Reissue of a guide for those who want to attract native birds to their gardens, first published in 1988. Traces the history of gardening on this continent and the damage caused by the introduction of exotic flora and fauna, and describes something of the geographic and vegetational history of the continent to account for the uniqueness of native plant and animal life. Also outlines some success stories in establishing bird gardens, detailing the steps that must be taken to create a suitable habitat for native birds. Includes references, a guide to further reading, contact details for birdwatcher and native plant societies, and lists of common and zoological names of birds and of native birds attractive to birds (organized by region). Indexed.