Meet the author of Australia’s first complete beginners' field guide to urban birds. This episode is about the birds found in cities and towns (including the Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike), birdwatching in Kuala Lumpur and Wallace’s Line.

Darryl Jones is a writer, speaker, researcher and mentor. Professor Emeritus in ecology from Griffith University. He has more than 30-years experience in urban ecology, with a particular interest in the way people interact with birds. His major scientific research has been on bird feeding, summarised in two popular science books: The Birds at My Table (2018) and Feeding the Birds at Your Table (2019). His latest book ‘Getting to Know the Birds in Your Neighbourhood’ opens the door to understanding the habits and behaviours of your suburb’s feathered locals.

Links:

* Darryl’s website and books - darryljonesnature.com

* Darryl on Facebook - @Thebirdsatmytable

* Darryl on Instagram - @thebirdsatmytable

* Darryl on Twitter/X - @MagpiejonesD

* The Conversation - Wild bird feeding surged worldwide during lockdowns - https://bit.ly/wildbirdfeeding

* The Guardian - Australians are always told ‘don’t feed the birds’ - https://bit.ly/feedbirdsproperly

* Friends of Bukit Kiara (reserve in Kuala Lumpur) - fobk.org

* Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike call was recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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