Ornithology - Australasia

by Jan Vermeulen

A privately produced report covering a month long trip from October 30th - November 28th 1991. The participants followed a route starting in Darwin (7 days) then on to Cairns (5 days) then by road down the east coast to Sydney via many national Parks and good birding areas. Systematic lists of birds and mammals plus list of reptiles and amphibians. Maps, 69pp. 1992

by Jeremy Bennett / Jonathan Bennett

Illustrations and text printed from metal plates taken from the original artwork and blind stamped using traditional letterpress techniques. Hand-bound in quarter red calf with quarter-sawn, oiled matari boards, card slipcase and housed in a solander box. LIMITED EDITION OF NUMBERED AND SIGNED COPIES

by Geoff Moon

Covers the commonly seen species. Map, 144pp. 2002

by Peter Rowland

A compact and easy-to-use format. Illustrates 251 of the species you are likely to encounter. 300 Colour photographs, 144pp. Reprinted 2010

by Enrique Couve / Claudio F Vidal

A photographic introduction to 12 species of these noble winged travellers which wander and breed across the southern seas. Species accounts include distribution maps, descriptions and notes on distribution, breeding and diet. Colour photographs, 100pp. English and spanish text. 2005

by Sean Dooley

This is a secret guide to the secret world of birdwatching. It has all the stuff the other bird books don't tell you: how to look cool in binoculars, how to spot someone with Asbirders Syndrome (and how to avoid them at parties), what not to wear, which websites with 'bird' in the title you can safely visit without tripping any filters on your computer, not to mention how to pronounce Zitting Cisticola. Guaranteed to keep even the most casual bird-nerd amused. 270pp. 2008

by Colin R Trainor / Brian J Coates / K David Bishop

illustrated by Dana Gardner

This field guide covers identification of 261 species recorded in Timor-Leste. Also includes relative abundance, conservation status, habitat use and some key sites for birdwatching. Text in Portuguese, Indonesian and English. Colour plates, 113pp. 2007

by Lloyd Nielsen

Concentrates on everything an international visitor needs to know when planning a birding trip to Australia. Provides details of where to go, what you are likely to see, accommodation with contact details, local birding organisations and websites, 160pp. Ring bound 2009

by Lloyd Nielsen

Describes 220 of the top birding sites in New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and South Australia. Spiral bound, 160pp. 2006

by Don Hadden

Showcases the birds in intimate and breathtaking environments, from sea and shore birds to night birds, honeyeaters and finches, 69pp. 2009

written and illustrated by Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow

by Michael Stott

More than 330 species are described and illustrated along with distribution, habitat and time when fruit, seed and insects are available. Also included are references to certain birds with significance to Aborigines. Colour and b/w illustrations. 2002

by Stuart Chambers

A selective guide to introduce people to birds they have a chance of seeing and only taking them to places which are easy to get to and which promise results. Colour photographs, maps. 397pp. 3rd edition 2009