by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 14, 2019 | Australian Geographic, Books, Insects, Naturalist's Guide
Well, the insects book is finally out. The latest book in the 'Naturalist's Guide' series that I have worked on. This time my co-author was the wonderfully talented Rachel Whitlock. This book is an easy-to-use identification guide to the 292 species of insect most...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, July 1, 2019 | Article, Australian Geographic, Bird Nerd, Birds, Honeyeaters, Magazine
On the Brink (Regent Honeyeater) My third 'Bird Nerd' column in the 151st edition of the awesome Australian Geographic Magazine is now available. This article is called 'On the Brink', and discusses the plight of Australia's rarest honeyeater, the critically...
by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Article, Australian Geographic, Bird Nerd, Birds, Bowerbirds, Magazine, Writing
My second 'Bird Nerd' column in the 150th edition of the awesome Australian Geographic Magazine is now available. This article is called 'Trash or Treasure?' and discusses the incredible bower-building activities of the male bowerbirds. Bowers can come in a few...
by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, April 10, 2019 | Fundraiser, Healing, Health, Parrots, Photography, Wellness
Shane Howard Trio (photo courtesy of Shane Howard) "Legendary Australian singer-songwriter Shane Howard has performed for former South African President Nelson Mandela and appeared as a guest artist with international stars including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jackson...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, April 5, 2019 | Australia, Birds, Books, Presentation, Talk
On Tuesday 2nd April I gave a talk to the Illawarra Birders birdwatching group at the meeting hall in Coniston, NSW. Here is the blurb that the Illawarra Birders put up on their site's calendar: "Speaker Peter Rowland – “Australia's Birdwatching Megaspots”. Peter...
