Birds Of Heidelberg And The Yarra Valley
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A treasure for birdwatchers and naturalists alike, Birds of Heidelberg and the Yarra Valley presents a detailed survey of avian life inhabiting one of Victoria's most cherished and biodiverse corridors. The publication chronicles the rich variety of bird species found across the Heidelberg region and the winding Yarra Valley, documenting habitats, behaviours, and seasonal patterns with the careful precision of dedicated field observers. Published by the Warringal Conservation Society — a grassroots environmental organisation based in Rosanna, Victoria — this work stands as both a scientific record and a passionate testament to local conservation efforts. More than a simple field checklist, this volume illustrates the deep ecological significance of the Yarra Valley's riparian and bushland environments, arguing implicitly for their protection through the power of meticulous natural observation. The Warringal Conservation Society's commitment to preserving Melbourne's northern suburban bushland is woven throughout, giving the text an advocacy-driven warmth that elevates it beyond dry taxonomy. For any reader who has ever paused to watch a Sacred Kingfisher dart above the Yarra's banks, this is a work that will deepen that moment into something unforgettable.
Author: Various
Format: Paperback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A treasure for birdwatchers and naturalists alike, Birds of Heidelberg and the Yarra Valley presents a detailed survey of avian life inhabiting one of Victoria's most cherished and biodiverse corridors. The publication chronicles the rich variety of bird species found across the Heidelberg region and the winding Yarra Valley, documenting habitats, behaviours, and seasonal patterns with the careful precision of dedicated field observers. Published by the Warringal Conservation Society — a grassroots environmental organisation based in Rosanna, Victoria — this work stands as both a scientific record and a passionate testament to local conservation efforts. More than a simple field checklist, this volume illustrates the deep ecological significance of the Yarra Valley's riparian and bushland environments, arguing implicitly for their protection through the power of meticulous natural observation. The Warringal Conservation Society's commitment to preserving Melbourne's northern suburban bushland is woven throughout, giving the text an advocacy-driven warmth that elevates it beyond dry taxonomy. For any reader who has ever paused to watch a Sacred Kingfisher dart above the Yarra's banks, this is a work that will deepen that moment into something unforgettable.