Golden Eyes: The Yellow-eyed Penguin/Hoiho by Kelly Lynch

$20.00 NZD

Category: Birds

Golden Eyes is a yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho who lives at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. He makes his nest in the bushes at the base of a cliff. Every morning, Golden Eyes waddles down to the beach to fish for food. Golden Eyes is shy and prefers to live in secret . . . Read this book to learn all about the habits and behaviour of the yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho and what you can do to help protect these rare and special birds. ...Show more

Birds of New Zealand by Alison Dench

$28.00 NZD

Category: Birds

New Zealand boasts exceptional species of birds; a quarter of the birdlife lives nowhere else on the planet. With the concerted focus on bird recovery, through sanctuaries, the Department of Conservation and volunteer groups, native birds are abundant, and those struggling species are continually growin g in population. Rob Suisted has captured these beautiful birds in remarkable, vibrant photographs, with individual portraits and habitat shots. The four main habitats - forest, wetlands, sea and coast, and open country are introduced by Alison Dench's thoroughly researched text. Extended captions accompany each photograph. This attractive, colourful book is a wonderful expression of New Zealand's most interesting birdlife. ...Show more

Birdwatching for Beginners in New Zealand: A Complete Guide by Alan Froggatt

$20.00 NZD

Category: Birds

With jaw-dropping endemic species such as Kiwi, Kea and Takahe, New Zealand is a birdwatcher's paradise. This book provides comprehensive information and practical advice on every aspect of the subject, including key birding areas, where to find the most sought-after species, how to get close to birds w ithout disturbing them, pelagic birding, bird photography, bird banding, conservation and feeding birds. Alan Froggatt is chairman of the Kapiti Mana branch of Forest & Bird, a member of the Ornithological Society of NZ and is involved in a range of conservation initiatives on the Kapiti Coast. He addresses schools and public gatherings on conservation and birding issues and writes on birding for a conservation newsletter. ...Show more

The Bumper Book of New Zealand Wildlife to Read, Colour and Keep by Dave Gunson

$23.00 NZD

Category: Colouring & Sticker Books | Series: Read, Colour and Keep

NOTE: THIS IS A COLOURING IN BOOK This wonderful bumper-size colouring-in book for children features simple black and white illustrations of wildlife from our present environment as well as the distant past, all ready to be coloured in. Each is accompanied by a sentence or two of basic explanatory text , and a full-colour insert will guide aspiring young artists as to natural markings and features, though as Dave says, it's just as much fun making up your own colour schemes! And the pages are even perforated, so that the completed drawings can be easily removed from the book and displayed with pride for friends and family to see. It's the perfect activity book to keep the children busy over the holiday season, and they'll love learning all about the creatures and plants of our natural world as they colour them in. ...Show more

A First Book Of New Zealand Backyard Bird Songs by Fred van Gessel

$28.00 NZD

Category: Sound Books

Whether you're 5 years old or 65, it's never too late to get to know the feathered friends in your backyard, and learning their songs will open your eyes to a whole new world. Therefore this beautifully illustrated sound guide is the perfect way to introduce both children and adults to the wonders of bi rd song. Each of the 12 species covered Morepork, Kaka, Sacred Kingfisher, Grey Warbler, Silvereye, Bellbird, Tui, Fantail, Chaffinch, Song Thrush, Blackbird and Starling has a short description explaining some fascinating facts about that bird. Then the reader can press the relevant button on the panel on the side of the book and a short burst ofthe birds song will be played via the accompanying speaker. The book is aimed in particular at children, but is great fun for all the family and perfect for helping to foster an interest in the amazing wildlife that lives right alongside us in our homes. It's ideal for keeping on the windowsill overlooking the backyard. The species covered have been specially selected as ones that will occur in and around most backyards in the country, however big or small. If you need a reminder of the twittering and fluty song of the Tui, or the Chaffinch's cascade of notes, it is simply acase of pushing the button. All in all this is a perfect title for anyone, young or old, who enjoys the natural world and listening to the songs and calls of our familiar backyard birds. ...Show more

