An expanded guide to the best places in Ontario to connect with the natural world. 
 The best-selling 100 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario now features 10 additional destinations. This reader-friendly guide explores the remarkable splendor and diversity of the province, from its soaring clifftops, subterranean caves and thundering cataracts to the province's tallest white pine, the oldest rocks on Earth and the warbler capital of North America. 
 The guide is organized by region, and each destination includes a descriptive profile illustrated with color photographs and at-a-glance information about special features and contact details. Regional maps showcase locations. Some of these hot spots are surprisingly close to towns and cities, some are hidden urban treasures, and many are ideal for a day trip. 
 All new in this edition -- a how-to guide with tips on finding and experiencing nature in your own backyard. 
 The ten new hot spots include: 
 Central Ontario South -- The York Region Forest, 2,300 hectares of protected land with 120 kilometers of nature-rich trails. 
 Eastern Ontario -- Mattawa River Provincial Park, with gorgeous waterfalls, granite cliffs, forests and wetlands; Meisel Woods Conservation Area, offering five kilometers of trails that provide stunning views of Crow Lake and a forest rich with animals and plants; Perth Wildlife Reserve Conservation Area, a 275-hectare reserve, home to diverse plant and wildlife species; and Thousand Islands National Park, a dramatic granite landscape largely accessible only by boat. 
 Other destinations include: 
 Southwestern Ontario -- Rock Glen Conservation's fossil beds, trails and Carolinian forest; Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area's northern flying squirrels, Butler's garter snakes, and spotted turtles; Pelee Island's breeding marsh birds and world-renowned annual songbird migration. 
 Niagara Region -- The dramatic lower and upper waterfalls at Ball's Fall's Conservation Area; passerine bird watching in the Woodend Conservation Area; the Niagara Glen Nature Reserve's unique microclimate and plants. 
 Central Ontario South -- The Scarborough Bluffs' rock formations; the Minesing Wetlands' network of sensitive flora and fauna; Toronto's unusual lakeside reserve, Tommy Thompson park. 
 Central Ontario North -- The towering cedars and cliffs of Bruce Peninsula Park; Flowerpot Island's orchids; Huckleberry Rock, some of the oldest rock in the world; the peaceful idyll that is Silent Lake Provincial Park; three unforgettable trails in Algonquin Park. 
 Eastern Ontario -- Wintertime sightings of snowy owls, hawks and coyotes on Amherst Island; geological eras collide in Frontenac Provincial Park; spectacular views of lakes and forests from Foley Mountain and Rock Dunder. 
 Northwestern Ontario -- The iconic Sleeping Giant in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park; windswept Pukaskwa National Park; Ouimet Canyon with rare arctic plants growing at its base; spectacular 130 feet (40 m) plummet of Kakabeka Falls. 
 These family-friendly destinations will appeal to naturalists, budding botanists and biologists, photographers, hikers, campers and paddlers.

110 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places

Arts & Photography

Read, Tracy C.

Earley, Chris

Photography & Video

Firefly Books

"Informative and practical... This guide, filled with richly colorful photos, is enthusiastically recommended for birders, bird watchers, and anyone else who cares about birds' role in our precariously fragile environment." --Booklist 
 Feeding birds is growing in popularity and is enjoyed by over 50 million North Americans each year. 
 Feed the Birds is designed as a resource for beginners and experienced birdwatchers alike. Covering 196 bird species that are attracted to backyard bird feeders, this book helps the reader not only attract and identify birds but also understand their behavior and adaptations to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and seed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract the largest variety of birds. 
 Each profile for the 196 featured species includes a variety of photographs, an identification guide, a range map, information on bird seed and natural food preferences, and behavior. Other topics include: 
<li> Why feeding birds is important</li> <li> Building do-it-yourself feeders </li> <li> Foiling squirrels </li> <li> Attracting birds with natural foods and water </li> <li> Building shelters and nest boxes </li> <li> Involving children </li> <li> Photographing birds </li> <li> Hand feeding </li> <li> Recognizing individual birds and identifying similar-looking species </li> <li> Growing plant varieties that make a garden attractive to birds. </li> The book also contains information on how to choose the right seeds; the importance of ensuring all windows are bird-safe (with links to organizations that work to reduce bird-window collision); cat-friendly deterrents; and citizen science activities like the annual Christmas Bird Count and Project Feederwatch. Feed the Birds is a complete guide that should be near every bird enthusiast's window. 
 Endorsed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, a conservation-oriented organization with more than 250,000 members. CWF has a long history of fostering bird habitat, conservation and recognition.

