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About Us
The Toronto Field Naturalists have been promoting a love of nature in Toronto since 1923. This charitable, non-profit organization stimulates public interest in natural history and encourages the preservation of our natural heritage.
Our members include experts, who gladly share their knowledge, and novice nature lovers eager to learn more. We all enjoy our TFN activities, informative newsletters, friendly people and satisfying volunteer opportunities.
TFN is affiliated with like-minded groups such as Toronto Green Community and Ontario Nature and work with them and with government organizations to protect and enhance Toronto's ravines, parks and waterfront.
TFN also owns and manages four nature reserves protecting 450 acres of sensitive wetlands northeast of Uxbridge.
Membership in TFN is a highly rewarding experience.
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Member Photo Spotlight
Hungry Baby Barn Swallows
Photo by Margaret McRae
Submit photos to our gallery by emailing them to: photos@torontofieldnaturalists.org.
Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes
Wildlife Preservation Canada is colour breast marking Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes, which are considered critically endangered, with less than 35 pairs found in 2009. The vast majority of pairs now breed in Ontario. An extremely active and multi-faceted recovery program is underway for this species in Ontario, including a captive breeding and release program. This program has been releasing approximately 100 shrikes annually since 2006. To maximise the chances of spotting these shrikes after release they will be colouring the breast of released birds, in an effort to make them more detectable by birders. Birds will be released May through August. Birds will have an extensive area of their breast or belly coloured. Colours that may be used include green, blue and purple.
If you see a shrike with a coloured breast and/or wearing bands, please report it to Wildlife Preservation Canada by email or 519-836-9314. They will need details about specific location and any colours (breast and/or bands) seen. 
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