Densey Clyne reports on the non-stop action of the wildlife found in the average suburban garden and backyard. Birds, insects, spiders, animals, things you can see and can't see - they are all in her amusing and fact-packed account of the seasons from the wildlife's point of view.

These essays are accompanied by charming drawings by Martyn Robinson.

This enchanting and humorous collection is sure to delight every lover of Australian wildlife. Densey Clyne reveals further secrets of the natural world around our homes.

Some of its stories deal wiht the familiar, such as kookaburras, willie wagtails and possums; others depict smaller animals, insects, spiders and creepy crawlies of all kinds that we see without noticing and often fear without cause.

Includes index.