#Field Guide

A brown and yellow dappled frog sits on a mossy log.

Victorian frogs need our help; the first step is understanding them

"Ultimately, this book, Frogs of Victoria, is a tool to be used – for learning, and for practical conservation. It is a book of hope."

A copy of Field Guide to the Reptiles of the Northern Territory on a large rock, surrounded by native grasses and tanbark.

Six Reptiles You Might See in the Northern Territory

Authors and ecologists Brendan Schembri, Chris Jolly and Stewart Macdonald share six iconic reptiles to look out for on your next trip to the Top End.

Gary Backhouse kneels in a field of wildflowers, surrounded by multitudes of pink flowering orchids.

Fantastic Orchids and Where to Find Them

Step into the enchanting world of Australia's native orchids with Gary Backhouse, author of Guide to Native Orchids of Victoria.

A copy of The Compact Australian Bird Guide resting on a fallen log, with a pair of binoculars waiting nearby.

Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia for Fledgling Bird Nerds

Keen to try birdwatching but not sure where to start? The authors of The Compact Australian Bird Guide have you covered with this list of great birdwatching spots across Australia.

A book with a simple blue cover lies on a bed of fallen eucalypt leaves.

‘Name the Birds You Meet’: Leach’s Bird Book and birdwatching in Australia

Did you know Australia's first bird guide was published in 1911? Field guides have been an inspiration for nature-lovers in this country ever since.

A close up photo of a Mossman Gorge Treesnail which has yellow and brown in colour.

On the Slime Trail with Dr John Stanisic – The Snail Whisperer

Prepare to fall in love with Australian native land snails. Just like the snails themselves, you’ll be all gooey inside after Dr John Stanisic has shared his insights on these often overlooked, but environmentally important invertebrates.

Lachlan smiling and sitting in grasslands, camera poised to photograph some small orchids.

Wild About Native Orchids: Q&A with Lachlan Copeland

Botanist, photographer and orchid enthusiast Dr Lachlan Copeland reveals the surprising diversity and extraordinary beauty of Australia’s native orchids.

Chris Tzaros sitting on an old fallen log in bushland, smiling and holding a camera with a very long, large lens.

Exploring Victoria’s Box–Ironbark Country with Chris Tzaros

Chris Tzaros, author of Wildlife of the Box–Ironbark Country, explains the significance of Victoria’s Box–Ironbark habitats and their wildlife, and shares his tips for successful wildlife photography.

An eye-catching metallic green damselfly clinging to a thin reed.

Discovering Dragonflies with Günther Theischinger

Dazzled by dragonflies? You’re not alone! We chatted with Günther Theischinger, co-author of The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia, about his passion for dragonflies and damselflies.