A Life with the Birds of Tasmania by Els Wakefield | HBAs one of Tasmanias most experienced birders, Els Wakefield has a remarkable eye for detail and an exceptional ability to convey a birds distinguishing characteristics. Her book is both a memoir of a lifetime exploring and learning about the natural environment, and a compendium of Lutruwita Tasmanias extraordinary birds. Els travels in search of birds have taken her from the sub Antarctic Islands and Antarctica to the Arctic and many places in

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the University of Tasmania and the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority) and shortlisted in the Dick and Joan Green Family Award for Tasmanian History 2026

It is an intriguing and clever read

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nurturing creativity and stimulating engagement in imaginative play

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