darryl jones feeding the birds at your table

When she was about 8 years old, Judy Elson received a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle from her great-aunt that featured North American birds. 'Jones makes for a knowledgeable and curious-minded guide.This story was originally published by Ensia.

'Jones casts a wry eye over all his subjects and their behaviours, whether they be birds, academics or himself, in this playful, engaging tale.' - The Sydney Morning Herald 'A charming ornithological memoir.' - Phil Brown, Courier Mail '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, Books+Publishing 'Darryl Jones confirms what many people suspect, that ecologists lead fun lives.' - Tim Low, author of Where Song Began Darryl Jones shows how even backyard birds have the capacity to enrich and bring wonder to our lives.' - Sean Dooley, author of The Big Twitch '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. Anyone who loves birds, nature and superb storytelling will love this book!' - Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Genius of Birds

A wild, wonderful journey in the spirit of Gerald Durrell, unexpected and delightful, full of insight, humour and humility. '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. Magpies, curlews, ibis, lorikeets and cockatoos will never seem the same again. He also provides rare insights into the intimate lives of some of our most beloved and feared, despised and admired neighbours.

Ibis steal our lunch, brush-turkeys rearrange gardens and magpies chase us from near their nest.įrom 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. Darryl Jones, author of Feeding the Birds at Your Table, reveals the not-so-secret lives of the most common birds that share our towns and cities.ĭespite the noise, heat, dust and fumes, the ceaseless movement, light and toxins, many birds successfully live their lives among us.

Darryl jones feeding the birds at your table