McGregor, Russell (2024) Enchantment by Birds: A history of birdwatching in 22 species. Scribe, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

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Abstract

Enchantment by Birds offers a fresh appreciation of the magic of birds and how watching them fulfils a human need to connect with nature. Breaking new ground in history-writing, Enchantment by Birds is structured around birds rather than time or people or any conventional historical guidepost. Each chapter focusses on an Australian bird and an aspect of birding connected with that species, elaborating on both to illuminate the interface between human and avian worlds. It not only offers a compelling exposition of what makes birders tick, but also tells us, imaginatively and informatively, why birds have a special place in our hearts.

Item ID:	83955
Item Type:	Book (Research - A1)
ISBN:	9781761381447
Keywords:	Birdwatching; ornithology; birds; nature; conservation; field guides; bird song
Copyright Information:	© Russell McGregor 2024.
Funders:	National Library of Australia (NLA)
Projects and Grants:	NLA Fellowship
Date Deposited:	05 Nov 2024 06:45
FoR Codes:	43 HISTORY, HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGY > 4303 Historical studies > 430302 Australian history @ 90% 43 HISTORY, HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGY > 4303 Historical studies > 430310 Global and world history @ 10%
SEO Codes:	13 CULTURE AND SOCIETY > 1307 Understanding past societies > 130703 Understanding Australia’s past @ 80% 13 CULTURE AND SOCIETY > 1306 Sport, exercise and recreation > 130603 Recreation and leisure activities (excl. sport and exercise) @ 20%
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