{"title":"Grainne Cleary","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Grainne Cleary, an esteemed author with a passion for avian wonders. Her collection of books, including \u003cem\u003eWhy Do Birds Do That?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhy Do Birds Sing?\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eYour Backyard Birds\u003c\/em\u003e, is a delightful exploration of the captivating behaviours and charm of our feathered friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFalling under the Science \u0026amp; Nature category, Cleary's works are crafted to awaken a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the birdlife that surrounds us. With an engaging and accessible style, she unravels the mysteries of bird behaviour, making complex ornithological concepts easy to understand for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid birdwatcher or simply someone who marvels at the birds in your garden, Grainne Cleary's books offer an enlightening and enjoyable reading experience. Join her in discovering the delightful reasons behind the songs and antics of birds, and let your curiosity take flight!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-do-birds-sing-by-grainne-cleary-9781761472329","title":"Why Do Birds Sing?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the question 'why do birds sing?' might seem a simple one, the answer is complex!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout our history, birdsong has influenced art, poetry, and music. It can elevate our mood and bring our backyards to life. We often hear birds singing as we go about our lives, but have you ever wondered who they are singing to and what they are singing about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term 'bird brain' has led us to underestimate the brainpower it takes to hear a song, remember it, and practise until it is reproduced correctly. In the same way, human infants learn to talk, young birds learn their song by listening and remembering the sounds produced by their parents. Not only that, birds use different songs and calls, and different pitch, tone, and volume, depending on who they're communicating with and what they want to say—much like the way we vary our speech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Do Birds Sing?\u003c\/i\u003e provides an insight into the world of bird communication that will surprise and delight you. It's an absorbing and informative book filled with answers to many of the common and often uncommon questions we ask about birdsong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading this book you will never listen to a bird song in the same way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is a bible for bird lovers. And if you're not a bird lover ... you will be after reading this!' Ben Fordham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book will forever change the way you listen to birdsong. Listening to the morning chorus will never be the same again.' 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The sounds and songs of birds constantly surround us as we go about our lives. But what are they talking about? Or are they even talking or just mindlessly squawking and chirping? Why are so many urban birds so loud? Is there a message in what the birds are telling each other?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObserving and interacting with all the different birds who visit Australian backyards leads naturally to questions about their behaviours, habits and needs. Why are they visiting? What do they want from us?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bird, life in Australia means having mates: others who you can trust and work with to locate food and water, which can disappear as suddenly as it appears. 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