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, listening for warblers in the forest or spotting the first spring birds at the feeder, this guide is designed to allow for quick and easy identification. Original full-colour illustrations by Jeffrey Domm show prominent features that birdwatching enthusiasts can use to identify a species. Text and graphic keys give helpful tips for observing, including: habitat preference egg identification (for in-province breeding species) months the bird can be seen in the area preferred bird feeder types The guide also includes a handy visual index, grouped by bird size and distinctive coloration, to help novice birdwatchers easily identify an unknown species. The birding hotspot section (with accompanying map) shows 46 locations across the province where good birdwatching is assured. Previously titled The New Formac Pocketguide to Nova Scotia Birds, this book is both a handy reference for beginners and a useful local guide for practised birders.
Ever wonder what kinds of birds are visiting your backyard, the park down the street, the woods at your cottage? Lorimer's Pocketguides are designed for readers--young and old--who want handy-sized guides to help them identify the birds commonly spotted in their area. With one bird per page, their easy-to-use format features: * common name and scientific name * full-colour illustration * diagram to show size * calendar showing the months the bird is usually seen * colour illustration of egg * diagram of beak * transcription of the call * type of backyard feeder * short description New, original, full-colour illustrations by wildlife artist Jeffrey C. Domm, created especially for these books, highlight features that make it simple to identify particular birds. A two-step colour bird finder allows readers to find the species they're looking for quickly and easily. These unique bird guides also include lists of birding hot-spots in and around each city, contributed by local birding experts.
Many areas in the Maritime provinces are rich in fossilized plants, insects, and animals. With their complicated geological history Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island were ideal locations for fossils to form. This concise pocketguide helps you identify fossils, rocks and minerals found in Canada's Maritime provinces. Features include: Full-colour illustrationsDetailed information and descriptionsGeological map and timelineHotspots for exploring.
This book introduces more than 200 of the top species found throughout southern Ontario. This convenient guide is designed to allow for quick and easy identification.
This concise pocketguide is a handy reference for families looking to explore their own backyard. Fully illustrated, it includes the East Coast’s most common birds, butterflies, mammals, trees, wildflowers and mushrooms. It includes information on how to recognize common bird songs and how to attract more butterflies and pollinators in your garden, plus discovery clues, observation calendars, flight patterns and much more. Packed with top tips, this is the essential nature guide to have at home!
This new guide from best-selling illustrator Jeffrey Domm with Ben Kendrick will help readers identify 30 edible mushrooms found on Canada’s East Coast. The only book to focus on regional edible mushrooms, this illustrated guide features: Foraging 101 Colour portrait of each species Identification checklists When each species is in season and where to find them Key information to prevent misidentification Tips for cooking with wild mushrooms
This easy-to-use pocketguide includes the many different species of whales, sharks, dolphins and other sea creatures in Canada's Maritime provinces. Features include: Full-colour illustrationsDetailed information and descriptionsGeographical species locatorbehaviour and sighting indicators.
This concise pocketguide helps you identify sea and shore birds along the coast of Canada's Maritime provinces. Features including full-colour illustrations, detailed information and descriptions, observation calendar, flying and feeding patterns make this handy reference for beginners and practiced birders. It also includes maps with suggested locations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia where good birdwatching is assured.
Ever wonder what kinds of birds are visiting your backyard, the park down the street, the woods at your cottage? Lorimer's Pocketguides are designed for readers--young and old--who want handy-sized guides to help them identify the birds commonly spotted in their area. With one bird per page, their easy-to-use format features: * common name and scientific name * full-colour illustration * diagram to show size * calendar showing the months the bird is usually seen * colour illustration of egg * diagram of beak * transcription of the call * type of backyard feeder * short description New, original, full-colour illustrations by wildlife artist Jeffrey C. Domm, created especially for these books, highlight features that make it simple to identify particular birds. A two-step colour bird finder allows readers to find the species they're looking for quickly and easily. These unique bird guides also include lists of birding hot-spots in and around each city, contributed by local birding experts.
Ever wonder what kinds of birds are visiting your backyard, the park down the street, the woods at your cottage? Lorimer's Pocketguides are designed for readers--young and old--who want handy-sized guides to help them identify the birds commonly spotted in their area. With one bird per page, their easy-to-use format features: * common name and scientific name * full-colour illustration * diagram to show size * calendar showing the months the bird is usually seen * colour illustration of egg * diagram of beak * transcription of the call * type of backyard feeder * short description New, original, full-colour illustrations by wildlife artist Jeffrey C. Domm, created especially for these books, highlight features that make it simple to identify particular birds. A two-step colour bird finder allows readers to find the species they're looking for quickly and easily. These unique bird guides also include lists of birding hot-spots in and around each city, contributed by local birding experts.
JEFFREY C. DOMM has had a lifelong fascination with nature and wildlife. He has illustrated more than twenty wildlife books including perennial bestselling guides to Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick birds. He lives in Cow Bay, Nova Scotia.
