A Field Guide to Birds of Ontario by Mark Peck & Emily Rondel

A must-have for all birders, naturalists, and hikers.

From the soaring screech of the red-tailed hawk to the haunting call of the common loon, bird sounds are our daily connection to understanding our planet’s health. Referred to as nature’s sentinels, regional bird populations help us recognize the state of our ecosystems. The latest publication in ROM’s bestselling field guide series, A Field Guide to Birds of Ontario offers us a closer look at the breeding birds found in our province. Featuring stunning photography, range maps, and easy identification and birding tips, this is the definitive guide to learning about the 350 species of birds that call Ontario home. This guide includes:

• Detailed and clearly written descriptions of migrant and resident Ontario bird species and accidentals, including notes on Appearance, Voice, Habitat and Behaviour, and Status.
• Close to 600 stunning full-colour photographs from Canada’s top wildlife photographers, carefully selected for quick and easy identification in the field.
• 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.