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Last updated
6 April, 2010
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| The following items plus various pamphlets (most free) and membership application forms are available from the sales desk at COG meetings: | |
NEW! Birds of Canberra Gardens 2nd Edition $20.00 for book only or No wonder Canberra is often referred to as the Bush Capital! Nearly 230 bird species have been recorded in and around Canberra suburban gardens over the past 27 years in the Canberra Ornithologists Group Garden Bird Survey. The life and times of most of these birds are described in this book, illustrated with brilliant photographs and abundance graphs. Birds of Canberra Gardens describes the abundance and distribution of birds and discusses how they are likely to be found at different times thought the year, and in different places. the book also provides some ideas on how your garden may be made more attractive to native birds. Birds of Canberra Gardens is an excellent introduction to the birds of Canberra. It demonstrates graphically the delights of nature that are available to us here in Canberra, as long as we open our eyes and ears. |
$23.00 for members The paintings of Australian birds in A Brush with Birds are by artists whose work is represented in the National Library of Australia. They span the years from first settlement to the 1970s, telling us about the times as well as the birds, and showing how the style of bird art has evolved. This book is lavishly illustrated with vibrant and luscious art and it includes the stories of the artists behind the paintings. Enter the colourful world of birds such as the King Parrot, the Yellow-tufted Honeyeater, the Satin Bower Bird and the Red Goshawk, and be inspired by their beauty.
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$25.00 for members Covering the Sydney Region 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, 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. |
Boom & Bust: Bird Stories for a Dry Country — Edited by Libby Robin, Robert Heinsohn and Leo Joseph — $27.00 for members. Owls: Frogmouths and Nightjars of Australia — by David Hollands — $55.00 for members NEW! The Owls of Australia: A Field Guide to Australian Night Birds — by Stephen Debus, illustrated by Jeff Davies, photographs by David Hollands — $20.00 for members Also titles from CSIRO Publishing's Australian Natural History series — $27.00 each for members:
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$16.00 Bird identification in the ACT has just become much easier! Here are all the birds of the ACT in colour, with easy-to-follow text and key biological data, in a compact field format that will fit easily in your pocket. |
 Shorebirds of Australia — by Geering, Andrew & Harding $36.00 This title brings together the latest information about the evolution, ecology and behaviour of shorebirds and how they are distributed in Australia. This is a highly sought after title in the popular "CSIRO Publishing" series. |
Field Guide to the Orchids of the Australian
Capital Territory $33.00 Orchids can be found throughout the ACT, in nature parks, urban reserves and in Namadgi National Park. They can be beautiful or bizarre; some look like ducks or spiders, others grow long beards or have delicately hinged appendages. This guide's handy size makes it suitable for use in the field. |
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Enquiries/orders can also be made by contacting COG. All these items (and more) plus COG T-shirts and Polo shirts are available at the monthly meeting sales desk. |
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NEW! A Brush With Birds with Introduction by Penny Olsen
NEW! Sydney Birds and Where to Find Them
Field Guide to the Birds of the ACT