Birding Australia's Islands

Birding Australia's Islands is a personal account of the author's birding expeditions to some of Australia's most special islands. The author has visited the most southerly, northerly, westerly, and easterly islands, including Macquarie, Boigu, Cocos, and Norfolk. The book includes beautiful close-up photographs of species and habitats and is aimed at intrepid birdwatchers and those who enjoy reading about the audacity of others who fly across Australia's vast continent in search of a single bird.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2019
Publisher: John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd

A captivating personal narrative unfolds as the author embarks on birding expeditions to some of Australia's most remarkable islands. While she acknowledges the vastness of the country's 8,371 islands, her focus lies in exploring the most extreme and captivating destinations. From the southernmost point of Macquarie to the northernmost tip of Boigu, which claims the title of the most northerly island just one degree ahead of Christmas, to the westernmost reaches of Cocos and the easternmost outpost of Norfolk, Sue Taylor has traversed the length and breadth of Australia's island realm.

Her selection process for these islands was straightforward: she chose those that had provided her with unforgettable birding experiences, where she had witnessed an abundance of avian species, encountered numerous "lifers" (birds that marked significant additions to her personal life list), and explored islands that harbored birds previously unseen in Australia or where she had unique encounters with common birds. Despite her passion for birding, Sue Taylor's book, Birding Australia's Islands, has a broader appeal. It captivates not only intrepid birdwatchers who aspire to follow in her footsteps but also those who revel in reading about the audacity and determination of others who venture across Australia's vast continent in search of a solitary bird.

Beautifully illustrated with close-up photographs that showcase the diversity of species and their habitats, Sue Taylor infuses her adventures with humor and infectious enthusiasm. The book provides detailed and locator maps for each of the featured islands, enabling readers to plan their own island-hopping journeys. Whether you are an avid birdwatcher or simply enjoy immersing yourself in captivating stories of exploration, Birding Australia's Islands is a must-read that will transport you to the shores of these extraordinary islands and leave you longing for more.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 213 x 156 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912081134