No one in Ohio is more familiar with areas to bird than Tom Thomson, and he has pulled this knowledge together to make birding more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Richard B. Pierce, Chief, Ohio Division of Wildlife
Enjoy this handbook. The volunteers made invaluable contributions and the author poured his heart and soul into it. Roger Tory Peterson
Birders living in Ohio, or visiting that state, will welcome this new and enlarged edition of the states standard bird-finding guide. Highly recommended. Wildlife Activist
Highly recommended for any birder living or traveling to Ohio. Choice
Many of the sites listed will produce great birding at appropriate times, and even a veteran Ohio birder will discover new sites by reading this book. Northwest Ohio Quarterly
Foreword Roger Tory Peterson
Preface Richard B. Pierce
Introduction
Part I: The Northern Tier of Counties
Part II: The West-Central Counties
Part III: The Southern and Eastern Unglaciated Counties
Part IV: The Birds of Ohio
Appendixes
Some Facts about Ohio
The Introduction of Peregrine Falcons to Ohio Denis Case
Birding and Natural History Organization
Taped Rare Bird Alerts
Bibliography
About the Contributors
Index to the Birds
Site Index
TOM THOMPSON is a professional writer and editor. He is the author of Checklist of the Birds of Ohio and is widely known as one of the most knowledgeable birders in the state.