Annoying Birds Living with Australian b-ushktureyGs Ann öNth Patural ublishing
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Something astonishing is underway in the suburbs of many Australian towns and cities right now. Something disruptive, disturbing and sometimes disastrous. But also fascinating, remarkable and revolutionary. The relentless advance of the brush-turkey, determinedly reclaiming its place in the grand scheme of things and reminding humans who so nearly wiped them out entirely that times have changed. This time it is us on the defensive, desperately trying to Gnd a way to live with these ecosystem engineers. As Ann ö;th shows very clearly in this book, the arrival of these clever, resourceful, enterprising birds in your backyard can be ominous or fascinating. But one thing is certainz they cannot be ignored. Ann is the ideal person to write the story of these amaxing, annoying birds. A scientist with a long and accomplished history of detailed research on brush-turkeys and related megapodes, she has also investigated their arrival and eOploits in urban areas. She has eOperienced Grst-hand their destruction and the anguish they have wrought. She has shared in the heartbreak and eOasperation. But she has also witnessed the wonder and awe they can generate when the hidden details of their almost unbelievable lives are eOplained. The remarkably sophisticated process of constructing an incubator the sixe of a small car out of dirt and leaves. Hf females who produce lots of enormous eggs only to abandon them deep inside a compost heap. The Merculine task of the hatchlings which have to dig through a metre of soil to take their Grst breath of fresh air. The seemingly impossible odds they face during their Grst days fending for themselves in a dangerous world.
AZAINYö AYYHRNYö BNDES Wvery aspect of the strange and fractious relationship between people and brush-turkeys is covered in this delightful book. Nt is scientiGcally sound as well as understandable by anyone. hether you have eOperienced the impact of these birds or are simply interested in Gnding out what on earth is going on, this book will not disappoint. Prof. Darryl Jones, Brush-turkey expert and award-winning author of several books on birds
S This is a comprehensive, informative, instructive, attractive, and at times amusing, well-balanced introduction to, and account of, one of the world’s most intriguing and potentially (to gardeners) annoying bird species. Anyone and everyone sharing their habitat with the Australian brush-turkey should have this delightfully illustrated volume to hand. An appreciation of the bird’s remarkable life history should alleviate much frustration caused by it. -- Dr. CliodrB F. trihO AMe, author of 16 books on birds, including two each on bowerbirds and birds of paradise. Ann's book is full of interesting and practical information. A great attribute is her humorous and chatty style which makes even the technical parts (which would be the 'boring bits' from other authors) so readable that one can't skip them! The illustrations are superb too. This will be an excellent book to recommend for our rescuers, carers, and the many members of the public who ask for our help with all aspects of living with brush-turkeys. Thank you, Ann, you have made our job so much easier with this long-needed text! -- FvY udngJ AMe, Senior Volunteer and Community Educator with Sydney Wildlife Rescue
AMAZING ANNOYING BIRDS What fascinating birds. I remember ?rst seeing them years ago while camping, and a bit too friendly, even in that non -urban area. Ann's book is readable and fun and should appeal to anyone with an interest in birds. Maybe she can change an opinion or twoL -- ynBH a,rrigJhdg- Birdöife Australia After spending half her life studying the enigmatic Australian brush-turkey, Dr Ann GHth has ?nally hatched the egg and put pen to paper detailing her and other people's experience with the iconic birds that have become increasingly common in the urban areas of eastern Australia from Sydney northwards. Written in layman's language understandable to all, years of research explain the intimate habits of brush-turkeys and why they have become so numerous in bushland and suburban gardens in and around our cities. öove them or hate them, this is a must-read for any people interested in urban wildlife or simply getting brush-turkeys out of their garden! RR D,YiB FddhO- Ponorary Associate Urofessor in Zoology, Qniversity of :ueensland. I wished I lived in Australia instead of Europe“ after reading Ann GHth's book about the fascinating behaviour of brush-turkeys and their chicks. I would de?nitely lure them into my garden and spend day after day watching them instead of getting rid of them. RR évgk Dvwwvr- Author of ”The Megapodesq, öeiden, Netherlands. Dr GHth’s new book is a veritable encyclopaedia of brush-turkey facts, and stories, all based on her extensive experience with these much beloved and hated birds. Interviews with professionals dealing with brush-turkeys and lovely hand-drawn illustrations are a bonus. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this truly uniFue and fascinating species, whether to learn more about them or to just ?gure out how to get them out of the garden. RR e,hhOvS a,ll- Ecologist, UhD on brush-turkeys
vii Ann GHth has written a charming little book on the wonders of the brush-turkey of Australia. It delves into the interesting details of its uniFue mound-building behaviour, which should bring delight to every reader. Those who live with this bird and currently consider it to be a nuisance may be enlightened enough to welcome it in their gardens. If not, Ann provides advice on how to discourage them. -- édJvr mvHPdnr- Emeritus Urofessor, The Qniversity of Adelaide This book contains so much more than I could have imagined, and it really reminded me that we share our city with an ama ing animal. It is an entertaining and informative journey into the extraordinary biology of one of Australia’s most uniFue birds and our relationship with them. While their approach to life means that brush-turkeys are much maligned by some, the tales of their exploits con?rm their place as a uniFue Australian icon“ hardworking, unassuming, and self-su cient. You will look at these birds di erently after learning about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it. And why we need to learn to live with them. -- frdsvccdr Divhvr ad Onli- Urofessor, The Qniversity of Sydney
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