Birding is one of Canada's most popular outdoor activities. Identifying species at backyard feeders, in parks, fields, and forests is popular with young and old alike. And in parks, on shorelines, and in rural areas throughout Ontario, there are internationally recognized spots for seeing migrant and breeding birds, such as the tundra swan and the peregrine falcon. This new edition of Jeff Domm's popular and successful field guide stands out from other leading bird guides with its simple visual presentation of a range of key facts, including: Identifying features of every species Frequency and seasonality info specific to southern Ontario Preferred feeder types Nesting details Egg identification 100+ top birding sites throughout southern Ontario, with locator maps The Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds is a handy reference for beginners and a useful local guide for experienced birders.
Ever wonder what kinds of birds are visiting your backyard, the park down the street, the woods at your cottage? Lorimer's Pocketguides are designed for readers--young and old--who want handy-sized guides to help them identify the birds commonly spotted in their area. With one bird per page, their easy-to-use format features: * common name and scientific name * full-colour illustration * diagram to show size * calendar showing the months the bird is usually seen * colour illustration of egg * diagram of beak * transcription of the call * type of backyard feeder * short description New, original, full-colour illustrations by wildlife artist Jeffrey C. Domm, created especially for these books, highlight features that make it simple to identify particular birds. A two-step colour bird finder allows readers to find the species they're looking for quickly and easily. These unique bird guides also include lists of birding hot-spots in and around each city, contributed by local birding experts.
A concise full-colour guide to the common and not-so-common birds that can be seen across Nova Scotia Birdwatching expeditions are becoming more and more popular and Nova Scotia is an internationally recognized destination for birding opportunities. This book introduces 200 of the top species found all around the province, at the seashore, in the Cape Breton Highlands, the city parks and around the thousands of pristine lakes in the province. Whether observing spectacular hawks or eagles in the wild or seabirds over the ocean, listening for warblers in the forest, or the first spring birds at the feeder, this guide is designed to allow for quick and easy identification. Original full-colour illustrations by Jeffrey Domm show prominent features that birdwatching enthusiasts can use to identify a species. Text and graphic keys give helpful tips for observing. They also show habitat preference egg (for in-province breeding species) months the bird can be seen in the area preferred bird feeder type. The birding hotspot section (with an accompanying map) shows 46 locations across the province where good birdwatching is assured. The New Formac Pocketguide to Nova Scotia Birds is a worthy successor to Jeff Domm's very popular Pocketguide to Nova Scotia Birds. It is a handy reference for beginners and a useful local guide for practised birders.
Ever wonder what kinds of birds are visiting your backyard, the park down the street, the woods at your cottage? Lorimer's Pocketguides are designed for readers--young and old--who want handy-sized guides to help them identify the birds commonly spotted in their area. With one bird per page, their easy-to-use format features: * common name and scientific name * full-colour illustration * diagram to show size * calendar showing the months the bird is usually seen * colour illustration of egg * diagram of beak * transcription of the call * type of backyard feeder * short description New, original, full-colour illustrations by wildlife artist Jeffrey C. Domm, created especially for these books, highlight features that make it simple to identify particular birds. A two-step colour bird finder allows readers to find the species they're looking for quickly and easily. These unique bird guides also include lists of birding hot-spots in and around each city, contributed by local birding experts.
JEFFREY C. DOMM has had a lifelong fascination with nature and wildlife. He has illustrated more than twenty wildlife books including perennial bestselling guides to Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick birds. He lives in Cow Bay, Nova Scotia.
This concise pocketguide is a handy reference for families looking to explore their own backyard. Fully illustrated, it includes the East Coast’s most common birds, butterflies, mammals, trees, wildflowers and mushrooms. It includes information on how to recognize common bird songs and how to attract more butterflies and pollinators in your garden, plus discovery clues, observation calendars, flight patterns and much more. Packed with top tips, this is the essential nature guide to have at home!
This easy-to-use pocketguide includes the many different species of whales, sharks, dolphins and other sea creatures in Canada's Maritime provinces. Features include: Full-colour illustrationsDetailed information and descriptionsGeographical species locatorbehaviour and sighting indicators.
This new guide from best-selling illustrator Jeffrey Domm with Ben Kendrick will help readers identify 30 edible mushrooms found on Canada’s East Coast. The only book to focus on regional edible mushrooms, this illustrated guide features: Foraging 101 Colour portrait of each species Identification checklists When each species is in season and where to find them Key information to prevent misidentification Tips for cooking with wild mushrooms
Many areas in the Maritime provinces are rich in fossilized plants, insects, and animals. With their complicated geological history Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island were ideal locations for fossils to form. This concise pocketguide helps you identify fossils, rocks and minerals found in Canada's Maritime provinces. Features include: Full-colour illustrationsDetailed information and descriptionsGeological map and timelineHotspots for exploring.
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