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

About this book

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. The main section gives precise details about where to look for certain birds and there is also a handy list of Sydney birds, each entry providing information on the best spots to find it, its rarity or otherwise, along with helpful tips about its habits and haunts, such as where it roosts or nests.

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART 1: LOCALITIES
City East
Sydney North
Sydney South
Cumberland Plain
The Illawarra
Central Coast
Blue Mountains
PART 2: THE BIRDS
Seabirds
Waterbirds
Shorebirds
Eagles and Hawks
Pigeons and Doves
Cockatoos and Parrots
Kingfishers
Wrens
Finches
Honeyeaters
Creepers
'Larks'
Ground Birds
Aerial Birds
Reedbed and Grassland Birds
Distinctively Marked Birds
Black-and-white Birds
Black Birds
Grey Birds
Little Brown Birds
Streaked Birds
Night-birds
Local Birdwatching Societies
Useful Resources
Index

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