Toronto’s Birds

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 has felt an affinity for the natural world since childhood, which she endeavours to express through her work with the camera. She has travelled to far-flung places, but continues to be inspired by the wildlife right here in the green spaces and hidden corners of the big city. She leads walking tours for all levels of birders, particularly those new to birding and those with disabilities. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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.