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.
JEFFREY C. DOMM has had a lifelong interest in nature and wildlife. Over the past two decades, he has illustrated more than 20 wildlife books, including the best-selling Formac Pocketguide to Nova Scotia Birds series. He lives and works close to the shores of Halifax Harbour, in the village of Cow Bay, Nova Scotia.