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"Sandilands has done a very thorough job of researching information... A tremendous amount of material is summarized in the species account, and it is presented in a well-written style."-Ron Tozer, Ontario Birds
"Without a doubt, this volume will be a valuable resource that summarizes current and past scientific literature on habit requirements, limiting factors, status, migration, and seasonal issues at a level of rigour and detail much higher than that found in most field identification guides... Knowledge of bird ecology is becoming increasingly important to resource managers, and for this reason alone this book is very timely."-Rob Rempel, Quarterly Review of Biology
The volumes in the Birds of Ontario summarize life history requirements of bird species that are normally part of the ecology of Ontario. This is the second volume in the series and completes the treatment of the nonpasserine bird species occurring in Ontario on a regular basis. Information on habitat, limiting factors, and status is summarized for 83 species in this volume. These topics are covered for three primary avian seasons: breeding, migration, and winter. Habitat, nest sites, territoriality, site fidelity, annual reproductive effort, habitat loss and degradation, environmental contaminants, and a variety of other topics arc covered in the species accounts. Maps depicting breeding and wintering range are presented for most species along with drawings by Ross James.
Birds of Ontario is an essential reference source for wildlife biologists, environmental consultants, and planners preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements and environmental assessments. 'serious birders will find the volumes of interest as well. Although the books focus on Ontario birds, the information is highly relevant to adjacent provinces and states.
Ross James, an ornithologist by profession, has pursued bird illustration for more than forty years. He grew up in and currently resides in rural Ontario where daily contact with the natural world continues to inspire his interest in art and illustration.
