The Birds at My Table
Why We Feed Wild Birds and Why It Matters
$42.53
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
27 February 2018
Summary
Darryl Jones is fascinated by bird feeders. Not the containers supplying food to our winged friends, but the people who fill the containers, scatter the crumbs or seeds, or leave the picnic scraps behind for the birds.
Here, Jones takes us on a wild flight through the history of bird feeding as he ponders this odd but seriously popular form of interaction between humans and wild animals. Jones digs at the deeper issues and questions of the practice of bird feeding, as he raises our aw…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781742235974 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1742235972 |
| Author: | Darryl Jones |
| Publisher: | NewSouth Publishing |
| Imprint: | NewSouth Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 27 February 2018 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 39mm x 301mm x 219mm |
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Critics Review
“In this international exploration of what seems like a trivial topic, Darryl Jones offers big surprises.” — Tim Low“The Birds at My Table is a delightful and informative read by a keen naturalist and gifted scholar that will deepen your understanding of birds and why so many of us are compelled to feed them.” — John M. Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Science and author of Welcome to Subirdia“The Birds at My Table is an impressively comprehensive study of why people feed birds and how birds are affected by this practice. This book will be a benchmark for those interested in the social history and ecological effects of bird feeding. Jones convincingly shows that bird feeding is a global practice with ethical implications.” — Jeff Karnicky, author of Scarlet Experiment: Birds and Humans in America“An intriguing book that is sure to ruffle the feathers of many nonscientist bird enthusiasts.” — Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Darryl Jones
Darryl Jones holds a PhD from Griffith University, where he is currently a Professor and Deputy Director of the Environmental Futures Research Centre. He has authored over 100 scientific articles and seven books, including Megapodes and Mound-builders.
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