Curlews on Vulture Street: Cities, Birds, People and Me

Darryl Jones, an urban ecologist, shares insights into the not-so-secret lives of common birds in Curlews on Vulture Street, revealing their successful existence among humans despite city challenges. He offers rare insights into the intimate lives of these birds, including ibis, brush turkeys, magpies, and curlews.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

In his captivating book "Curlews on Vulture Street," renowned urban ecologist Darryl Jones delves into the hidden world of the most common birds that inhabit our towns and cities. Despite the bustling urban environment's challenges, including noise, heat, dust, fumes, constant movement, light, and toxins, many birds have managed to thrive among us. These birds are not only present in the shadows but also actively engage in various behaviors that often surprise and amuse us.

For instance, ibis boldly steal our lunch, brush turkeys rearrange gardens, and magpies chase us screaming from near their nests. Jones's journey from his childhood in a country town, where he observed blackbirds and sparrows, to his studies of brush turkeys in the suburbs, is a fascinating tale of curiosity, discovery, adventure, and conflict. Throughout his book, he shares rare insights into the intimate lives of some of our most beloved and feared, despised and admired neighbors, including magpies, curlews, ibis, lorikeets, and cockatoos.

Reading "Curlews on Vulture Street" will forever change your perspective on these birds, as you will see them in a new light. Jones's writing is engaging, informative, and filled with anecdotes that will captivate readers of all ages. Whether you are an avid bird watcher or simply someone interested in the natural world, this book is a must-read. So, grab a copy and prepare to be amazed by the remarkable lives of the birds that share our urban spaces.

Dimension: 210 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781742237367