. A new easier-to-use index is also included.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Menkhorst, Peter<br />Revised Edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Clayton, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, 2019.<br />x, 566 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.0994 AUS - Available - 010195948<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=342641&CF=BIB This fully illustrated guide describes over 60 of the best sites for viewing both common and rare species. Organised by state, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. A fact file for each site details how to get there; facilities; nearby services and accommodation. Key species for each site are also listed. This fully illustrated guide describes over 60 of the best sites for viewing both common and rare species. Organised by state, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. A fact file for each site details how to get there; facilities; nearby services and accommodation. Key species for each site are also listed.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Rowland, Peter, 1967-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford, England : John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd, 2018.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2018.<br />328 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.0994 ROW - Available - 009845007<br />