Book launch: What Birdo is That? A Field Guide to Bird People

‘What Birdo is that?’ book cover detail.

Join Professor Libby Robin as she launches her latest book What Birdo is That? A Field Guide to Bird People, a book that draws heavily on the National Library’s collections. Professor Saul Cunningham will be introducing the event, and Professor Robin will be joined in conversation by Dr Leo Joseph.

Entry is free to this event but bookings are essential. You do not need to book a ticket to watch the event online.

Following the discussion in the Theatre, Professor Robin will be available for book signings in the Foyer.

About the book

What Birdo is That? reveals how bird-people in Australia have gone about their craft across the years. Its stories come from wild places – at sea as well as on the land-from dusty archives, from restoration projects, gardens and urban wastelands. This field guide to Australia’s bird-people provides a basis for understanding the complex relationship between people and birds in a land of extremes at the forefront of changing climate and habitats.

The details

What: Book launch: What Birdo is That? A Field Guide to Bird People
When: Wednesday, 31 May 2023 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
Where: National Library of Australia
Cost: Free. Booking is essential.