{"product_id":"9781742237367","title":"Curlews on Vulture Street","description":"Author: Darryl Jones\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781742237367\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: NewSouth Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Sep 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarryl Jones, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeeding the Birds at Your Table\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, reveals the not-so-secret lives of the most common birds that share our towns and cities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the noise, heat, dust and fumes, the ceaseless movement, light and toxins, many birds successfully live their lives among us. And not just furtively in the shadows. Ibis steal our lunch, brush-turkeys rearrange gardens and magpies chase us from near their nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom blackbirds and sparrows in his childhood country town to brush-turkeys in the suburbs, Darryl Jones shares a fascinating story of curiosity, discovery, adventure and conflict, played out in the streets and backyards of Australia. He also provides rare insights into the intimate lives of some of our most beloved and feared, despised and admired neighbours. Magpies, curlews, ibis, lorikeets and cockatoos will never seem the same again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'What happens when nature comes to town? Darryl Jones has written a witty, rollicking account of his encounters with the ingenious creatures that make our urban homes their own. A wild, wonderful journey in the spirit of Gerald Durrell, unexpected and delightful, full of insight, humour and humility. Anyone who loves birds, nature and superb storytelling will love this book!'  Jennifer Ackerman, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Genius of Birds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'As rare a delight as the urban curlews of the title, this is a thoroughly enjoyable account of the value that all birds, even the common ones we see every day, bring to our lives. We often talk about why birds matter. Darryl Jones shows how even backyard birds have the capacity to enrich and bring wonder to our lives.'  Sean Dooley, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Big Twitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Darryl Jones confirms what many people suspect, that ecologists lead fun lives.'  Tim Low, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhere Song Began\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Jones's enthusiasm for his avian subjects and the thrill of scientific discovery should appeal most to fellow bird lovers, watchers and counters - or anyone who dabbled in the habit during the long pandemic lockdowns.'  Kim Thomson,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A charming ornithological memoir.'  Phil Brown,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourier Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Jones casts a wry eye over all his subjects and their behaviours, whether they be birds, academics or himself, in this playful, engaging tale.' -\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Jones makes for a knowledgeable and curious-minded guide.' \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe West Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46839819927710,"sku":"ADS-9781742237367","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781742237367.jpg?v=1778827384","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781742237367","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}