Lagoon Report X

Early spring flower, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Yellow Blast

One of the earliest flowers to emerge spreads its yellow petals against the still winter-brown groundcover on Third St.

Garter snake, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Welcome Back II

A tighter view of this garter snake as it emerges from the leaf litter, one of the first snakes to appear in 2009.

Garter snake, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Welcome Back I

One of the first garter snakes to emerge in 2009 surfaces in the leaves.


Equinox Bonfire, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Thermonuclear Equinox

A Christmas tree goes nuclear at the annual beach bonfire (thanks Alice!) celebrating the Spring Equinox.  There’s a lot of potential energy stored in a Christmas tree, especially after drying out for three months.  Don’t try this at home, kids.

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