Curlews on Vulture Street

‘What happens when nature comes to town? Darryl Jones has written a witty, rollicking account of his encounters with the ingenious creatures that make our urban homes their own. A wild, wonderful journey in the spirit of Gerald Durrell, unexpected and delightful, full of insight, humour and humility. Anyone who loves birds, nature and superb storytelling will love this book!’ - Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Genius of Birds

‘As rare a delight as the urban curlews of the title, this is a thoroughly enjoyable account of the value that all birds, even the common ones we see every day, bring to our lives. We often talk about why birds matter. Darryl Jones shows how even backyard birds have the capacity to enrich and bring wonder to our lives.’ - Sean Dooley, author of The Big Twitch

‘Darryl Jones confirms what many people suspect, that ecologists lead fun lives.’ -Tim Low, author of Where Song Began

‘Jones’s enthusiasm for his avian subjects and the thrill of scientific discovery should appeal most to fellow bird lovers, watchers and counters or anyone who dabbled in the habit during the long pandemic lockdowns.’ - Kim Thomson, Books+Publishing

‘A charming ornithological memoir.’ - Phil Brown, Courier Mail

'Jones casts a wry eye over all his subjects and their behaviours, whether they be birds, academics or himself, in this playful, engaging tale.' - The Sydney Morning Herald

'Jones makes for a knowledgeable and curious-minded guide.' - The West Australian