Sydney Birds and Where to Find Them : From Wollongong to the Central Coast and West to the Blue Mountains

Sydney Birds and Where to Find Them : From Wollongong to the Central Coast and West to the Blue Mountains
ISBN: 9781741754766
Publication Date: 1 October 2009

A guide to where to see birds in and around Sydney - from Wollongong to the Central Coast and west to the Blue Mountains.

Sydney Birds and Where to Find Them features the 30 top bird-watching localities in and around Sydney. These birding hot spots stretch from Tuggerah Lakes on the Central Coast to Lake Illawarra near Wollongong and from the Blue Mountains in the west to some surprisingly accessible sites tucked away in the heart of the city.

Each locality entry lists the key species to look out for, including rare and seasonal visitors. It describes how to access the location, both by public transport and road, and what amenities to expect; maps are featured wherever necessary. The main section gives precise details about where to look for certain birds. There is also a handy list of Sydney birds, each entry providing information on the best spots to find it, its rarity or otherwise, and helpful tips about its habits and haunts, such as where it roosts or nests.

This invaluable guide will take you to some beautiful places, many of which you may never otherwise discover.

About the Author

Peter Roberts has spent 50 years observing birds in the Sydney region. He is an Honorary Life Member of the Gould League and a former President and Honorary Life Member of Birding New South Wales.