NZ Birds (Board Book) by Dave Gunson

$15.00 NZD

Category: NZ Board & Cloth Books

Bright colourful illustrations make this board book a perfect introduction to the world of New Zealand birds for young children. Including sparrow, tui, fantail, red-billed gull as well as kiwi and kaka, children will recognise those found in their everyday environment and discover new birds further af ield. English and Maori names are included for each bird and an accompanying book, NZ Bugs and Critters is available for parents wanting to explore New Zealand wildlife with their children. Dave Gunson’s engaging illustration style is a proven winner with children of all ages.    ...Show more

Albert & Agnes by Paddy & Sue Dillon

$29.00 NZD

Category: Birds

Kiwi: The Real Story by Annemarie Florian

$20.00 NZD

Category: Birds

While the kiwi is often depicted as an endangered national symbol in need of our protection, this book takes a dramatically different route. Kiwi: the real story invites the reader into the secret night world of the North Island brown kiwi, illuminating the facts about its habitat, diet, courting, and p arenting. Beautiful illustrations accompany a story that can be read on two levels: for young children a bold rhythmic verse describes kiwi in action in the bush, while the non-fiction narrative provides older readers with added insight into kiwi biology and behaviour. The combination of verse, factual text and bold expressive pictures harmonise in a new and intriguing view of a bird we feel we know so well, yet have much still to learn about.   A collaboration between author Annemarie Florian and illustrator Heather Hunt, Kiwi: the real story offers a memorable reading experience for readers of all ages. ...Show more

Three Kiwi Tales by Janet Hunt

$25.00 NZD

Category: NZ Non Fiction

Wildbase Hospital in Palmerston North is a very special hospital for very special animals, and in this follow-up to the hugely successful How to Mend a Kea, author Janet Hunt focuses on the tales of three kiwi who have been treated there. The stories are fascinating and touching accounts of their differ ent experiences at Wildbase, and the innovative approaches to their treatment and rehabilitation that were needed to ensure their eventual return to the wild. Linked to the wider issues of kiwi conservation, these tales introduce readers to the challenges and triumphs of caring for New Zealand's unique national icon. Wonderful photos, a lively text and an engaging design all combine to make this a superb book. ...Show more

Albatross: Their World, Their Ways by Mark Jones and Julian Fitter

$40.00 NZD

Category: Birds | Series: Their World, Their Ways

The albatross is a creature of legend, poetry and dreams. But today, over three-quarters of albatross species are edging towards extinction. This book is a celebration of these amazing birds, featuring photographs by award-winning wildlife photographer Tui De Roy, the latest research by leading internat ional experts and a factual natural history. ...Show more

Tui: A Nest in the Bush by Meg Lipscombe

$30.00 NZD

Category: Birds

Tui is an intimate and rare look at the beginning of a tui’s life. It is presented as a series of photographs showing the 37-day development of a pair of tui from eggs to fledglings. The author is a photographer living at Lake Tarawera, surrounded by native forest and an abundant variety of bird life. O ne spring morning in 2011 Meg noticed a tui disappear into a Pseudopanax bush with a twig in its mouth, and discovered that the nest, while well hidden from below, could be seen from her balcony. By carefully removing some leaves from the bush she was able to get a clear view of the nest, giving her a rare opportunity to visually record the beginning of a tui’s life. The journal entries that accompany the photographs describe how the author spent many hours talking to the tui while it was sitting on the two eggs, hoping that the bird would become familiar with her voice and learn to trust her. This also enabled her to observe the variety of food that was being fed to the chicks, and how the parents always returned to the nest with food via the same trees. The growth and development of tui chicks has never been photographed in this way before, and this fascinating account will be of great interest not only to those with a particular interest in ornithology, but to everyone who enjoys the native bird life in their gardens. ...Show more

World's Best Birdsongs: The Songs and Calls of 80 Iconic Species by Hannu Jannes

$27.00 NZD

Category: Birds

Listening to birdsong provides a huge amount of pleasure to people all around the world, but which species are the most melodious and produce the best songs?   Hannu J nnes has created this beautifully illustrated and very useful book and App combination, bringing together 70 species with the most remar kable voices from around the world. These include the melodious high-quality tunes of the Common Nightingale and Wood Thrush, the splendid mimicry of the Northern Mockingbird and Superb Lyrebird, the far-carrying 'boom' of the Eurasian Bittern, and the quirky 'popping' of the Black-bellied Bustard.   Listening to their performances will provide the perfect inspiration to get out of bed early and take in the next dawn chorus. ...Show more