"This second volume of the popular Formac Pocketguide to Nova Scotia Birds features seashore and water birds commonly found on Nova Scotia's coastal and inland waterways. The Pocketguide helps identify small birds found along the beach, gulls and ducks swimming offshore, and unusual marsh birds. It outlines their names, identifying features, calls, and the times of year when they are most likely to be seen in Nova Scotia.The book feature ..."
"The Piping Plover Guardian Program involves the public in their protection, and thisstory of a young boy from Kuwait emphasizes the role we can all play in ..."
"Here's an easy-to-use guide to the common--and not-so-common--birds of PEI, suitable for Island residents and visitors alike.Whether observing spectacular hawks or eagles in the wild or plovers at the seaside, the Pocketguide helps identify many of the birds found in the province. There are original full-colour illustrations by Jeffrey Domm, along with details of nesting sites, egg size and colour, feeder preferences and size.The book f ..."
"All 120 birds are illustrated in full colour by wildlife artist Jeffrey C. Domm. Key
information in a simple visual format is included on each bird: 1 Full-colour
illustration 2 Observation calendar 3 Identifying features 4 Silhouette showing
size ..."
"Each species is given one full page, which includes a colour illustration as well
as keys to correct identification of birds seen in the Kitchener- Waterloo area. The
illustrations are drawn from several sources, including photographs, observations
and scientific data. They emphasize the distinguishing features — shape, colour
and markings — and each one represents a typical specimen. One should expect
to see variation in the colou ..."
"Birdwatching is popular among residents and visitors in Nova Scotia, and the province is an internationally recognized destination for birding.This book offers detailed listings on 200 of the top species found all around the province, at the seashore, in the Cape Breton Highlands, in city parks and around the thousands of pristine lakes in the province. Whether observing spectacular hawks in the wild or seabirds over the ocean, listenin ..."
"Commissioner's Road West becomes Glendon (County Road 14) after it leaves
London. Gideon Road (Middlesex County Road 3) branches off to the south,
heading towards Delaware, not far past a crossroad called Westdel Bourne. For
north-side access, continue along Gideon to Komoka Road (Middlesex County
Road 16), turn north and go over the bridge. You can park just up at the top of the
hill next to the sewage treatment plant. The chargin ..."
"Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise The tree-lined creeks of this large area (
managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens) border the marshes and lead out to a
wide expanse of open water. Many bird types — herons, woodland birds,
woodpeckers, shorebirds, raptors and waterfowl — can be found, especially
during spring and fall migrations. Take Main Street West to McMaster University,
then go north on Cootes Drive to Spencer Creek bridge. Continu ..."