Ontario Shorebird Conservation Plan

The Ontario Shorebird Conservation Plan serves as a working complement in Ontario to the broader Canadian Shorebird Conservation Plan to help sustain healthy shorebird populations in North America. This plan document begins with background on the goals & objectives of the plan and on shorebird conservation activities in Ontario. Chapters 2 & 3 review the occurrence, status, & habitats of breeding and migrating shorebirds in Ontario and significant areas of relevance to shorebirds in the province. Chapter 4 describes existing & potential threats to shorebirds & their environment. Chapter 5 identifies priority needs for shorebird conservation in Ontario. The final chapters set out strategies for public communication & implementation of the Conservation Plan.

The volumes in the Birds of Ontario series 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 the 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 are 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.

The most authoritative and up-to-date resource on the birds of Ontario.