A Bird-finding Guide to Ontario

A Bird-finding Guide to Ontario
Author: Clive E. Goodwin
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 502
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780802069047

From southern deciduous woodlands to Arctic coastline, this guide presents precise directions on where birds are found, emphasizing the most popular and productive localities, but also citing numerous little-known locales that will delight aficionado and novice alike.

Best Places to Bird in Ontario

Best Places to Bird in Ontario
Author: Kenneth Burrell
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 177164365X

An insider’s guide to the best birding in Ontario, featuring thirty highly recommended sites. It’s no secret: Ontario’s rich natural landscape and diverse wildlife provides some of the most exceptional birdwatching Canada has to offer, attracting thousands of bird-lovers each year. In this user-friendly guidebook, local experts Mike and Ken Burrell show us why. Outlining thirty of their personal favorite spots at which to enjoy the province’s birding, they take readers on an avian tour from Point Pelee to Moosonee, Rainy River to Cornwall. Along the way, they draw from their extensive experience as professional birding guides and field biologists to share insider tips for spotting more than three hundred unique species, advice for exactly when and where to go for the best results, and helpful hints for finding rarely seen birds. Finally, they provide detailed instructions for accessing and enjoying each of the highly recommended sites. Ranging from beloved classics to remote hidden gems, many of these locales are within driving distance of Toronto, Hamilton, or Ottawa; some are even accessible on foot; and each is as spectacular as the last. With clear maps, beautiful color photos, and a wealth of useful information, Best Places to Bird in Ontario is an invaluable resource that will delight first-time and experienced birders alike.

Birds of Ontario

Birds of Ontario
Author: Andy Bezener
Publisher:
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2017-01-15
Genre: Bird watching
ISBN: 9781772130348

This illustrated field guide helps readers identify, understand and appreciate the birds of Ontario. It contains full-colour illustrations and detailed descriptions of 318 species, with each account including information on: *Size * Status * Habitat * Nesting * Feeding * Voice * Similar species cross-referenced * Best sites for viewing * Range maps showing seasonal occurrences of the bird and migration routes. * Colour-coded header bars and a quick reference guide make finding information fast and easy. Also includes a glossary of terms and a birder's checklist. Technical review by Ross James, former Curator of Ornithology at the Royal Ontario Museum.

The ROM Field Guide to Birds of Ontario

The ROM Field Guide to Birds of Ontario
Author: Janice Maryan Hughes
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This unique publication, produced in association with the Royal Ontario Museum, is the guide Ontario birders have been waiting for... The ROM Field Guide to Birds of Ontario is researched and written specifically for the Ontario bird watcher. It is the most authoritative, easy to use, and beautifully designed guide to Ontario birds available. This landmark publication features: - Detailed and clearly written descriptions of more than 300 migrant and resident Ontario bird species and accidentals, including notes on Appearance, Voice, Habitat and Behaviour, and Status. - Close to 400 stunning full-colour photographs from Canada's top wildlife photographers, carefully selected for quick and easy identification in the field. - Over 300 easy-to-read colour distribution maps, showing summer and winter ranges and breeding grounds. - Handy page-per-species format, with photo, description, and range map all in one place. - Glossary, Checklist of Ontario Birds, and Index.

Birds of Ontario

Birds of Ontario
Author: Andy Bezener
Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2000
Genre: Bird watching
ISBN: 9781551052366

Learn about 318 species of Ontario birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions of each bird, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Technical revie

National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition

National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition
Author: Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2019
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1426220626

You don't have to be an experienced birder to enjoy this guide! With hundreds of illustrations and a user-friendly format, you'll soon be spotting and identifying birds in your locale in no time. The updated text highlights the latest trends in birding and the most up-to-date ornithological information. -- adapted from back cover

The Warbler Guide

The Warbler Guide
Author: Tom Stephenson
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2013-07-08
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1400846862

