We hope that the following information will help you if you plan to visit Nova Scotia for
birding.
Who can I contact for local information?
For a list of local contacts, look here:
local contacts
Do you have a rare bird alert?
Yes; visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NS-RBA/.
What's the weather like in Nova Scotia?
Environment Canada has a page on
Nova Scotia's Climate
which you may find useful.
Where can I stay when I come to Nova Scotia?
Check out the
Nova Scotia Tourism
Web site for information on where to go, what to see and where to stay during a visit to Nova Scotia.
Are there any books about birding in Nova Scotia?
We can recommend the following books:
Peregrine Falcon. Photo: Cindy Creighton.
Atlas of Breeding Birds of the Maritime Provinces by Anthony J. Erskine. The
Atlas presents maps showing the breeding distribution of all species known to breed in the
Maritimes (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia). Like other atlas projects, this
represents the culmination of years of field work by dedicated amateurs and professionals. Dr.
Erskine's text covers the global and local distribution of each species, an interpretation of the
breeding distribution as shown on the map, and the prospects for the future. Apart from the species
accounts, the book also has extensive information on the geography, distribution, and population
levels of birds in the Maritimes. 270 pages. The Nova Scotia Museum and Nimbus Publishing,
co-publishers, 1992. ISBN 1-55109-010-4 (paper).
Birding In Metro Halifax by Clarence Stevens. This is a month-by-month guide to some of the best locations in the Halifax area, and it also includes valuable information on adjacent areas such as the Eastern Shore, parts of the South Shore and the interior. 310 pages. Nimbus Publishing, 1996. ISBN 1-55109-159-1 (paper).
Birding Nova Scotia by members of the Nova Scotia Bird Society. This booklet discusses when to find birds in Nova Scotia and where to look for them. Ten suggested birding routes are offered, and there is a seasonal checklist of species found in the province. 86 pages. The Nova Scotia Bird Society, 3rd edition, 1991. Temporarily unavailable, sorry.
Birding Sites of Nova Scotia by Blake Maybank. This comprehensive year-round guide comes with an interactive website to continually update owners on the latest birding hot spots and newly discovered trails in the province. 485 pages. Nimbus Publishing Ltd., 2005. ISBN: 1-55109-519-X.
Birds of Nova Scotia by Robie W. Tufts. A classic, this third edition was revised in 1986 by members of the Society under the direction of Ian A. Mclaren. It covers every species reported in the province up to the date of publication, with information about their status in the province and remarks on their lives, identification, breeding habits and range. Illustrations by Roger Tory Peterson and John Crosby, with line drawings by John H. Dick. 478 pages. The Nova Scotia Museum and Nimbus Publishing, co-publishers, 3rd edition 1986. ISBN 0-920852-64-5 (hardcover), 0-920852-66-1 (paper).