Where to Find Birds Around Mornington Peninsula (2nd Ed) by Larry Wakefield and Penny Gillespie

ISBN: 9780646866574

When people entertain the idea of going bird-watching, one of the first thoughts is: “Where can I go to look at birds?”  Fortunately, Australia is blessed with a great and diverse array of birds, often right on our doorstep.

This book provides a handy guide on where to look for birds in the parks and reserves around Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.  The localities have been selected by experienced local bird-observers with the objective of making an outing a success.

It doesn’t take much to get into “birding”; just a pair of binoculars, a field guide to identify birds and some spare time just to wander quietly about and let the birds get used to your presence.  Anywhere on the Peninsula, you will observe birds going about their business in the bush, wetland, beach, out to sea, and even on farmed country and the local backyard.  With 214 species regularly recorded on the Peninsula, an outing of a couple of hours will usually produce a tally of around 30 species.

The guide describes 30 prime localities on the Peninsula, providing details on access, facilities and walks.  For those interested in exploring other reserves, an additional 16 localities are listed.

It is expected that this guide will be used by visitors and residents alike, whether beginners trying their hand at bird-watching for the first time or experienced bird-watchers wishing to visit prime localities.  Novices to bird-watching often find it a daunting exercise, so there are additional sections to provide information on habitats and their bird assemblage, bird-watching tips, and responsible bird-watching.

Bird-watching adds an extra dimension to exploring the Peninsula, and for those visitors who have limited time, a section on suggested tours around localities characteristic of the Peninsula is included.

The comprehensive bird list has been sourced from the databases of BirdLife Australia, Mornington Peninsula Branch, BirdLife Australia’s Birdata and the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science’s eBird Australia.

We believe this publication will contribute to the efforts of community groups and authorities like the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Councils to increase awareness of the value of birdlife and the dependence of birds on the preservation, maintenance and restoration of our natural envrornment.

Edited by Larry Wakefield and Penny Gillespie.
Illustrated by Con Duyvestyn.

Where to Find Birds Around Mornington Peninsula (2nd Ed) by Larry Wakefield and Penny Gillespie