A field guide that revolutionizes warbler identification Warblers are among the most challenging birds to identify. They exhibit an array of seasonal plumages and have distinctive yet oft-confused calls and songs. The Warbler Guide enables you to quickly identify any of the 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada. This groundbreaking guide features more than 1,000 stunning color photos, extensive species accounts with multiple viewing angles, and an entirely new system of vocalization analysis that helps you distinguish songs and calls. The Warbler Guide revolutionizes birdwatching, making warbler identification easier than ever before. For more information, please see the author videos on the Princeton University Press website. Covers all 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada Visual quick finders help you identify warblers from any angle Song and call finders make identification easy using a few simple questions Uses sonograms to teach a new system of song identification that makes it easier to understand and hear differences between similar species Detailed species accounts show multiple views with diagnostic points, direct comparisons of plumage and vocalizations with similar species, and complete aging and sexing descriptions New aids to identification include song mnemonics and icons for undertail pattern, color impression, habitat, and behavior Includes field exercises, flight shots, general identification strategies, and quizzes More information is available at www.TheWarblerGuide.com

Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds

Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds
Author: Jeffrey C. Domm
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-04-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1459400437

Birding is one of Canada's most popular outdoor activities. Identifying species at backyard feeders, in parks, fields, and forests is popular with young and old alike. And in parks, on shorelines, and in rural areas throughout Ontario, there are internationally recognized spots for seeing migrant and breeding birds, such as the tundra swan and the peregrine falcon. This new edition of Jeff Domm's popular and successful field guide stands out from other leading bird guides with its simple visual presentation of a range of key facts, including: Identifying features of every species Frequency and seasonality info specific to southern Ontario Preferred feeder types Nesting details Egg identification 100+ top birding sites throughout southern Ontario, with locator maps The Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds is a handy reference for beginners and a useful local guide for experienced birders.

American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of New York

American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of New York
Author: Corey Finger
Publisher: Scott & Nix Incorporated
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781935622512

A comprehensive guide to New York birdwatching from the American Birding Association The Empire State is one of the best places for birding in North America—from the Adirondack Mountains in the north; the Finger Lakes in the west; the Hudson Valley in the east; and the marshes, bays, and beaches of the south, New York provides habitats for an amazing array of birds. As a flyover state for many migrating species, backyard birders can see hundreds of species per year as they head north in the spring and south for the winter. TheAmerican Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of New York includes more than 300 species birders are most likely to see in the state. Illustrated with hundreds of crisp, color photographs, it includes descriptions of each bird along with tips of when and where to see them, written by an expert New York birder. It is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the amazing diversity and beauty of the birds of New York.

A Bird-finding Guide to Canada

A Bird-finding Guide to Canada
Author: J. C. Finlay
Publisher: M&S
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This extensively revised edition of "A Bird-Finding Guide to Canada will have Canadian birdwatchers grabbing their binoculars and itching to get out to the birding "hot spots" described in its pages. Editor J. Cam Finlay has drawn on the expertise of birders from every region of the country to tell you what birds to look for and where to find them across each province and territory. Want to know, for instance, where Great Grey Owls, Sage Grouse, and Yellow Rails may be found in the prairie provinces? Are you travelling to Vancouver on business and eager to know what birds you might see in Stanley Park? Planning a trip to the Maritimes and need advice on the best spots along the Bay of Fundy to find masses of migrating shorebirds? Need suggestions for rewarding day-trips in the vicinity of Ottawa, Toronto, or Winnipeg? You'll find it all in this exciting guide, along with: Line maps of each province and territory, with "hot spots" indicated, and pencil sketches throughout by Terry Thormin; current addresses and telephone numbers of enthusiastic contact people and associations; useful and specific travel advice; a compact checklist of species, showing both frequency and location by province, and much more. Whether you are planning a trip right across Canada, or are simply eager to learn more about your own area, whether you are a newcomer to this fascinating pursuit or are a keen birder seeking to add those hard-to-find species to your lifetime list, this book is sure to become an indispensable companion to the bird guides and road maps in your knapsack, flight bag, or glove compartment.