#aviandiary

[samuelhumphreys]

I don't celebrate Christmas, but I hear it's popular. -- And while I was packing the #aviary books today I remembered getting mystery packages under the tree as a kid...they were all crap. Honestly. But now I'm an adult (😉), I know what a good gift is. And I'd kill to receive an Aviary book as a gift...any time of the year, especially now, because Christmas is coming. Just sayin'. -- 🐦 www.aviandiary.com 🐦 -- #aviandiary #bestchristmasgift #forabirder #birder #birdwatching #birdnerd #birds #reforestaustralia #littlebrownbooks #illustration #naturalhistorybook #naturalhistory (at Wet Tropics World Heritage Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpwBAZynFYn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dbrlkrtscb51

[samuelhumphreys]

Aviary is now available WORLDWIDE to be shipped, driven or flown to any country, anywhere in the world. -- 🐦 www.aviandiary.com 🐦 -- For those who are new to it; Aviary is an avian diary intended to be used by birdwatchers for the hard-copy recording of bird sightings and field observations. -- A perfect accompaniment for birders of any skill level and to be revered for its practicality. -- Within the pages of Aviary: - 300 illustrative tables for your field observations, sketches and notes. - 16 illustrated pages that examine the feathers, bills, feet and feeding habits of birds from around the world. - 150 pages dedicated to detailed record-keeping. - A corresponding list for noting your definitive life list of bird species. - 80+ bird illustrations scattered throughout the book. - A step-by-step insight into drawing birds in the field. -- Within the book there is also an introduction to the beauty of birdwatching, basic ethical birding guidelines, pages to list your favourite birdwatching spots, a small world map, an equipment list and even a crossword (crossbird) to pass the time on those long plane or train journeys to your next birding destination. -- A world of imagination and discovery awaits those willing to immerse themselves in the world of birds and start keeping an avian diary with Aviary. -- #aviary #aviandiary #birds #birdwatching #birdbook #naturalhistory #ornithology #illustration #madeinaustralia #birdsoftheworld #birdwatchingbook #birdwatching #illustratedbook #naturebook #naturalhistoryillustration #naturalhistorybook (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1I4Kon7pB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yrj08bdolpnh

[samuelhumphreys]

One day left to pre-order your copy of Aviary! -- Come Wednesday, midnight, Queensland, Australia time, the orders will be closed, the book price needs to be raised and the $5 discount will disappear. -- So get over to: 🐦 www.aviandiary.com 🐦 -- Enter the code 'GOLDENCHEEKEDAVIARY' when you combine a print and the Aviary book together. And there you have it, a $5 discount will appear. -- Alternatively, order a copy of Aviary on its lonesome and get the book at the special pre-sale price of $30. -- You can also go to: 🐦 www.aviandiary.com 🐦 to read more about the contents of Aviary, the illustrations and how to use it for the greatest pastime in the world: birdwatching! -- -- #aviary #aviandiary #birds #birdwatching #birdbook #naturalhistory #ornithology #illustration #australianmade #birdsoftheworld #birdwatchingbook #naturebook (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaETSthJZ8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ckf7v996rm92

[samuelhumphreys]

Introducing, AVIARY. -- Aviary, in short, is avian diary intended the be used by birdwatchers for the hard-copy recording of bird sightings. -- I have spent months writing and illustrating this pocketbook, and the result is a sincere culmination of materials and information that I WISH I had when I started birdwatching. -- BUT, after years of jotting notes in various crappy, odd-sized books and on scrap pieces of paper I have finally made a bound book that I am excitedly writing my bird current birdwatching findings in...and most of all, releasing this book into the world for all to enjoy. -- Within the pages of Aviary, I've included:  - 16 illustrated pages that examine the feathers, bills, feet and feeding habits of birds from around the world. - 150 pages dedicated to detailed record-keeping. - 300 illustrative tables for your field observations, sketches and notes. - A corresponding list for noting your definitive life list of bird species. - 80+ bird illustrations scattered throughout the book. - A step-by-step insight into drawing birds in the field. -- Within the book there is also an introduction to the beauty of birdwatching, basic ethical birding guidelines, pages to list your favourite birdwatching spots, a small world map, an equipment list and even a crossword (crossbird) to pass the time on those long plane or train journeys to your next birding destination. -- Aviary is currently available for pre-order and will be mailed out on October 15th around the world -- It is also important to note that Aviary was written, illustrated, designed, manufactured, printed and bound in Australia. Printed on FSC-certified, lead-free, acid-free, buffered paper. -- So to pre-order your copy of Aviary and for some visuals on what is hidden within the pages of this avian diary, you can go to: -- www.aviandiary.com -- Or you can click through on the link in my profile. -- I hope you enjoy! -- -- #aviary #aviandiary #birds #birdwatching #birdbook #naturalhistory #ornithology #illustration #madeinaustralia #birdsoftheworld #birdwatchingbook (at Wet Tropics World Heritage Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJGhKKB2MI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7o4he74it9gf

