Nightwatchmen Of Bush And Plain: Australian Owls And Owl-Like Birds

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A landmark work in Australian natural history, Nightwatchmen of Bush and Plain presents a comprehensive study of Australia's owls and owl-like birds, written by one of the country's most celebrated naturalists. David Fleay, a pioneering zoologist renowned for his hands-on fieldwork and deep rapport with native wildlife, chronicles the behaviour, habitats, and biology of these elusive nocturnal creatures with both scientific rigour and vivid personal observation. The book illustrates the remarkable diversity of Australian owls — from the powerful Barking Owl to the ghostly Barn Owl — situating them within the broader tapestry of the Australian bush and plain. Written with an authoritative warmth that reflects decades of firsthand experience, this work remains an essential reference for ornithologists, naturalists, and anyone captivated by Australia's unique nocturnal fauna.