Gardening & Environment Science & Nature Australiana
Banksias and Bilbies: Seasons of Australia by Alan Reid pairs Gould League’s first-edition hardcover with Alexis Beckett’s lively illustrations to chart a year in the continent’s wildlife and flora. Each of the 81 pages links seasonal changes to signature species, making the book a concise nature reference for adults and teens alike.
From banksia blooms to bilby burrows, Reid blends botany, field observation, and Aboriginal ecological knowledge without slipping into textbook dryness. The result is an engaging primer for gardeners, birdwatchers, and anyone curious about Australia’s unique environments.
This 1995 copy is crisp, tight, and unmarked—no inscriptions, dog-ears, or smoke odour—ready to slip onto a collector’s shelf or into a backpack for the next bushwalk.