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Combining his expertise in horticulture and ornithology, he offers invaluable tips on plant selection and garden design to attract and support local bird species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Complete Guide to Australian Birds\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone keen to explore the diverse bird species that inhabit the Australian landscape. This guide is meticulously crafted, providing detailed descriptions, stunning photographs, and essential information about the habits and habitats of these fascinating creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned naturalist or an enthusiastic beginner, George Adams' works will inspire you to appreciate and preserve the unique avian beauty of Australia. Explore his collection to embark on an educational journey through the heart of Australia’s birdlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birdscaping-australian-gardens-by-george-adams-9780670078707","title":"Birdscaping Australian Gardens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWake up to the beautiful sound of birdsong every day. Discover how to identify the most common garden birds, and how to choose, grow and maintain the native plants that will attract them to your backyard. From acacias to eucalypts, and from honeyeaters to kookaburras, this essential guide will help transform any garden across Australia into an avian paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing plant and bird directories illustrated with superb colour photographs and line drawings, as well as comprehensive planting tables and expert advice, \u003cem\u003eBirdscaping Australian Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e has all you need to create a refuge for birds—and so preserve Australia's amazing natural heritage and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This book is a masterpiece—a must-have tool in every gardener's wheelbarrow.' \u003c\/em\u003e—Costa Georgiadis, ABC's Gardening Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342572835052,"sku":"9780670078707","price":63.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15460533482426.jpg?v=1743920774"},{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-australian-birds-by-george-adams-9780143787082","title":"The Complete Guide to Australian Birds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Glimpse into the Feathered Wonders Down Under\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compact and up-to-date photographic guide to Australia's birds from the author of \u003ci\u003eBirdscaping Australian Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pinnacle of Avian Exploration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is the most up-to-date guide to Australian birds available. 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