Birding Australia (Two Editions) A Directory for International Birders  A Directory for Australian Birders  by Lloyd Nielsen (author, illustrator, publisher) Birding Australia offers a wealth of information at your fingertips. It includes Australia’s best birding sites and their key species, regional maps, best time to visit, suggested birding itineraries, where to stay, local contacts, birding tours (including pelagic), as well as practical information such as vital health, travel and safety tips not found in other birding guides. Birding sites and businesses listed in Birding Australia are included on their merits and for no other reason. There are no paid advertisements and I have no financial interest in any business listed. Birding Australia offers reliable unbiased information based on my lifetime of experience studying Australia’s native birds in the field. The cover of this year’s edition features the Little Kingfisher Ceyx pusilla, an inhabitant of mangroves and rainforest streams of tropical Australia.

The International edition contains essential information for anyone visiting Australia for the first time. The  Australian edition contains additional sections on Australia's Island Territories - Lord Howe, Norfolk, Macquarie, Heard, Christmas, Cocos (Keeling) and Torres Strait, plus Ashmore Reef. 

"This significant Directory is essential reading for all DIY bird observers, armchair travellers and anyone interested in Australian birding ~ highly recommended."   The Bird Observer 831-16 "I'm very grateful to Lloyd's listing of me as a guide and I have gained quite a bit of business as a result. Everyone speaks very highly of his guide." A leading birding tour operator. “Please send the Australian edition. My sixth visit to Oz and this time visiting Lord Howe and Christmas islands. Having used previous editions to help me find some superb birds and stay at some great places, I have nothing but praise for your book. Thanks!” Birder from Somerset, UK “I’ve been reading all through your Birding Australia Directory (bought it several months ago). It is among the best books of its type I have ever read. A terrific resource for enjoying Australia’s birds, which we are doing.” Birder from USA “Can’t thank you enough for such wonderful info in your Birding Australia book! And we are grateful for the species checklists too. Decided we needed more than the two I’ve previously ordered.” An Australian birder

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The increasing popularity of birdwatching in Australia has prompted a number of tour operators, accommodation houses and others to market their products towards birdwatchers. Unfortunately, many are unfamiliar with the birdwatching scene; some operate in areas with no special birds. Birding Australia lists those who know the industry and offer genuine birdwatching services and products.