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Darryl Jones - Author Talk

Getting to Know the Birds in your Neighbourhood

2023-11-14 14:00:00 2023-11-14 15:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Darryl Jones - Author Talk Interested in birds but don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by bird guides? Want to know more about the birds you see around you? Then this is the talk for you! Belmont Library -

Tuesday, November 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-14 14:00:00 2023-11-14 15:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Darryl Jones - Author Talk Interested in birds but don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by bird guides? Want to know more about the birds you see around you? Then this is the talk for you! Belmont Library -

Interested in birds but don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by bird guides? Want to know more about the birds you see around you? Then this is the talk for you!

DARRYL JONES is a Professor of Ecology at Griffith University in Brisbane, where for over 30 years he has been investigating the many ways people and wildlife interact. He is particularly interested in why some species have been so successful in urban landscapes, while many others have not, and how best to deal with the ensuing conflicts.
His books include Getting to know The Birds in Your Neighbourhood, The Birds at My Table, Feeding the Birds at Your Table and Curlews on Vulture Street.

Getting to Know the Birds in Your Neighbourhood is the first complete beginners’ field guide to the birds you are most likely to see in the towns and cities of Australia. Much more than an identification tool, though, it opens the door to understanding the habits and behaviours of your suburb’s feathered locals.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Belmont Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0665

Hours

Belmont Library

Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0665

About the Library

Library services first began in Belmont in 1885. Our current library was officially opened on 28 October 1982 by the Hon FN Wilkes MP, Minister for Local Government and his Worship the Mayor, Cr PF Ward JP. The building was renovated in 2010 making it a modern, pleasing and community-centric library environment. The renovated library was officially opened by the Hon Richard Wynne MP, Minister for Local Government. Belmont Library is a large and busy hub within easy reach of the High Street commercial precinct.

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