Feed the Birds: Attract and Identify 196 Common North American Birds

Reference

Review\n[Review of previous edition:] An update of Chris Earley and Tracy Read's excellent bestselling guide to natural hot spots across the province. 110 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario includes new locations and updated details for naturalists, photographers, families, and hikers. The photo-rich entries are arranged geographically, so locations close to home or further afield are easy to find. -- Paul Nicholson ― London Free Press Published On: 2018-11-09\n[Review of previous edition:] This expanded and updated edition is definitely a book that will be opened often, and it should be pointed out as well that just because it is Summer, does not mean you cannot use the information inside for the other seasons of the year... You have 110 reasons to travel in Ontario, and one very big reason why you should own this book: because it is information packed! ― Shelf Life Magazine Published On: 2018-07-01\n[Review of previous edition:] The nature guide provides interesting text, beautiful photographs, "What Makes This Hot Spot Hot?" and icons for available activities for each nature area in the book... Most of us need to get into nature more and receive the health benefits that wilderness provides and this guide provides lots of good suggestions. This is a good resource to help you plan your next nature outing or to take with you when you go on vacation! ― Simcoe.com Published On: 2018-05-24\n[Review of previous edition:] Recommended. ― American Reference Books Annual Published On: 2017-03-01\n[Review of previous edition:] Required reading. This reader-friendly guide explores the remarkable splendour and diversity of the province, from its soaring clifftops, subterranean caves and thundering cataracts to the province's tallest white pine, the oldest rocks on Earth and the warbler capital of North America. The guide is organized by region, and each destination includes a descriptive profile illustrated with color photographs and at-a-glance information about special features and contact details, while regional maps showcase locations. ― Canadian Geographic Newsletter Published On: 2018-05-24\n[Review of previous edition:] Featuring Ontario's best parks, conservation areas and wild places, this guide will inspire adventures near and far... Colour photos, at-a-glance information, and regional maps showcase a vast array of family-friendly destinations. Some are urban gems that can be found close to towns and cities, making them ideal day trips any time of year. -- Jane Muller ― City Parent Published On: 2019-01-29\n[Review of previous edition:] You will have fun perusing the photo-filled guide while deciding on your next wilderness adventure... Whether you want to go somewhere local to spend a few hours or travel to a more distant part of the province for a vacation this guide makes it easy as it is divided into six areas of the province: Southwestern Ontario, Central Ontario South, Niagara Region, Eastern Ontario, Central Ontario North, Northern Ontario. For each of the areas there is information about activities you can do there, if it is open year round or not and what makes the nature spot special. Helping you decide where you want to go are numerous, beautiful photographs that are throughout the book (there are more than 250 photos in the 224-page book). Ontario is blessed with an incredible number of wilderness areas and this book highlights 100 of them. 100 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario would make a thoughtful gift for those who enjoy getting out into the natural world. -- Glenn Perrett ― DurhamRegion.com Published On: 2016-08-11\n[Review of previous edition:] Maps out the province's best natural sites with details about why they are must-see attractions. -- Jessica Lovell ― Guelph Mercury Tribune Published On: 2016-05-13\n[Review of previous edition:] Nature Book of the Year -- Paul Nichoson ― London Free Press Published On: 2016-12-16\n[Review of previous edition:] A beautiful and useful new volume... Provides inspiring descriptions of

125 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids

Review\nHow and what to feed avian guests, with a gallery of common North American species. Getting feathered visitors to hold still is a perennial problem for budding bird-watchers, but bird feeders offer opportunities for observation. Earley provides helpful suggestions aplenty--from types of feeders, including specialized designs and homemade ones constructed of plastic bottles or craft materials, to popular seeds and other foods like suet, fruit, and, with a recipe, an appetizing peanut butter spread. The author acknowledges the squirrel problem and offers clever strategies for foiling these fiendishly ingenious foragers (such as spring-loaded feeders); he also notes ways to dissuade finches, starlings, and other more aggressive birds to give shyer species places on the perch. And, as a sort of stretch goal, Earley provides guidance on persuading bolder sorts to feed out of an observer's hand. All the birds depicted throughout chowing down in the close-up color photos are identified, and the common types posing in the appended gallery also come with lists of distinctive physical characteristics. Occasional naturalistic touches, like an image of a woodpecker eying a well-chewed animal carcass, underscore the message that birds are almost always quite able to find food on their own; still, Earley makes clear that backyard bird-watching is easy, fun, and educational. An engaging invitation to see nature in action right outside the window. ― Kirkus Published On: 2022-08-31\n[A] very practical and highly readable guide... A "must" purchase for libraries serving juveniles, and it most definitely has a place in home libraries. Highly Recommended. -- Dave Jenkinson ― Canadian Review of Materials Published On: 2022-10-07\nWell-illustrated with crisp, clean and often dynamic photos... Written and illustrated for young readers without patronizing them. Instead, it provides upbeat encouragement, scientific information about bird survival in winter, feeding specifics, lessons in bird-friendly gardening, what feeders to buy or build, and insights into bird biology. Also helpful is the 'Bird Guide', which high lights 36 species across the continent. It is just enough (but not too much) to get a new young birder on the path to proper identification... The benefit is also obvious: If you can encourage your kids to get involved in backyard bird-feeding through Chris' new book, they can graduate to the next level by pouring over the detailed biology and identification information in Feed the Birds. -- Bruce Kirkland ― OFO News Published On: 2022-10-01\nThis little guide covers everything you need to know about contributing to bird survival. Filled with wonderful photographs, readers are shown how to make their own feeders and given information on what to use as a food source, complete with recipes. They will also learn about bird anatomy, identification, behaviour and predators. Easy-to-read text and interesting sidebars make this a great book for bird lovers of all ages. -- Barbra Hesson ― Stratford Beacon Herald Published On: 2022-11-05\nAn-easy-to-read book, it is filled with bright color photos of common backyard birds and good information... Birding can be a lifetime activity. Giving a child an early start is a gift. -- Jim Williams ― Minnesota Star-Tribune Published On: 2022-10-04\nHow to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colorful singing and flying neighbors with the whole family. This easy-to-read book helps readers of all ages not only attract and identify birds but also understand bird behavior and their relationship to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and feed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract different kinds of birds. 
Packed into this easy book: Why feeding birds is imp

