Toronto’s Birds

Name: Toronto's Birds
SKU: 9781459420311
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100+ species photographed in the GTA

by Mark Peck, Nancy Barrett, and Jean Iron

Which birds you can find, and where…in the urban core of Toronto!

Toronto and the GTA afford wonderful opportunities to see a surprising variety of birds. Here is a book that, for the first time, showcases the range of birds who share our living space. Features stunning photography from three of the city’s most skilled and dedicated wildlife photographers, with notes on where on when they photographed and spotted the species — from the waterfront to ravines, backyards, parks and the downtown core.

About the Authors

MARK PECK was the Collections Specialist in Ornithology at the Royal Ontario Museum for 41 years until his retirement in 2024. He is the author of Bird Eggs: A Young Naturalist’s Guide, is Vice-President of the Ontario Field Ornithologists, who awarded him the Distinguished Ornithologist Award in 2024, and is a longtime member of the Toronto Ornithological Club. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

NANCY BARRETT worked as a medical transcriptionist for 31 years at a community hospital. She belongs to several bird and nature organizations, including as a member of the board at THE TOC (Toronto Ornithological Club), OFO (Ontario Field Ornithologists), and is the VP at the Friends of Sam Smith Park.

JEAN IRON was President of the Ontario Field Ornithologists for nine years and editor of its newsletter for fourteen; she received its Distinguished Ornithologist Award in 2016. She is an Honorary Member of the Toronto Ornithological Club, and has authored many articles about birds, illustrated with her own photos, and leads tours for birding clubs and at birding festivals. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Reviews

"Living in an urban centre like Toronto many of us forget we share our space with a variety of wildlife from large mammals to the smallest of birds.'Toronto’s Birds has captured moments that ...will inspire us to seek out a host of bird species as they move through this cityscape. It is a reminder of how important nature is to our well-being by giving us those moments of their beautiful songs and sightings in the midst of our busy days."

Jeffrey Domm, Author of Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds

"Toronto's Birds is an exquisitely beautiful book of incredible photographs and knowledge that will serve to inform and cultivate a sense of stewardship for our city's birds in residents, policy-makers, educators and visitors that will raise awareness and appreciation of the birds that live amongst us."

Kelly Snow, Urban Planner and Educator, City of Toronto and Lead, Toronto Biodiversity Series

Discover Toronto’s bird diversity and get to know your feathered friends as you navigate through the city’s neighbourhood, traverse its parks & ravines, venture into the outskirts and explore its many aquatic and terrestrial habitats through this splendid book. With stunning photographs and concise descriptions, Toronto's Birds is sure to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike."

Livia Anthony, Programs Head, Toronto Ornithological Club

"Wonderful photos! – certain to foster a love and admiration of birds, and lead one to explore the GTA’s birding hotspots!”

John Carley, FLAP Canada, Co-Chair, Friends of the Spit