The Australian Bird Watcher

The Australian Bird Watcher

Field Guide to the Birds of Australia

First published in 1984 as 'The Birds of Australia', this fifth edition of the extensively illustrated guide has been expanded and updated. Now includes 20 new colour plates, and many new black and white illustrations as well as redrawn distribution maps. The identification section has been revised to reflect modern classifications and knowledge of the evolutionary relationships of Australia's bird families. Provides information about topics such as bird life cycles, ecology and distribution, as well as hints for bird watchers. Includes a glossary and indexes of scientific and common names. Simpson is a former editor of 'Aurora' and the 'Australian Bird Watcher'. His other publications include 'Birds of Bass Strait.' Day exhibits regularly around Australia. His other publications include 'Field Guide to the Birds of the ACT'.

Finding Australian Birds

Finding Australian Birds is a guide to the special birds found across Australia's vastly varied landscapes. From the eastern rainforests to central deserts, Australia is home to some 900 species of birds. This book covers over 400 Australian bird watching sites conveniently grouped into the best birding areas, from one end of the country to the other. This includes areas such as Kakadu in the Top End and rocky gorges in the central deserts of the Northern Territory, the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, rainforests distributed along the eastern Australian seaboard, some of the world's tallest forests in Tasmania, the Flinders Ranges and deserts along the iconic Strzelecki and Birdsville Tracks in South Australia, and the mallee temperate woodlands and spectacular coastlines in both Victoria and south west Western Australia. Each chapter begins with a brief description of the location, followed by a section on where to find the birds, which describes specific birdwatching sites within the location's boundaries, and information on accommodation and facilities. The book also provides a comprehensive 'Bird Finding Guide', listing all of Australia's birds with details on their abundance and where exactly to see them. Of value to both Australian birdwatchers and international visitors, this book will assist novices, birders of intermediate skill and keen 'twitchers' to find any Australian species.