I didn't think that I would get much out of a book about Christmas Island pipistrelle. This is because I prefer to focus on ecosystems closer to home, rather than those on an island that is closer to Java than Australia. I was wrong. The official description describes A Bat's End as 'a compelling forensic examination of the circumstances and players surrounding the … [Read more...] about Rook Review: A Bat’s End: The Christmas Island Pipistrelle and Extinction in Australia
Book Review: Miniature Lives
Miniature Lives is my second favourite guide for identifying insects. I love Backyard Insects but eventually outgrew it. I had bought other insect field guides but was struggling. It was sheer information overwhelm and a completely different scenario than bird identification. Michelle Gleeson created the perfect book to introduce readers to more advanced methods of … [Read more...] about Book Review: Miniature Lives
Book Review: Backyard Insects
I fell into entomology by accident. I was testing out my macro lens on the various insect and spider species I had and noticed I was seeing the same species repeatedly. I wanted to learn more about the animals I was seeing so I could get better photos of them in the future. This was the first book I bought on insects and it is still the one I pull out first. It is the best … [Read more...] about Book Review: Backyard Insects
Book Review: A Guide to the Spiders of Australia
It took me a while to become interested in spiders. At first, I dismissed them because the ones I encountered around the house were either associated with warnings or embodied the definition of creepy-crawly. Then I started coming across different species while hiking or birdwatching. These new spiders were fascinating, with unique markings and behaviour. I paid more attention … [Read more...] about Book Review: A Guide to the Spiders of Australia
Book Review: Insects of South-Eastern Australia
I became fascinated with insects (and related species) when I got a macro lens. Suddenly, a new world opened up. I started to notice species that I'd never given any attention to before. I wanted to learn about this new world. I initially picked up Backyard Insect; a book that I would still recommend as the ideal introduction to Australian insects. There came a point where I … [Read more...] about Book Review: Insects of South-Eastern Australia