Children's Books

Animals

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colorful singing and flying neighbors with the whole family. This easy-to-read book helps readers of all ages not only attract and identify birds but also understand bird behavior and their relationship to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and feed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract different kinds of birds. 
Packed into this easy book: Why feeding birds is important How to build your own feeders How to foil squirrels and other predators Attracting birds with natural foods and water Hand feeding do's and don'ts Recognizing and identifying birds Which plants in your garden will attract birds? Bird conservation efforts and how to get involved. 
Colorfully designed and full of photographs, How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids will feed the curiosity and imagination of young lovers of nature.

Sparrows and Finches offers birders information on this rich variety of species right in their own backyard. It's hard to keep all those little brown birds apart. This handy, bring-along guidebook is designed to help beginner and advanced birders to identify accurately over 48 types of sparrows, finches, and their look-alikes. 
 Sparrows and Finches focuses only on these two families within a defined geographical location: the Great Lakes and eastern North America. As result, it offers comprehensive coverage in a small, convenient format. 
 The book is heavily illustrated with 220 full-color photographs taken by award-winning photographers that show these birds in their natural habitats. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Concise and accurate information on each bird includes:
<ul>Common name Biological classification Song description Identifying features Seasonal changes to plumage color </ul>
 Sparrows and Finches will prove indispensable to naturalists, students, and birders at all levels of experience. A special section entitled What Can I Do to Help the Sparrows offers simple ways to attract sparrows and finches to your own backyard. This is an engaging and friendly guide that reveals the rich diversity among a seemingly common family of birds so often taken for granted.

Sparrows and Finches of the Great Lakes Region and

Thanks to their distinctive colors and lively calls, warblers are a favorite among birders. However sightings can be rare due to the warbler's migratory nature, feeding habits, and sometime-endangered status. 
 Warblers is a handy reference for watching these fast-moving and elusive birds. It explains why warblers are difficult to spot and what you can do to see more of them. It accurately identifies 42 species found in the Great Lakes region and eastern North America. By focusing on this one family within a defined geographical area, the book's format is compact yet packed with information. 
 Photographing these highly spirited birds is never easy. Birders will appreciate the crisp, clean images of the warblers in their natural environment. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Each species is presented in accurate, full color to ensure precise identification. Species are presented in taxonomic order to show how one relates to the next. The information is concisely organized and includes:
<ul>Common names Biological classification Distinctive markings Seasonal plumage changes Song description Behavioral habits </ul>

Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern Nor

Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

Biological Sciences

Sparrows and Finches of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

Birds of prey can be particularly difficult to track for a variety of reasons: - Nocturnal behavior - Remote habitats - Migratory patterns - Swift flight speeds 
 Hawks and Owls depicts both the subtle differences and rich diversity among these awe-inspiring birds. With crisp, clean photographs and precise identification notes, this guide makes quick and accurate classifications easier. 
 The families of birds includes:
<ul>
<li>New world vultures</li> <li>Osprey, kites, eagles, hawks and allies</li> <li>Caracara and falcons</li> <li>Barn and bay owls</li> <li>Typical owls</li> </ul>
 The information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. Color pictures and range maps accompany the text. The 180 photographs from award-winning photographers show these birds in their natural environments through the seasons. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single page for quick reference. 
 Hawks and Owls is a sturdy, pocket-sized field guide that will be indispensable to naturalists, students and birders at all levels of experience, from Florida to Ontario.

Hawks and Owls of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

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110 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places

Feed the Birds: Attract and Identify 196 Common North American Birds

125 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids

Sparrows and Finches of the Great Lakes Region and

Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern Nor

Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

Sparrows and Finches of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

Hawks and Owls of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America