It was announced today, 30 December 2016, that Dr. James Bruce Falls of Toronto is a Member of the Order of Canada for his achievements in ornithology and nature conservation. Bruce is a retired professor at the University of Toronto, known for his bird and mammal research, much of which was done in Algonquin Park. He is a member of the Ontario Field Ornithologists and recipient of its Distinguished Ornithologist Award in 2002. Bruce is an honorary life member of the Toronto Ornithological Club. He has done much for conservation through his involvement with Ontario Nature and The Nature Conservancy of Canada. The list of his accomplishments is long. Bruce is a keen birder who loves all birds and Rosetta McClain Gardens.
Photo at Rosetta McClain Raptor Watch on 13 October 2016, left to right: Bruce Falls, daughter Kathryn, granddaughter Alison, son-in-law Roy (standing).
Congratulations and thankyou Bruce for all that you have done for our feathered friends! All the best in 2017!
Walter
