Some Garden Birds of South-East Australia
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: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A beautifully curated guide to the avian visitors of the Australian domestic garden, blending rigorous observation with accessible, evocative illustration. Authored by Tess Kloot and Ellen M. McCulloch—both highly respected figures in the history of Australian ornithology—this volume serves as both a practical manual and a celebration of local biodiversity. By narrowing the focus to "garden birds," the authors invite the reader to observe the intricate ecology of their own backyards, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world that exists just beyond the threshold of the home. The work is significantly elevated by the precise and vibrant illustrations of Rex Davies, whose detailed renderings allow for accurate identification while capturing the distinctive character of each species. Published during a period of burgeoning interest in environmental conservation and backyard wildlife habits in Australia, the book remains a classic of its genre. It is an essential volume for the naturalist’s library, offering a timeless perspective on the diverse and often overlooked avian life that shares our urban and suburban spaces.
Author: Tess Kloot & Ellen M. McCulloch (Illustrated by Rex Davies)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A beautifully curated guide to the avian visitors of the Australian domestic garden, blending rigorous observation with accessible, evocative illustration. Authored by Tess Kloot and Ellen M. McCulloch—both highly respected figures in the history of Australian ornithology—this volume serves as both a practical manual and a celebration of local biodiversity. By narrowing the focus to "garden birds," the authors invite the reader to observe the intricate ecology of their own backyards, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world that exists just beyond the threshold of the home. The work is significantly elevated by the precise and vibrant illustrations of Rex Davies, whose detailed renderings allow for accurate identification while capturing the distinctive character of each species. Published during a period of burgeoning interest in environmental conservation and backyard wildlife habits in Australia, the book remains a classic of its genre. It is an essential volume for the naturalist’s library, offering a timeless perspective on the diverse and often overlooked avian life that shares our urban and suburban spaces.