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Australian Geographic Australia's Birdwatching Megaspots

The 55 Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia
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This lavishly illustrated guide describes 55 of the best sites for viewing both common and rare species in Australia. Alongside a map of the area, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain, climate and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. A fact file for each site lists road and rail access; entry fees and permits, facilities, nearby services, accommodation and GPS co-ordinates. Key species for each site are also listed.

Peter Rowland is a wildlife conservationist, educator and nature photographer, and worked at the Australian Natural History Museum for a period spanning 30 years. Peter has travelled extensively throughout Australia as a biodiversity consultant, and has written several books and scientific articles on Australias wildlife. In 1999, Peter was the recipient of a Whitley Award from the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. Chris Farrell is a nature and landscape photographer who has spent the last 32 years behind a camera capturing the natural world and enjoying the ride. Chris is an accredited fundraiser for the World Wide Fund for Nature Australia, and is a strong campaigner for the conservation of Australia’s wildlife. Chriss images have been used to study the movements and population trends of endangered animals, including the Southern Right Whale.

- The most up-to-date guide to bird watching sites in Australia on the market.

- Detailing 55 of the best sites, including:

Kakadu National Park, NT

Daintree Rainforest, QLD

Christmas Island, WA

Atherton Tablelands, QLD

Chiltern, VIC

Gluepot Reserve, SA

- The expertly written and very readable text is backed up by lavish photos, including rare images of amazing species.

- A fact file for each site lists road and rail access; entry fees and permits, facilities, nearby services, accommodation and GPS co-ordinates.  








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