Australian Backyard Birds (Myke Mollard, Woodslane)

Myke Mollard invites readers to experience the birdscape of Australia as he showcases over 150 birds, their habits and lifestyles in Australian Backyard Birds. The book is organised by state, with pages dedicated to specific types of birds, including those found in wetlands, nocturnal birds, and endangered or rare species. Mollard’s beautifully vivid illustrations bring the birds to life and give them personality, for example, the aggressive, noisy miner or the playful rainbow lorikeets. Australian Backyard Birds is not Mollard’s first foray into Australian wildlife, with the author having written the bestselling A-Z of Australian Bush Creatures. He is also the author of Australia’s Dangerous Bush Creatures, Australia’s Endangered Bush Creatures and Australian Dinosaurs and Mega Beasts. His writing style is less like a textbook and more anecdotal and approachable; combined with his stunning illustrations, it makes for an engaging book to flick through or dive into. Australian Backyard Birds is not just a book for kids; it is a practical guide for anyone with a fascination for birds. It includes guides on attracting birds into your backyard and how to begin your birdwatching journey and will leave readers curious about what feathered friends are living in their yards and neighbourhoods.

Books+Publishing reviewer: Bohdi Byles is a freelance reviewer with a background in bookselling, publishing and writing. Books+Publishing is Australia’s number-one source of pre-publication book reviews.

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