[samuelhumphreys]

Recording new bird species after 3 or 4 months of landscaping & revegetating the area around the farm. It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I planted the first tree @barragunda and it seems fitting to enter the first bird I saw on this farm when there was nothing but buffalo grass surrounding the house. Since then biodiversity has increased fourfold. — There is more to come, I’m sure. — Get a copy of your own avian diary through @luludotcom — www.aviandiary.com — — — #aviary #aviandiary #birdwatching #birding #naturalhistory #fairywren #birds #birdsofaustralia #capeschanck #superbfairywren https://www.instagram.com/p/CZRR19AF9F8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[samuelhumphreys]

Seeing Aviary in real-time, real-life, real shops makes me so damn happy. Seeing a book that I poured years of research into and more bird-hours into than most people spend eating dinner—seeing this gives me feelings of hope, that maybe there are more people like me out there who care about taking the time to connect to the natural world that we all depend on. — Aviary is now available domestically in Paris, Canada 🇨🇦 at @birdandbeevintage! — Aviary is not specific to a country or a region of birds, it is a bird diary of sorts. A diary that allows you to connect to your local bird populations wherever you are in the world, by recording your field observations after the opening chapters of your book that are intended to inspire—simply and effectively—the wonders of the avian world. — Get on over to their online store and get a copy of Aviary as well as some seriously sexy harmonicas! The perfect shopping cart in my opinion. — #harmonica #birdbook #birdandbeevintage #aviary #aviandiary #vintage #naturalhistory #ornithology #birds (at Paris, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFb6G7SFbUw/?igshid=1xghh43c7xru

[samuelhumphreys]

Aviary. Two years on from creating this beast, it is FINALLY available for worldwide distribution! For those who are familiar with Aviary, it’s still the same book, it’s just now available to be shipped anywhere in the world, using localised manufacturers, without the costly Australian postage price. — For those who aren’t familiar with Aviary. Well, strap yourself in and read this: — Aviary is an avian diary intended to be used by birdwatchers for the hard-copy recording of bird sightings and field observations. 🐧 A perfect accompaniment for birdwatchers worldwide of any skill level. 🐧 Aviary is for anyone who enjoys being outdoors; from the scientist, the citizen scientist, the artist, the nature lover, the photographer and even the thrill-seeker. 🐧 Within the pages of Aviary: 🦆 300 illustrative tables for your field observations, sketches and notes. 🦆 16 illustrated pages that examine the feathers, bills, feet and feeding habits of birds from around the world. 🦆 150 pages dedicated to detailed record-keeping. 🦆 A corresponding list for noting your definitive life list of bird species. 🦆 80+ bird illustrations scattered throughout the book. 🦆 A step-by-step insight into drawing birds in the field. — To order your copy: 🐦 www.aviandiary.com 🐦 — — — — — #aviary #aviandiary #birds #birdwatching #birdbook #birdwatching #naturalhistory #ornithology #illustration #bookporn #madeinaustralia #birdsoftheworld #birdwatchingbook #illustratedbook #naturebook https://www.instagram.com/p/CE_CO7cDy97/?igshid=19yeuiz5tx2qb

[samuelhumphreys]

I'm 24 hours away from having to leave my studio & home, and I still have 7 copies of Aviary left! I can't just leave 'em here and I've been living in the rainforest for the past 3 years so I don't have any friends to give them to. -- So, the last few copies are discounted down to $10 AUD for you. -- Seriously, ten bucks! -- Get to ▪ www.samuelhumphreys.bigcartel.com ▪ to snap 'em up or click through on the link in my bio. -- Up for 24 hours and if they're not sold then they're going to the op-shop...wherever that is. After that, my online store will be closed while I decide what the hell I'm doing with my life. Suggestions are welcome. -- 🐦 -- #aviary #aviandiary #birdwatching #birdbook #birds #birding #naturalhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ItEtRFFUJ/?igshid=1xn59ai46k7sr