More Australian Birding Tales

by R Bruce Richardson

More Australian Birding Tales takes up where the author’s very successful first book, An Australian Birding Year, ended. In this new book Bruce Richardson describes his further birding adventures, which take his total 'life list' from 672 to 759, well exceeding his initial target of 700 species. He delights in finding new 'lifer' species, whether they are common but not yet seen by him or mega rarities, but he also glories in the fact that his birding trips take him to stunning parts of Australia that he wouldn't normally have visited. He travels through the outback, takes the ferry over to Tasmania, makes several pelagic expeditions and goes on a memorable trip to Cocos/Keeling and Christmas Islands. He describes his travels with humour, and intersperses the ticks and the dips of birding with personal anecdotes of a life lived through good times and bad. Although reaching the 700 species target was a milestone, for Bruce birding is equally about the vibe, the good friends he makes along the way, and his exploration of the glorious Australian countryside. He certainly does see some cool birds though.

368 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2022

Reviews

[Ken Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read the authors first book and adding it to my all time best reads list, I was pretty sure what I would be getting with his follow up publication, and I was certainly more than pleased.
Bruce says that to read his books is to know him, and this is due to his very personal style of writing, replete with great descriptions of his birding adventures, the people he travels with and meets on the way, and the trials and tribulations that accompany him.

I had intended to read the book over a few days to fill in some Covid isolation time, but found difficulty in putting it down - it just took me into his journey.

Hopefully there will be a third book as the magic number of 800 Australian birds approaches for the author.

Recommended for any bird watcher, or simply anyone interested in a good journey with a very personal account.

[Falk Wicker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the first book and so I was looking forward to More Australian Birding Tales - it did not disappoint!
R Bruce makes birding accessible with his books. More importantly it’s a very personal account and I felt like I was taken on a journey with the author.
If you’re a birder you should have this book. If you’re into traveling and nature you should have this book. If your partner is into the above you should have this book.
I sincerely hope that there will a third book…

[Katt Schultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another absolutely beautiful insight into the Australian landscape, and her birds, told from a very unique perspective. I adore the authors storytelling and the way he writes often makes you feel as if you are there, sharing in the joys of Lifer High with him. You do not need to be an active birder, or even know anything about birds, to love both this and the first book. I’d highly recommend them to people of all ages and all hobbies.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Author takes us on some wonderful birding adventures in “More Australian Birding Tales”. The people, places and birds talked about makes me want to go Birding the land down under. Would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Birds or Birding. It is also a great read for people who appreciate a well written story. This is a great sequel to his first book which I also loved.