Peregrines in the City

Andrew Kelly, Sue Lawson, Dean Jones

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WILD DOG BOOKS
03 August 2022

Picture books, activity books & early learning material; Picture books; Picture storybooks; Kids Australian

Look up.

There is wildness right in the heart of the city. High on the ledges of the tallest buildings, the peregrine and tiercel come to lay their eggs.

The compelling story of these fierce, beautiful birds.

As urban development encroaches more and more on wild areas, many species have to adapt to survive. One species that has adapted to city living is the peregrine falcon. Falcons normally nest on high cliffs

but in many cities across the world they can be found nesting on tall buildings.

Since 1991, from August to November, a pair of peregrine falcons has nested in the heart of the city of Melbourne. Peregrines in the City tells the story of these falcons as they prepare their nest, lay

and incubate their eggs, and care for the eyases until their first flight.

By: Andrew Kelly, Sue Lawson
Illustrated by: Dean Jones
Imprint: WILD DOG BOOKS
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 270mm,
ISBN: 9781742036519
ISBN 10: 1742036511
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 03 August 2022
Recommended Age: From 4 to 12 years
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Kelly is the Yarra Riverkeeper. He was born in Melbourne, grew up in Melbourne and, apart from a few years in England, the land of a portion of his ancestors, he has spent his life in Melbourne. Andrew is passionate about the city, its history and, of course, its river. He has written numerous books for children. Sue Lawson writes books for children and young adults. Her young adult books are recognised for the sensitive way they explore the exciting and heartbreaking complexities of adolescence. Her books include the award-winning Freedom Ride, and picture books, Respect, Family and Sharing, cowritten with Boonwurrung Elder, Authors: Karen Tayleur & Aunty Fay Muir.