Mateship With Birds

Discover the timeless charm of A.H. Chisholm's classic, *Mateship with Birds*, a beautifully illustrated exploration of the hidden lives of Australian birds. Originally published over ninety years ago, this treasured work remains a poignant reminder of Chisholm's profound connection with the Australian bush. With 208 pages of delightful prose and historical photographs, each chapter encapsulates the intricate behaviors and seasonal patterns of our feathered friends, making it an essential read for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

In this enduring piece, Chisholm's sweeping narrative invites readers to ponder the delicate balance of wildlife and civilization. He vividly recounts the tragic decline of species such as the stunning Paradise Parrot, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation. His insightful observations touch on themes of environmental preservation, urging 'the bird-lovers of Australia' to act against the challenges posed by modern settlement. This beautifully bound edition, featuring a new foreword by prominent birding figure Sean Dooley, brings a fresh perspective while celebrating Chisholm's original spirit.

Whether you’re an avid ornithologist or simply enchanted by the beauty of Australian nature, *Mateship with Birds* offers a window into the wonderful world of birds and the vital role they play in our ecosystems. Immerse yourself in the lyrical prose of a master naturalist and consider the calls to action embedded within his messages — it is a book that speaks to the hearts of all who cherish the beauty of the natural world. Enjoy FREE shipping on this insightful read, and embark on your journey through the avian wonders of Australia today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922070326
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2013
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 208


Description:
More than ninety years on, A.H. Chisholm's classic Mateship with Birds is still as fresh and inspirational as an early-morning walk in the bush, the air resounding with birdsong. His account of the secret lives of birds - their seasonal doings and their complex relationships - reflects his patient and detailed observations, and his deep enjoyment of the Australian bush and all its inhabitants. This is not just a book for bird-lovers. Chisholm's charming and often humorous prose reveals a man who loves words as well as birds. His style of writing and the historical photographs accompanying his text provide a gentle record of a period that already feels like 'the old days'. But Chisholm wrote with an urgent message to the future. He could clearly see the threat that 'the moving finger of Civilisation' posed to birdlife, and his account of the tragic demise of the Paradise Parrot ends with this passionate exhortation- 'What are the bird-lovers of Australia going to do about this matter of vanishing Parrots? Surely it is a subject worthy of the closest attention of all good Australians.' In the reissuing of this book, with a new foreword by Sean Dooley, we honour these words, and offer his delight in 'the loveliest and the best of Nature's children' to a new generation. 'It is time we gave over the self-centred idea that the spread of settlement necessarily means the extermination or serious decimation of the shyer native birds. It is time, too, that a national endeavour was made to save the residuum of certain fine Australian birds that are trembling on the verge of nothingness.' A. H. Chisholm

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